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The African Development Fund isn’t just another financing instrument. As #ADF17 concludes with a record US$11bn outcome, this matters more than ever. With aid shrinking and market borrowing increasingly expensive, the ADF remains a critical lifeline for low-income and fragile

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“The fact is, the #ADF is not just a financial tool. It's a development lifeline, a climate resilience builder, a peace enabler, managed by Africans for Africans.” Our team explains in a new article on @trtafrika https://t.co/1FyKbNdBnT

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Bottom line: ADF-17 is not just larger — it is structurally different. More African ownership. More diversified partners. Stronger leverage. To explore the data behind ADF replenishments, contributors, and trends, visit our new ADF data page here: https://t.co/di579fecll #ADF17

Funding sources are also diversifying. New and expanded partnerships include: • BADEA: up to US$800 million • OPEC Fund: up to US$2 billion This reflects a broader shift toward South-South and non-traditional development finance at scale.

The leverage effect is critical. Historically, every US$1 of ADF financing mobilises more than US$2.50 in co-financing and private investment. In fiscal terms, this is one of the highest-impact instruments available to low-income countries.

What does US$11bn enable in practice? #ADF17 resources will support 37 low-income and fragile states through grants and concessional loans targeting: • Energy access • Food security • Human capital • Regional integration and trade • Infrastructure

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This also matters for ownership and incentives. Domestic contributions strengthen accountability, policy alignment, and long-term sustainability of development finance. This is how concessional windows evolve into investment platforms.

The most structural shift is African participation itself. 23 African countries pledged US$182.7 million; nearly five times ADF-16 levels. Even more telling: 19 countries contributed for the first time. Africa is no longer only a recipient; it is increasingly a co-financier.

This wasn’t a given. With aid budgets under pressure and donor priorities shifting, many expected stagnation. Instead, donors collectively mobilised US$11bn, up from US$8.9bn in ADF-16. That signals continued confidence in concessional finance for Africa’s lowest-income

#ADF17 has just delivered a historic outcome. The African Development Fund has secured US$11 billion, the largest replenishment in its 50+ year history, a 23.6% increase over ADF-16. In today’s global financing climate, that matters. @AfDB_Group #ADF17 #AfDB

Historic milestone for Africa’s development. The African Development Fund has mobilised a record $11 billion for #ADF17, the largest replenishment in its history. This marks a shift from aid to investment, with unprecedented African contributions, new large-scale concessional

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As #ADF17 replenishment discussions begin today, attention turns to how concessional finance can respond to rising development and climate pressures across Africa. With a US$25 billion target, this cycle will influence how Africa’s lowest-income countries access long-term finance

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