Development Banks and Multilateral Lenders

These pages cover public and multilateral lenders that affect sovereign funding, infrastructure finance, export credit, and development capital flows.

In this section

• African Development Bank (AfDB): A Major Driver of Development in Africa
  The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a regional multilateral development bank established to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in African countries.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB): Mission, Operations, and Membership
  An in-depth look into the Asian Development Bank (ADB) - its mission, operational mechanics, and member countries. Established in 1966, ADB aims to promote growth and cooperation across Asia and the Pacific, headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): Comprehensive History and Strategic Overview
  An in-depth exploration of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), its foundational history, strategic objectives, operational framework, and its impact on infrastructure development in Asia.
• China Development Bank: Medium- and Long-Term Financing for National Priorities
  A detailed examination of the China Development Bank, a government-owned financial institution established in 1994 to support national infrastructure and major projects in China.
• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: A Key Institution in Economic Transition
  An in-depth look at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), its history, functions, and impact on the transformation of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union to market economies.
• EXIMBANK: Export-Import Bank Overview
  An in-depth look at the Export-Import Bank, its roles, history, operations, and its impact on international trade.
• International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD): Global Financial Institution
  The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a vital part of the World Bank Group, provides loans and financial services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries.
• International Finance Corporation: Global Private Sector Support
  An in-depth exploration of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an international investment bank affiliated with the World Bank, established to support private sector investments in developing countries.
• Multilateral Development Bank (MDB): Types, Functions, and Examples
  A comprehensive overview of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), their types, key functions, historical context, notable examples, and their impactful role in global economic development.
• New Development Bank: Fostering Economic Cooperation
  An in-depth overview of the New Development Bank (formerly the BRICS Development Bank), its origins, operations, and impact on global development.
• World Bank: A Development Institution Focused on Long-Term Economic and Social Investment
  World Bank is a finance-focused reference term for market, credit, policy, or investment analysis.