The African The African Development Bank (AfDB)
The AfDB [[https://www.afdb.org/en]] is a multilateral development bank and the premier financial development institution in the continent. There are 54 Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in Africa) and 28 non-regional member countries. The overarching objective of the AfDB Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its RMCs, contributing to poverty reduction. It achieves this by: mobilizing and allocating resources for investment in RMCs; and providing policy advice and technical assistance to support development efforts. It works in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Bank’s two main objectives are inclusive growth and transition to green growth and it focuses on five main channels: infrastructure development; regional economic integration; private sector development; governance and accountability; and skills and technology. The Group has proven expertise in human and economic development in Africa, with extensive experience in the development of the financial sector.