Theme: Catalysing Infrastructure Finance through Strategic FI Partnerships
About the RIFF
The Regional Infrastructure Finance Facility (RIFF) is a US$415 million initiative implemented by the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and its subsidiary, the Trade and Development Fund (TDF), with support from the World Bank (IDA).
RIFF is designed to accelerate economic transformation and regional integration across eligible TDB Member States by expanding access to private sector infrastructure finance.
About the RIFF Forum
Background
The RIFF Forum is the flagship engagement platform bringing together financial institutions, project
developers, and policymakers to collaborate in mobilising capital for transformative infrastructure.
The inaugural edition focuses on Financial Institutions (FIs), offering them opportunities to access long-term, competitively priced funding and co-finance projects with TDB and the World Bank.
Purpose
• Expand private financing for transport, energy, water and sanitation, ICT, health, and education.
• Drive economic transformation and regional integration.
• Strengthen institutional capacity for sustainable infrastructure finance.
Components
Project and Infrastructure Finance Facility – US$275 million
- Long-term financing for large high-impact infrastructure projects including corporate lending by TDB and lines of credit through Financial Institutions (FIs).
- Eligibility: commercially viable projects leveraging private finance, aligned with E&S standards and IDA policies.
- Prioritised by development impact, financial returns, cross-border relevance, and technical readiness.
SME Infrastructure and Off-grid Energy Support – US$125 million
- Financing for SMEs in infrastructure value chains and renewable energy enterprises (eg solar home systems, mini-grids) through SME lending (TDB/TDF) and lines of credit via FIs.
- Eligibility includes: 3+ years operations, audited financials, VeraSol-certified products, regulatory compliance, recycling policies, and gender inclusion.
Technical Assistance – US$15 million
- Institutional Development Plan to strengthen governance and Environmental & Social (E&S) management systems.
- Support for pipeline and project development, portfolio management, and deal structuring
Seize the opportunity to help close Africa’s infrastructure financing gap. Partner with TDB Group and the World Bank to access long-term, competitively priced capital, diversify across high-impact sectors, and unlock new growth. RIFF finances transformative projects that accelerate regional integration, advance sustainable development, and, with dedicated technical assistance, position your institution as a leader in shaping Africa’s economic future.
For more information, please reach out to treasury@tdbgroup.org
