Today’s Exile is Jorge Barrigh, Regional Director at Heifer Impact Capital. Jorge’s career has been defined by construction - whether that’s building engineering projects, carbon funds, agricultural platforms, or even relationships. His Exile brings together colleagues and people from his personal... More
DFIs need to look beyond their comfort zones by working more proactively in the world’s lowest income countries. Their support for transition technologies in high-income markets suggests they should be able to adapt. More
Nigeria has secured a $747 million syndicated loan, led by Deutsche Bank, to finance construction of the first phase of its planned 700km coastal highway project.The loan is believed to be the first of its size for road infrastructure in Nigeria. Deutsche Bank acted as global coordinator in the... More
IsDB has approved nearly $297 million to fund major development projects in Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, and Mauritania. The funds aim to boost job creation, strengthen public services, and drive inclusive growth.In Cote d’Ivoire, IsDB will invest €200 million ($234 million) in the... More
The World Bank has approved a $100 million project for the rehabilitation and improved management of 174km of the CA-13 Highway in Honduras, a strategic corridor for the country. This initiative will enhance road safety and climate resilience, benefiting 615,000 people, including women,... More
IBRD has priced its first USD transaction of the of the 2026 fiscal year, adding $1.5 billion to its October 2030 bond referencing the SOFR Index, bringing the total outstanding amount to $2.25 billion. The original SOFR-linked transaction was $500 million, issued in September 2023, and was... More
The government of Ukraine and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) are increasing existing financing to meet the urgent housing needs of Ukrainians whose homes were destroyed by the war with Russia.The €100 million loan helps finance the authorities’ housing certificate-based... More
Ukraine will receive extra European support for reconstruction through a new initiative to accelerate large-scale infrastructure projects in the country. The programme, called Ukraine FIRST, aims to ensure that projects receive funding and move ahead quickly.EBRD, EIB and the European Commission are... More
EBRD has agreed a $100 million sustainability-linked loan to Egypt's Banque Misr.The loan will enable Banque Misr to make more financing available to local women-led or owned MSMEs, as well as to low-income individuals for affordable housing. More
Aksa Energy has signed a financing agreement worth $150 million with Africa Finance Corporation for natural gas-based power plant projects in the African region. Aksa Energy plays a critical role in strengthening the region's energy infrastructure and ensuring energy supply security through... More
EIB has signed a €150 million loan agreement with Alfasigma, a global pharmaceutical company founded in Italy.The financing aims to support Alfasigma’s R&D activities over the three-year period from 2025 to 2027, focusing on new treatments in gastroenterology and hepatology, vascular... More
AIIB has signed a $100 million (in INR equivalent) facility with IIFL Home Finance Limited (IIFLHF) to improve financial access to affordable housing in India.The project specifically targets the economically weaker sections and low-income groups. This investment will also promote green building... More
IDB and Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul (BRDE) have executed four debt-conversion transactions totaling $65 million. These transactions strengthen BRDE’s debt-management strategy and establish a new benchmark for the IDB’s foreign-exchange-hedging operations.Conducted... More
The World Bank Group has published a new report to inform industry stakeholders about Vietnam’s current policies and regulatory landscape. The report also provides targeted recommendations to the government and industry to enhance the policy framework to attract and scale up private sector... More
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Full detailsThe World Bank has approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of Pecém Industrial and Port Complex Company (CIPP) and the government of Ceara.The World Bank’s financial support is provided through an investment project financing instrument. The total financing... More
The Zilina Self-Governing Region of the Slovak Republic signed a new framework loan agreement with worth €30 million.Over the next three years, the funds will be used to co-finance strategic projects in the areas of education, healthcare, social services, transport, and sports infrastructure.... More
IFC has appointed Sanaa Abouzaid as its new country manager for Mexico.Abouzaid succeeds Juan Gonzalo Flores, who is taking on new responsibilities within the World Bank Group. Abouzaid comes to Mexico after serving as IFC’s regional manager for Central America, based in Panama City. In... More
Nordic Investment Bank has signed a nine-year loan to co-finance Danish BioCirc Group’s carbon dioxide liquefication and transport investments at its biogas facilities in Denmark.The €27.5 million (DKK205 million) loan is supported by the InvestEU programme and is eligible under... More
EBRD is lending €400 million ($468 million) to Moldova’s state-owned energy trader Energocom to boost the country’s energy security by buying gas and electricity reserves on European markets. The new finance package is made up of a €300 million senior working capital loan for... More
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport has shortlisted 10 international consortiums to bid for the public-private partnership redevelopment of Baghdad International Airport. The selected private operator will invest $400-600 million, fully funding the project with no state contribution. Final... More