In depth
02 October 2025

Doubling development dollars

The IFC’s launch of its debut mainstream securitisation will serve as template for future such deals across the development finance space, and could double the mobilisation of private capital per IFC dollar. But will institutional money stay for the long term? And are other MDBs transparent enough... More

In depth
25 September 2025

Cirebon 1: Patiently abating coal-fired power

The blueprint for ETM finance - the Cirebon 1 plant in Indonesia - is shaping up, albeit slowly. But the deal is still awaiting government approval before it can sign and accelerate the early retirement of coal-fired power plants in the region and beyond. More

News
10 October 2025

Team Europe commits €12bn package for South Africa

Team Europe has committed a nearly €12 billion (over $12.6 billion) investment package to South Africa to support the country's just energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, digital connectivity, and pharmaceutical value chains. The package, which follows a previous €4.7... More

News
10 October 2025

R.Power raises €25m equity for European renewables

R.Power has secured an additional €25 million ($29 million) in equity financing to accelerate its renewable energy portfolio across several European markets. The funding was provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund,... More

Event Session
10 September 2025
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10 October 2025

ADB approves $470m grants for Afghanistan food security and health

ADB has approved two grants totalling $470 million to support food security, health services, and climate resilience in Afghanistan. The first grant of $370 million will continue to fund essential health services in 17 provinces, including maternal, neonatal, and child health and nutrition,... More

News
10 October 2025

21MW solar PV plant in Croatia gets EBRD funding

EBRD has provided a €12.2 million (around $13 million) loan to RP Global Novalja to finance the development and construction of a 21MW solar PV plant in Croatia. The financing, approved under the EBRD InvestEU Framework for Sustainable Transition, includes two tranches: Tranche A of up to... More

News
10 October 2025

EIB to support preparation of Latvian defence PPP

Latvia has agreed with the EIB and the State Real Estate Agency (VNI) to assess a public–private partnership (PPP) for the development of new military facilities.This would include a base and training area in the Selonia region as well as a storage facility in Kuldiga Municipality. EIB... More

News
10 October 2025

Johannesburg awarded ZAR550m grant for WtE project

The City of Johannesburg has received a ZAR550 million ($32 million) grant from Invest International to support its Alternative Waste Treatment Technology Project.The Infrastructure Fund, working in partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa, National Treasury, and Infrastructure South... More

News
10 October 2025

Ben Black confirmed as DFC CEO

Ben Black has been confirmed as chief executive of the US International Development Finance Corporation, following approval by the Senate. Black succeeds acting chief executive Dev Jagadesan. Black brings nearly 20 years of investment, managerial, and legal experience to the role, with a... More

News
10 October 2025

EU, DFIs commit €430m to Vietnam hydro storage

The European Commission, in partnership with Team Europe development finance institutions, has announced a €430 million ($466 million) package for the Bac Ai Pumped Hydro Storage Project under Vietnam's Just Energy Transition Partnership. The project is a flagship investment designed... More

News
10 October 2025

SME agribusinesse in Italy booted by Banca di Asti deal

EIB and Banca di Asti have signed a €100 million ($115 million) facility to finance small and medium agribusinesses in Italy, with at least 10% of funds reserved for young farmers. The agreement forms part of the EIB’s €3 billion agriculture package. Proceeds will support... More

News
09 October 2025

NIB supports defence investments in Lithuania

NIB has invested €6 million in a €25 million (about $29 million) bond issued by UAB Valstybes investicinis kapitalas to fund artillery ammunition production in Lithuania. The proceeds will be used for the construction of an artillery ammunition plant in Baisogala by UAB Rheinmetall... More

News
09 October 2025

Qatar Development Bank and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign $1 billion export facility

On October 6, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and the National Debt Management Center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (NDMC) signed a Letter of Intent to provide credit facilities of up to $1 billion to Saudi institutions over five years.The signing ceremony at the NDMC's headquarters in Riyadh was... More

News
09 October 2025

EIB advisory to support Latvia defence PPP launch

EIB has signed an agreement to provide advisory services to the Latvian government and State Real Estate Agency for developing a military base and training area in Selonia and a storage facility in Kuldīga Municipality. The advisory mandate will assess the potential to implement the project as... More

Event
Oct 14 - Oct 16, 2025

Asia 2025: Agency, Energy & Infrastructure Finance

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Connecting Innovators in Development Finance - Your 2025 Networking Gateway For The APAC Region

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09 October 2025

Sri Lankan power transmission project gets AIIB support

AIIB has agreed to provide $52 million in sovereign-backed financing to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance for the Kerawalapitiya–Port L Second Transmission Line Project. Proceeds will finance the design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of a 220kV single-circuit... More

News
09 October 2025

Ukraine approves creation of state development bank

Ukraine’s parliament has adopted legislation to establish a specialised state development bank aimed at financing national rebuilding projects. The new institution will lend predominantly to areas deemed too risky for private lenders and is modelled after Germany’s KfW. The bank... More

News
09 October 2025

CABEI publishes first annual report under Sustainable Bond Framework

CABEI has issued five ESG-labelled sustainable bonds totalling the equivalent of $2.7 billion as of 2025, marking a continued expansion of its sustainable finance activities. The proceeds have been allocated to eligible projects across areas including affordable basic infrastructure, food... More

News
09 October 2025

Navigator receives decarbonisation financing

EIB has signed a €40 million ($43 million) loan with the Navigator Company to accelerate the company’s decarbonisation strategy in Portugal. The transaction marks the first tranche of a total €80 million EIB facility approved for the integrated forestry, pulp, paper, tissue, and... More

News
09 October 2025

IDB approves $100m Haiti health grant

IDB has approved a $100 million grant for Haiti to rebuild essential health services across three northern departments. The grant targets the restoration and improvement of health infrastructure and systems serving priority communities. Proceeds will be used to strengthen the capacity of... More

News
09 October 2025

Kazakhstan dev bank completes $500m, KZT300bn bond issuance

Development Bank of Kazakhstan has completed a dual-currency bond issuance comprising $500 million in five-year fixed-rate senior unsecured notes priced at 98.852% and KZT300 billion in three-year fixed-rate senior unsecured notes priced at 100%. The bonds will be listed on the Vienna MTF,... More