Digital Infrastructure

Digitizing Africa’s Development Future

About

AEFIDEV, an affiliate of the Africa Economic Forum (AEF), is committed to preparing high-impact, finance-ready digital infrastructure projects that drive connectivity, innovation, and inclusive growth across Africa. We partner with governments, tech developers, and global financiers to ensure that digital investments are scalable, secure, and aligned with national and continental digital transformation agendas.

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Our Mission

To accelerate Africa’s digital transformation by delivering world-class project preparation services that unlock global financing for resilient, inclusive, and future-ready digital infrastructure.

What We Offer

We provide end-to-end project preparation services tailored to the digital infrastructure sector, including:

Feasibility & Technical Studies

  • Broadband and connectivity gap assessments
  • Network architecture and infrastructure design
  • Environmental and cybersecurity risk assessments
Financial Structuring & Investment Packaging
  • Cost-benefit analysis and digital business modeling
  • PPP frameworks and blended finance strategies
  • Investment memoranda and data room preparation
Policy & Regulatory Advisory
  • Digital governance and data protection frameworks
  • Licensing, spectrum, and regulatory compliance
  • Alignment with national digital strategies and Smart Africa initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Public-private consultations and digital inclusion strategies
  • Gender and youth-focused digital access planning
  • Institutional capacity assessments and digital literacy mapping
Project Types We Prepare
  • National broadband and fiber optic networks
  • Data centers and cloud infrastructure
  • Rural connectivity and last-mile access
  • Smart city platforms and IoT systems
  • E-government and digital public services
  • Digital education, health, and fintech platforms
Our Financing Network

We prepare projects to meet the standards of leading global financiers, including:

  • African Development Bank (AfDB)
  • World Bank Group & IFC
  • Smart Africa Alliance
  • Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
  • Proparco, FMO, DEG, and other DFIs
  • Sovereign wealth funds and digital infrastructure investors

Why Choose AEF International Development?

Impact-Driven Outcomes

Partner With Us

Whether you're a government agency, private developer, or global investor, AEF International Development is your trusted partner in preparing health infrastructure projects that change lives.

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