About

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is a development finance institution wholly owned by the Government of South Africa. Its primary mission is to promote economic development and regional integration by providing financial and non-financial investments in social and economic infrastructure sectors. DBSA focuses on accelerating sustainable socio-economic development in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. ? DBSA offers a range of financial products and services, including:? Loan Financing: Provision of funding for infrastructure projects across various sectors.? Equity Financing: Support for Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) and women-owned entities to facilitate meaningful participation in projects.? Loan Syndication: Collaborative financing arrangements to manage credit risk and support large-scale infrastructure projects.? Non-Export Credit Agency (ECA) Cover: Investment into the uncovered portion of ECA-backed transactions to encourage financial closure.? These offerings are designed to support infrastructure builds that contribute towards implementing government priorities as depicted by the National Development Plan (NDP) Vision 2030, Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF), the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and globally, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ? The investment amounts provided by DBSA vary depending on the project's size, sector, and developmental impact. Specific figures are determined on a case-by-case basis to ensure alignment with the project's requirements and DBSA's strategic objectives.? Funded projects must align with DBSA's focus sectors and developmental goal and demonstrate financial and technical feasibility of the proposed project.? More importantly, the must have potential to contribute to economic growth, job creation, and social development within the SADC region.?

Eligibility

• DBSA targets investments in infrastructure projects within the following sectors:
• Projects aimed at improving access to clean water and efficient sanitation services.
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT) initiatives that enhance connectivity and digital infrastructure.
• Investments in renewable energy projects and support for a just energy transition in Africa.
• Development of roads, railways, ports, and other transportation infrastructure to facilitate trade and mobility.
• Infrastructure projects that improve public and private healthcare services.
• Support for student housing and other educational infrastructure to enhance learning environments.