Development finance institution
Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) is a financial institution established in 1973 by eighteen Arab countries. It operates as an independent international institution with the primary objective of strengthening economic, financial, and technical cooperation between Arab and African regions, embodying Arab-African solidarity. BADEA provides various types of financing for economic development projects, including project finance, trade finance, private sector development, technical assistance, and special operations.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Agriculture and foodEnergy and powerManufacturing and industrialsHealthcareSMEsFinancial services
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthFund investmentsPrivate credit
- Instruments
- EquityDebt
- Regions
- Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- African markets named in public materials
- Sudan
Fund commitments
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Cheiron Finance Limited
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2026 | HSBC, Mashreq and partners invest USD 550 million in Cheiron Finance's operations in Egypt | Private Credit | $550m | Egypt |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://www.africa50.com/media/news/article/an-african-first-africa50-infrastructure-acceleration-fund-achieves-first-close-securing-2225-million-primarily-from-african-institutional-investors/, www.africa50.com. Accessed 14 November 2026.