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Development Impact for Our Member Countries

We constantly enhance our capacity to meet the demands and challenges ahead – with the goal of financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects that catalyse a green recovery, and cultivate balanced, inclusive economic growth. We strive to bring a positive, long-lasting impact on the communities of our member countries.

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Clean energy and energy efficiency
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Transport infrastructure
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Water and sanitation
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Environmental protection
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Social infrastructure
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Digital infrastructure

At a Glance

At NDB, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable, long-term returns. NDB’s funding strategy aims to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet the Bank’s liquidity requirements while optimising borrowing costs. Our funding activities spread across the markets, currencies, formats and maturities so as to support the Bank’s project portfolio and financing needs.

Total amount of financing approved (USD)
39.0 billion
Total number of projects approved
120 Projects
2,400 MW
Renewable and clean energy generation capacity to be installed
14.7 million tonnes/year
CO₂ emissions to be avoided
35,000
Housing units to be constructed
1,400 km
Water tunnel/canal infrastructure to be built or upgraded

At a Glance

At NDB, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable, long-term returns. NDB’s funding strategy aims to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet the Bank’s liquidity requirements while optimising borrowing costs. Our funding activities spread across the markets, currencies, formats and maturities so as to support the Bank’s project portfolio and financing needs.

Total amount of financing approved (USD)
42.9 billion
Total number of projects approved
139 Projects
2,400 MW
Renewable and clean energy generation capacity to be installed
14.7 million tonnes/year
CO₂ emissions to be avoided
35,000
Housing units to be constructed
1,400 km
Water tunnel/canal infrastructure to be built or upgraded
 

Project Statistics

As of December 31, 2022

Project portfolio by type of operation
Project portfolio by country
Project portfolio by area of operation
Project portfolio by currency
Recent
Water and Sanitation
South Africa
South Africa
Sovereign
25 December 2025
Social Infrastructure
South Africa
South Africa
Sovereign
25 December 2025
Transport Infrastructure
China
China
Sovereign
23 December 2025
Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency
India
India
Non-Sovereign
10 December 2025
Multiple Areas
Brazil
Brazil
Sovereign
4 December 2025
Multiple Areas
South Africa
South Africa
Non-Sovereign
4 December 2025

Environmental and Social Sustainability

At NDB, we have a strong commitment to sustainability and development impact in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our strategic objective is to mobilise funds for projects that generate positive economic, social and environmental benefits for BRICS and other EMDCs, as well as bridging the financing gap to achieve the SDGs.