The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $5.3 million grant aimed at strengthening the public-private partnership (PPP) frameworks in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, and Togo.
Announced in a press release received on August 8, 2025, the financing was allocated on July 28 under the AfDB’s Transition Support Facility to catalyze private sector investment across these four countries.
The project is structured around three key pillars.
The first seeks to enhance the PPP environment by making regulatory and institutional frameworks more attractive to private investors while boosting the negotiation skills of contracting authorities.
This aims to create a more enabling climate for sustainable public-private collaboration.
The second component focuses on expanding the involvement of local private sector players in PPPs. It will serve as a practical platform to familiarize stakeholders with the various stages of project cycles, promoting capacity building and hands-on experience.
The final pillar establishes a dedicated project management unit tasked with ensuring effective coordination, oversight, and strategic guidance throughout the initiative’s implementation.
“ The project will enable the Bank to continue its efforts to strengthen the business environment and promote the private sector already initiated in the four countries,” said Solomon Quaynor, Vice President of the AfDB Group responsible for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization.
This initiative aligns with the AfDB’s broader commitment to fostering private sector development and improving the business climate across Africa. By reinforcing PPP frameworks, the bank hopes to unlock new investment opportunities, accelerate infrastructure development, and support economic growth in these nations.
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