{"id":4559,"date":"2026-07-20T12:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.content.shelterafrique.org\/en\/?p=4559"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:23:22","slug":"african-union-signs-mou-with-shelter-afrique-development-bank-shafdb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.content.shelterafrique.org\/en\/african-union-signs-mou-with-shelter-afrique-development-bank-shafdb\/","title":{"rendered":"African Union signs MoU with Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB)"},"content":{"rendered":"

African Union signs MoU with Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) to boost development of sustainable housing for post-conflict & crisis affected communities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congo, Brazzaville \u2013 03rd June 2026<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0The African Union and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will boost the development of sustainable housing for post-conflict and crisis affected communities in a bid to support inclusive urban development.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the sidelines of the signing of the memorandum of understanding in Congo, Brazzaville, the African Union affirmed it\u2019s position in championing for sustainable development across the continent. The MoU is to leverage and develop project pipelines for the two institutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe signing of this memorandum of understanding is a true testament to our commitment to championing the Africa We Want. This is in alignment with Agenda 2063 which calls for an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa\u201d says Dagmawit Moges, Director Peace Fund Secretariat, African Union.<\/p>\n

On his part, the Managing Director, ShafDB, Thierno-Habib Hann re-affirmed the importance of the partnership to the institution\u2019s strategic focus on it\u2019s Pan-African mandate.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Shelter Afrique Development Bank, we recognize that access to safe, decent, and affordable housing is not only a basic human need but also a catalyst for economic recovery, social cohesion, inclusion and long-term stability. Communities emerging from conflict and crises require more than emergency assistance; they need durable solutions that enable families to rebuild their future and participate fully in economic and social life of host communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership between, the African Union and ShafDB will promote peacebuilding, resilience and job creation through co-operation on capacity building and livelihood-oriented initiatives. This will include housing construction-related activities to support the socio-economic reintegration of youth and vulnerable populations including displaced persons, migrants and refugees.<\/p>\n

African nations continue to endure multiple developmental challenges from resource mobilization to elevated conflict. The push towards institutional cooperation has been able to drive transformation of vulnerable communities across Africa. The call towards unlocking financing partnerships is expected to address the significant housing deficit Africa continues to face. These initiatives are expected to significantly impact delivery of sustainable housing, resilient communities to several priority sectors that promote inclusive development, leading to improved living conditions, and job creation.<\/p>\n

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About Shelter-Afrique Development Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n

Established in 1981 in Lusaka, Zambia, Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) is a Pan-African Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) dedicated to promoting and financing sustainable green housing, urban development and related infrastructure. It operates through a shareholding of 44 African governments and two institutional shareholders: African Development Bank (AfDB) and African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa-Re).<\/p>\n

The institution is involved in financing housing and related infrastructure across the value chain, both on the demand and supply sides, through its four (4) business lines: Financial Institutions Group (FIG), the Project Finance Group (PFG), the Sovereign and Public-Private partnerships (PPP) Group, and the Fund Management Group (FMG).<\/p>\n

For further enquiries, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Communications Team | Shelter Afrique| Shelter Afrique Centre | Longonot Road \u2013 Upper Hill| Tel: +254 20 4978000 | Email: info@shelterafrique.org<\/a>|<\/a><\/p>\n

Or<\/p>\n

Mike Omuodo | Media Fast PR| Tel: +254 736 014 596| Email: mike.omuodo@mediafast.co.ke|<\/a><\/p>\n

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