About Us

AEF International Development is a specialized affiliate of the Africa Economic Forum (AEF), established to accelerate Africa’s transformation by bridging the gap between visionary development concepts and global financing institutions. We focus on preparing high-impact, investment-ready projects that meet the rigorous standards of multilateral development banks, sovereign funds, and private investors worldwide.

Our work is rooted in the belief that Africa’s development challenges can be solved through strategic partnerships, sound project preparation, and inclusive financing models. We operate across sectors—health, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and digital systems—ensuring that every project we support is sustainable, scalable, and aligned with national and continental priorities.

What We Stand For

Our Vision

To be Africa’s leading platform for preparing transformative, finance-ready development projects that unlock inclusive growth, climate resilience, and sustainable prosperity across the continent.

Our Mission

To catalyze Africa’s development by preparing and promoting bankable projects that attract global financing, drive inclusive growth, and deliver measurable impact across the continent.

Operational Objectives

  1. Deliver High-Quality Feasibility and Pre-Investment Studies Provide technical, financial, and environmental assessments that meet international standards.

  2. Structure Projects for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Develop innovative financing models and risk-sharing frameworks to attract private capital.

  3. Align Projects with National and Continental Development Plans Ensure strategic coherence with Agenda 2063, national visions, and sectoral strategies.

  4. Engage Stakeholders and Build Consensus Facilitate inclusive consultations with governments, communities, and investors to ensure project ownership and sustainability.

  5. Support Investment Packaging and Deal Facilitation Prepare investment memoranda, data rooms, and transaction support to guide projects to financial close.

Strategic Goals

  1. Strengthen Africa’s Project Preparation Ecosystem Build institutional capacity and technical expertise to deliver bankable projects across priority sectors.

  2. Mobilize Global Financing for African Development Facilitate access to capital from multilateral, bilateral, and private sources through well-structured investment pipelines.

  3. Promote Sustainable and Inclusive Infrastructure Ensure that projects are environmentally sound, socially inclusive, and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  4. Accelerate Regional Integration and Economic Resilience Support cross-border projects that enhance connectivity, trade, and shared prosperity across African regions.

Core Values

  1. Intergrity We uphold the highest standards of transparency, ethics, and accountability in all our engagements.

  2. Innovation We embrace bold ideas, digital tools, and creative financing models to solve complex development challenges.

  3. Collaboration We foster partnerships across governments, financiers, and communities to co-create sustainable solutions.

  4. Impact We are driven by measurable outcomes—improved lives, resilient systems, and inclusive economies.

  5. Excellence We commit to delivering world-class project preparation services that meet global benchmarks and investor expectations.

AEF International Development is not just a project preparation firm—it is a catalyst for Africa’s future. By transforming concepts into capital-ready ventures, we help unlock the continent’s potential and ensure that development is not just envisioned, but realized.

Our Wok

We provide end-to-end project preparation services that transform bold ideas into bankable, finance-ready ventures. Our core services include:

Feasibility & Pre-Investment Studies

  • Technical, financial, and environmental feasibility assessments.
  • Market and demand analysis.
  • Risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Structuring & Transaction Advisory
  • Project structuring and financial modeling
  • Public-Private Partnership (PPP) frameworks
  • Legal and regulatory advisory
Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Alignment
  • Government and community consultations
  • Alignment with national development plans and SDGs
  • ESG and climate resilience integration
Investment Packaging & Deal Facilitation
  • Preparation of investment memoranda and data rooms
  • Liaison with DFIs, MDBs, and private equity partners
  • Support through due diligence and financial close

Our Partners

We work closely with a wide range of international project financing institutions, including:

Why Partner With Us?