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BADEA (Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa)

$5M – $100M+

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BADEA finances projects in Sub-Saharan Africa through loans, grants for technical assistance, and private sector and trade finance instruments. It supports both public and private entities working in infrastructure, agriculture, rural development, social sectors, green projects, and private sector investment and trade finance. Typical ticket sizes are reported at $5M to $100M+, and more than 20% of BADEA’s total investment has been dedicated to high-impact sustainable projects.

What You Get

Loans

BADEA offers loans to public and private entities.

Grants for technical assistance

BADEA provides grants to facilitate technical assistance.

Private sector and trade finance instruments

BADEA offers strategic private sector and trade finance instruments to enhance the private sector landscape in Africa and promote Arab-African trade and Intra-African trade.

How to Apply

Through member state government applications

Warm Intro

Recommended but not required

Geographic Focus

Sub-Saharan Africa, Africa

Decision Timeline

12-24 months — sovereign process

Eligibility

Public and private entities
Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Projects consistent with beneficiary countries' economic development plans, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and the African Union's Agenda 2063

Traction Required

Government infrastructure project

Team Requirements

Government institutional capacity

Selection Criteria

Projects must be of paramount importance to the beneficiary countries
Projects must be consistent with beneficiary countries' economic development plans
Projects must align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Projects must align with the African Union's Agenda 2063

Focus Areas

Infrastructure

BADEA finances infrastructure projects.

Agriculture

BADEA finances agriculture projects.

Rural development

BADEA finances rural development projects.

Social sectors

BADEA finances projects in social sectors.

Green projects

BADEA has dedicated more than 20% of its total investment to high impact sustainable projects to build a greener Africa.

Private sector investment and trade finance

BADEA supports private sector development and trade finance in Africa.

What They Look For

Arab League DFI for Africa. $8B+ committed since 1975. Focus on infrastructure, agriculture, and social development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Concessional loans and grants. Arab-African development cooperation.

Post-Investment Support

Arab development finance, concessional lending, infrastructure development

Red Flags to Watch

Sovereign/government only. Long timelines. Infrastructure focus.

Insider Tip

Show clearly how the project fits national economic development plans, the SDGs, and Agenda 2063, as these are explicit selection criteria. Applicants should also position the project within BADEA’s stated sectors and be prepared for deal sizes in the $5M to $100M+ range.

1974

Active Since

Yes

Deploying

Notable Investments

Hundreds of infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa

Opportunities

BADEA (Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa)

What You Get

Application Details

Fit Criteria