Multilateral development bank
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
A multilateral development bank whose African operations began in North Africa and have extended to selected sub-Saharan markets.
Africa mandate and approach
Provides loans, equity and guarantees to private companies and invests in private equity funds, with a focus on competitive, green and inclusive economies.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesEnergy and powerInfrastructureManufacturing and industrialsAgriculture and foodSMEs
- Stages and strategies
- GrowthFund investmentsPrivate credit
- Instruments
- EquityDebtGuarantees
- Regions
- North Africa, West Africa, East Africa
- African markets named in public materials
- Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana
Related analysis
Sources
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development official website, www.ebrd.com. Accessed 14 November 2026; link checked 14 November 2026.