Urban Development and Housing

Building Inclusive Cities for a Thriving Africa

About

AEFIDEV, an affiliate of the Africa Economic Forum (AEF), is committed to preparing transformative, finance-ready urban development and housing projects that shape the future of African cities. We partner with governments, municipalities, developers, and global financiers to ensure that urban investments are sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with national development plans and global urban agendas.

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Our Mission

To accelerate Africa’s urban transformation by delivering world-class project preparation services that unlock global financing for resilient, inclusive, and livable cities.

What We Offer

We provide end-to-end project preparation services tailored to the urban development and housing sector, including:

Feasibility & Technical Studies

  • Urban diagnostics and spatial planning
  • Infrastructure and housing needs assessments
  • Environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA)
Financial Structuring & Investment Packaging
  • Affordable housing financial modeling
  • PPP and land value capture structuring
  • Investment memoranda and data room preparation
Policy & Regulatory Advisory
  • Urban land use and zoning frameworks
  • Housing finance and subsidy policy analysis
  • Alignment with national urban development strategies and SDG 11
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Community consultations and resettlement planning
  • Gender-sensitive and pro-poor housing strategies
  • Institutional capacity assessments and governance frameworks
Project Types We Prepare
  • Affordable and mixed-income housing developments
  • Urban regeneration and slum upgrading programs
  • Smart city infrastructure and digital urban services
  • Transit-oriented development (TOD) and mobility hubs
  • Water, sanitation, and waste management systems
  • Green public spaces and climate-resilient urban design
Our Financing Network

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

  • African Development Bank (AfDB)
  • World Bank Group & IFC
  • Shelter Afrique
  • UN-Habitat & Cities Alliance
  • Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
  • Proparco, FMO, DEG, and other DFIs
  • Sovereign wealth funds and impact 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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