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African banks are encouraged to include clauses in their loan agreements that guide projects away from areas where biodiversity is under threat, using tools like biodiversity maps and community consultations.
- Who it is for:
- African financial institutions
- How to act on it:
- Review and implement recommended nature clauses in loan agreements based on the report's findings
Financial institutions should engage in genuine dialogue with local communities, incorporating their traditional knowledge into environmental assessments.
- Who it is for:
- African financial institutions
- How to act on it:
- Conduct consultations with local communities and incorporate their traditional knowledge into project environmental assessments
Banks should use biodiversity maps, geospatial data, and local community input to identify sensitive areas before approving loans.
- Who it is for:
- African financial institutions
- How to act on it:
- Integrate biodiversity maps and geospatial data into pre-loan due diligence processes
A formal collaboration between the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the West African Development Bank to strengthen inter-regional cooperation, share experiences, and promote sustainable economic growth across Africa.
- Who it is for:
- development institutions, regional project implementers, public and private sector actors involved in regional integration
- How to act on it:
- No application or submission required; the agreement is a high-level institutional collaboration established by leadership signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
Local and subnational governments can gain support from the DBSA and ICLEI Africa partnership to access climate finance for sustainability projects. This includes help with project packaging, planning, and securing funding through blended public and private finance mechanisms.
- Who it is for:
- local and subnational governments
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the DBSA or ICLEI Africa through their respective networks to access project support and financing guidance.
Officials from subnational governments can join networking events facilitated by the DBSA and ICLEI Africa to share experiences and best practices on financing sustainability initiatives.
- Who it is for:
- subnational government officials
- How to act on it:
- Participate in joint events organised by DBSA and ICLEI Africa to exchange knowledge and strategies on climate finance.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) participated in a USD150 million DFI tranche of a fifteen-year senior debt financing package for the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL). This funding supports the capital expenditure programme focused on expanding and modernising key airports in Ghana, including Kotoka International Airport, Kumasi, Tamale, Ho, and Wa airports.
- Who it is for:
- development finance institutions (DFIs)
- How to act on it:
- Participation was secured through an invitation from the Mandated Lead Arranger, EcoBank Capital, following expressions of interest from eligible DFIs.
The DBSA provides daily nutritious meals to children at Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres across five provinces, supporting their health, growth, and cognitive development. This initiative is part of broader efforts to combat child hunger and malnutrition.
- Who it is for:
- children in vulnerable communities served by ECD centres
- How to act on it:
- No action required by individuals; the DBSA delivers meals through partner organisations to ECD centres
The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) is seeking to procure 48 new train coaches and associated infrastructure to address capacity constraints on the Gautrain system. The project is fully funded through a R3.5 billion debt facility approved by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), enabling GMA to proceed with the procurement process.
- Who it is for:
- train equipment suppliers and infrastructure contractors
- How to act on it:
- Participate in the formal procurement process managed by the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) using the funding assurance provided by the DBSA-approved facility.
A programme focused on fast-tracking the delivery of basic education infrastructure to improve learning conditions in underserved schools.
- Who it is for:
- schools, provincial education departments, and construction contractors in disadvantaged communities
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the DBSA's funding application process for infrastructure projects
A programme dedicated to improving sanitation facilities in schools to promote hygiene, safety, and retention, especially among girls.
- Who it is for:
- schools, education departments, and sanitation service providers in low-income areas
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the DBSA's funding application process for infrastructure projects
A programme aimed at developing student housing infrastructure to support tertiary education access and retention, particularly in under-resourced communities.
- Who it is for:
- universities, tertiary institutions, and government agencies involved in student housing development
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the DBSA's funding application process for infrastructure projects