The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) was established as the first company within the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG). Managed by Ninety One, we provide long-term commercial debt to deliver inclusive and impactful infrastructure projects in Africa and Asia.
$50m of debt to support the extension and upgrade of the A1 motorway in Senegal (LDC) which connects the city of Dakar to the airport. This will enable the efficient movement of passengers and trade, and is set to lead to economic growth and indirect job creation.
$42m of debt to support the construction and operation of a 46 MW biomass plant in Côte D’Ivoire (LMIC and FCAS). This will improve income generation for 12k outgrowers, while increasing access to reliable electricity to 743k consumers and avoiding 120k tCO 2e per year.
$23m of debt to build and operate a 35 MW hydro power plant in Gabon. This will increase access to reliable electricity to 97k consumers, and increase productivity for firms to create indirect jobs and avoid 186k tCO 2e per year.
EAAIF mainly supports private sector infrastructure projects to create new or expand existing facilities. We welcome enquiries from companies in Africa and worldwide that want to grow their businesses in sub-Saharan Africa and share our commitment to the continent and its peoples. Enquiries are also welcome from financial advisers and specialist consultants.
The investment marks EAAIF’s second transaction in Asia The Fund catalyses the roll out of rooftop solar projects for commercial and industrial clients in Vietnam The transaction decarbonises Vietnam’s manufacturing sector and reduces reliance on coal-fired thermal energy Hanoi, 6 January 2025: The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group… Read more »
Landmark transaction that will encourage further private sector investment in Côte d’Ivoire’s renewable energy sector The first solar IPP to announce financing in Côte d’Ivoire and a first by an Ivorian company EAAIF’s investment will support energy access in underserved areas of the country Abidjan, 23 December 2024: The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund… Read more »
The investment supports the development of one of the largest wind projects in Africa. The transaction underlines the Fund’s commitment to back regional champions that deliver key projects and drive impact in strategic infrastructure sectors. The announcement marks the Fund’s first investment in Egypt, supporting the country’s goal for renewable energy to achieve 42% of… Read more »
“EAIF rapidly moving towards green energy loan portfolio of 1000MW” The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund – a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company – announced on 10th June that it is lending €30 million to support the construction of a new €232 million, 46MW, biomass power station in Cote D’Ivoire. Located at Ayebo, 100km east… Read more »