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Read more Development Bank of Southern Africa Unlocks the Green Fund Breadcrumb Home The DBSA has announced the availability of funding towards green economy development projects and programmes in the Green Fund. Read more Previous Next Sustainability at the forefront The Development Bank of Southern Africa is one of the leading African Development Finance Institutions, wholly-owned by the government of South Africa.R26.6 bnin total infrastructure deliveredR8.2 bnfund catalysedR13.5 bntotal loan disbursementsR2.6 bnin infrastructure implementation support deliveredR0.9 bnworth of projects prepared and committedR1.4 bninfrastructure unlocked for under-resourced municipalities Our commitment to Africa's sustainable development Our primary purpose is delivering impactful development finance solutions that ignite transformative change in South Africa and on the rest of African continent.Improving the quality of life of people in Africa is the fundamental focus of our development impact.We aim to bend the arc of history towards shared prosperity through multifaceted investments in sustainable infrastructure and human capacity development."We are operating in a rapidly transitioning world. The DBSA is mindful of how this impacts the sustainability of our business. Our future focused strategy is reinforcing the resilience and relevance of the Bank in a world of disruption and change."Patrick K. Dlamini - CEO & Managing Director What we offer The Development Bank of Southern Africa is one of the leading African Development Finance Institutions, wholly-owned by the government of South Africa. Planning Our aim at the DBSA is to assist municipalities to adopt sound infrastructure plans across  all priority sectors that identify sustainable projects for funding. Read more Project Preparation The development and funding of projects from conception to implementation. Read more Programme Development The DBSA has a track record in programme management and development which has facilitated the acceleration and realization of  development impact from projects. Read more Fund Management As one of Africa’s leading development finance institutions, it is our responsibility to promote inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development and growth. Read more Financing As the DBSA, our primary purpose is to promote economic development, growth and regional integration through infrastructure finance and development. Read more Climate Financing The objective for the DBSA is to mobilise funding which will be used for the purpose of developing sustainable and environmentally-friendly infrastructure solutions. Read more Build and Maintenance Through our infrastructure delivery capacity, the DBSA aims to augment the capacity of the State to deliver economic and social infrastructure. Read more Moonshot Initiatives The Moonshots are distillations of the DBSA’s Development Position and are driven primarily by development impact and social investment as a return. Read more Infrastructure Fund The aim of the Infrastructure Fund is to transform public infrastructure financial provisioning using blended finance by combining capital from the public and private sector financiers, Development Read more Previous Next Focus areas Local Government Support Local Government Support The local government sector is an investment area where the DBSA holds extensive expertise and we work with all three sectors of local government i.e. metros, secondary and under-resourced municipalities. Read more Energy Energy DBSA looks to support the development and funding of renewable energy projects from a multitude of investors to assist in building and transforming Africa. Read more Information & Communications Technology Information & Communications Technology  DBSA continuously seeks investment opportunities from both the private and public sectors as well as co-financiers where ICT projects can be developed for immediate or preparation funding. Read more Transport Transport DBSA’s function within this sector is to pursue infrastructure investment for projects tailored for the development of bridges, roads, bus stations, railways, terminals, airports, seaports, border ports and more. Read more Water and Sanitation Water and Sanitation We offer a range of financial and non-financial solutions for the water and sanitation sector that address South Africa’s infrastructure water and sanitation challenges. Read more Education Education DBSA’s Social Infrastructure Sector’s mandate includes the funding of projects and transactions in the Education Sector. Read more Health Health DBSA’s purpose is to support public and private infrastructure projects that promote sustainable development and are aligned with the needs of each beneficiary as well as the policies and goals of the Department of Health. Read more Project showcase Integrated rural development in KwaZulu-Natal The DBSA promotes the development of CSI programmes supporting women, youth, people with disabilities and people living in rural areas. Read more Helping to address South Africa’s human settlement needs High rates of urbanisation, a growing population, financial constraints and rising development costs have made it impossible for the South African government to keep pace with the country’s demand for housing. Read more CSI aligned to national events - Food packing helps the DBSA family celebrate Mandela day The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) aims to provide meals to learners in need. Adequate nutrition is essential for children to be able to take part in mental and physical activities at school. Read more School Leadership Development Project The School Leadership Development Programme is a key Employee Volunteerism Project (EVP) of the DBSA CSI programme. The Bank is in its second year of a collaborative partnership with Symphonia South Africa through their flagship programme, Partners for Possibility (PfP). Read more Education - Early Childhood Development (ECD) infrastructure projects, Limpopo, North West and Gauteng Developing ECD infrastructure is one of the Bank’s flagship projects as it straddles both of our CSI focus sectors, education and health. Early childhood development encompasses physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and motor development between 0 – 8 years of age. Read more Education - Uhlanjana River Pedestrian Bridge, Kwazulu-Natal One of our flagship projects is the construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Uhlanjana River,KwaZulu-Natal. The bridge will enable learners and communities to access education and health Read more Mulembo Lelya Hydro Power Plant - Zambia The Mulembo Lelya Hydro Electric Power Limited (MLHEPL), a company registered under the laws of Zambia, is intending to exploit the hydro power potential of the Mulembo and Lelya Rivers on the border of the Central and Eastern Province of Zambia to meet some of the anticipated Read more Midvaal Electricity PPP Project In its strategic planning of 2013 Midvaal Local Municipality identified the sustainability of power supply as a key driver to enable economic development. Read more Previous Next Latest News Press Releases South Africa’s Largest Renewable Energy Project Redstone CSP Achieves First Debt Drawdown 3 minutes Read more Press Releases Development Bank of Southern Africa Unlocks the Green Fund 3 minutes Read more Article What Does A Just Transition Mean For African Economies? 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