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Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF)

African Development Bank (AfDB)
https://www.afdb.org/en/topics-and-sectors/initiatives-partnerships/urban-and-municipal-development-fund

About

The UMDF provides municipalities and urban entities with tailored technical assistance in urban planning, project preparation, and municipal governance and finance. The UMDF helps cities put in place the building blocks to attract investment and ensure integrated development and enhanced planning. We provide both project-based and comprehensive, long-term support to selected cities participating in our African Cities Program.

Assistance Criteria

When deciding on project funding, the UMDF uses multiple criteria ranging from basic eligibility, sustainability and impact potentials, to prospects for feasibility and financing.

 

Support

UMDF requests range from small grant requests of USD 20,000-30,000 up to USD 500,000-600,000 depending on the scope of project preparation and technical assistance required.

Support Type

  • Grants
  • Loans
  • Guarantees
  • Concessional Loans
  • Equity
  • Technical Assistance

Focus

Project Stage

  • Local Government Capacity Building
  • Concept/design/scoping
  • Pre-feasibility
  • Feasibility
  • Implementation

Sector

  • Renewable Energy
  • Water, Sanitation, and Waste
  • Transportation/Mobility
  • Low Carbon Technology (ITC/Open Data)
  • Urban Public and Green Space
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Land Use and Nature-based Solutions
  • Adaptation and Resilience
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