The New Partnership for Africa’s Development-Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF), hosted by the African Development Bank, has marked two decades of success during its 40th Oversight Committee Meeting. The event, held virtually on October 27, 2025, brought together donor representatives, Regional Economic Communities, and partner institutions to review achievements and plan future infrastructure development projects across the continent.
Two Decades of Regional Transformation
Since its establishment, NEPAD-IPPF has backed 113 regional projects across transport, energy, ICT, and water sectors. The fund has invested over $124 million in project preparation, mobilizing an impressive $13 billion in downstream financing for cross-border infrastructure investments. This milestone demonstrates the facility’s critical role in connecting African nations and fostering economic growth through regional integration.
Strengthening Infrastructure Planning and Collaboration
The meeting reviewed the 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Mid-Year Report, while approving a $16 million Technical Assistance Fund for 2026. This fund aims to enhance infrastructure planning support under the PIDA-PAP 2 framework and deepen partnerships with key regional stakeholders. Mike Salawou, Director of Infrastructure and Urban Development at the African Development Bank, applauded the enduring collaboration between donors and African partners, noting that NEPAD-IPPF’s success is driven by trust and shared goals.
Global Partners Reaffirm Support
Ambassador Ben Marc Diendéré, Canada’s Special Envoy for Africa, reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to NEPAD-IPPF, highlighting the fund’s alignment with Canada’s priorities of inclusive growth, regional integration, and sustainable development. Other donors, including Spain and the United Kingdom, also praised NEPAD-IPPF for its transparent governance and tangible progress in regional infrastructure development projects.
Catalyzing Bankable Projects Across Africa
Birgit Pickel, Director-General for Africa at BMZ, emphasized that NEPAD-IPPF’s project pipeline has transformed over 60 initiatives into financially viable ventures, half of which are now under construction or operational. These efforts have generated more than $13 billion in investment commitments—showcasing the facility’s pivotal role in advancing cross-border infrastructure investments.
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This story was first reported by APO Group on behalf of the African Development Bank. Read the full article here.
