Sector Focus
Bulk storage
Bulk storage in Africa and Asia allows for the efficient handling and preservation of large quantities of goods, reducing losses and ensuring a steady supply during market fluctuations. It also supports agricultural and industrial growth by enabling better inventory management and cost savings in transportation and logistics.
Digital communications infrastructure
Africa and Asia have embraced the digital economy and demand for improved connectivity remains high, as mobile platforms become core tools of trade, business, education, healthcare and financial services. Our investments in digital infrastructure increase access to digital and data services across the continent, driving the growth of next-generation businesses.
Infrastructure supporting agriculture and mining
Transforming the productivity of African and Asian agriculture to support more robust rural economies and strengthen food security requires targeted infrastructure development. Improved infrastructure in mining boosts resource extraction efficiency, enhances global market access and drives economic growth by attracting investments and creating jobs in mining-dependent regions.
Logistics and warehousing
Efficient logistics and warehousing in Africa and Asia enhance supply chain reliability, reducing costs and improving access to goods and services across the continent. In rural areas across Africa, strengthened supply chains are also essential to reducing post-harvest losses and ensuring that fresh produce reaches markets, improving food security and reducing hunger.
Mining and upstream gas
The global energy transition will require a 700% increase in mining activity, primarily in Africa, to meet the increasing demand for battery components and technologies. EAAIF lends to responsible mining businesses where the infrastructure supported by the Fund can also be accessed by other enterprises.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy expansion in Africa and Asia is critical to provide reliable, clean power to underserved regions, reducing dependency on costly fossil fuels. It also promotes environmental sustainability, mitigating climate change impacts and preserving natural resources for future generations. EAAIF has invested over $500 million in renewables and generated over 1000 MW of clean energy.
Social infrastructure
Climate-resilient, inclusive infrastructure is the lifeblood of thriving economies and societies. We focus on improving access to affordable, sustainably designed, and constructed housing to uplift quality of life for millions of people across Africa and Asia. By prioritising environmentally conscious building practices and scalable solutions, we create resilient communities while addressing the growing demand for improved living conditions.
Transmission and distribution
Expanding access to affordable, reliable and low-carbon power is essential to Africa and Asian’s socio-economic transformation. Our investments in transmission and distribution networks are vital to ensure that renewable energy projects can feed into businesses and communities across the continent, supporting entrepreneurs with power to build entreprises and drive economic growth.
Transportation
Reliable and efficient transport infrastructure opens up markets, creates opportunities for enterprise, access to work, education and public services and brings urban and rural communities closer. EAAIF invests in border posts, ports, aviation, water and rail infrastructure to keep African and Asian economies moving and growing.