The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is Africa’s premier development finance institution. Established in 1964, its mission is to fight poverty and improve living conditions on the continent through promoting the investment of public and private capital in projects and programs that are likely to contribute to the economic and social development of its African regional member countries. The AfDB provides financial and technical assistance for a wide range of development projects, focusing on areas such as infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and private sector development.