Priority Sectors

Transforming Africa's core infrastructure sectors.

We focus where DFI appetite, national demand and bankable project pipelines converge. Selection is a credit decision, not a market decision.

2026 Pipeline

Top 5 African infrastructure sectors.

Ranked by DFI appetite, bankability potential and active capital pipeline — each sector represents a distinct structuring challenge and opportunity.

Sector 01 · $32B DFI pipeline

Renewable Energy

Utility-scale and distributed solar, wind and hydro — expanding reliable and affordable electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa, with approximately 600 million still without power.

DSCR · 1.30–1.45xEquity IRR · 12–18%
Sector 02 · $18B DFI pipeline

Water & Sanitation

Treatment plants, bulk supply, irrigation canals and sanitation systems — delivering safe water to underserved communities and supporting agricultural productivity.

DSCR · 1.25–1.40xConcession / PPP
Sector 03 · $24B DFI pipeline

Transport & Logistics

Roads, ports, rail and urban mobility — unlocking AfCFTA-driven trade, reducing logistics costs and integrating Africa into global supply chains.

DSCR · 1.30–1.50xAfCFTA demand
Sector 04 · 51M unit deficit

Affordable Housing & Urban

Mass housing, mixed-use and urban regeneration — structured for institutional yield and aligned with municipal development frameworks.

Equity IRR · 16–24%Greenfield & brownfield
Sector 05 · 40% YoY data growth

Digital Infrastructure

Data centres, fibre networks and tower assets — anchor-tenant models attracting institutional capital into a structurally growing segment.

Anchor tenant modelInstitutional appetite
Priority · Net-Zero

Clean Energy Transition

Coal-to-clean retrofits, waste-to-energy, zero-emission technologies and green hydrogen — protecting the climate while driving economic growth.

SDG 7 · 13 · 17EPC+F turnkey
Sector Spotlight

The complete AIB Corp Ltd focus list.

We facilitate complete project teams — engineers, EPC contractors, PMs, O&M operators, technology providers and investors — for projects that meet the requirements of our funding partners.

W Water & Sewage Systems
Treatment, supply, irrigation, and municipal sanitation — SDG 6 aligned.
Utility · PPP
P Power Generation & Transmission
Baseload, peaking and grid — substations and high-voltage cross-border transmission.
IPP · BOT
R Renewable Energy
Utility and distributed solar PV, onshore wind, hydroelectric and storage.
Solar · Wind · Hydro
A Airports & Aviation
Modernising air transport hubs to facilitate trade, tourism and regional connectivity.
Concession
S Sea Ports & Maritime Trade
Port infrastructure unlocking maritime trade potential and global supply chain integration.
Landlord · PPP
T Roads, Highways & Urban Trams
Logistics corridors and urban mobility systems — reducing costs and enabling access.
Toll · Availability
E Waste-to-Energy
Municipal solid waste and industrial residues — zero-emission EPC+F turnkey.
Sovereign · Municipal
D Digital Infrastructure
Data centres, fibre, towers and edge — institutional-grade digital real estate.
Anchor tenant
Clean Energy Transition

Championing Africa's clean energy future.

AIB Corp Ltd is deeply committed to the Global Net-Zero agenda. We actively educate and engage emerging markets on transitioning from fossil fuels to clean, sustainable energy — protecting the climate, driving economic growth, and aligning with UN SDGs 7, 13 and 17.

Structure a clean energy project

Solar IPP

Utility-scale PPAs structured to DFI lender standards with O&M affiliates.

Wind Farms

Onshore wind leveraging Africa's exceptional resource base.

Hydroelectric

Large-scale baseload supporting industrialisation and regional grids.

Transmission

Substations and HV transmission delivering generated power reliably across borders.

Sector Enquiry

Which sector is your project in?

Tell us about your sector, geography and stage — we'll respond with a sector-specific bankability assessment.

"Sector selection is a credit decision — not just a market decision."
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