Pioneering infrastructure changing lives
Unlocking infrastructure investment opportunities
Leadership capital for infrastructure development

Who we are

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an innovative infrastructure project developer and investor which mobilises private investment in sustainable and inclusive infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa and south and south-east Asia. PIDG investments promote socio-economic development within a just transition to net zero emissions, combat poverty and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PIDG delivers its ambition in line with its values of opportunity, accountability, safety, integrity and impact.

Our Impact

Infrastructure is fundamental to progress. PIDG works across the spectrum of the infrastructure development process based on local market needs, catalysing private sector participation and creating development impact.

$2.3bn

Mobilised from Private Sector Investors and Development Finance Institutions in 2021

$37.6bn

Mobilised from Private Sector Investors and Development Finance Institutions since 2002

220m

People with access to new or improved infrastructure

251,000

Long-term jobs created

PIDG in Action

We operate at the frontier where other organisations cannot or will not yet go.

We focus on frontier markets, with our focus predominantly on sub-Saharan Africa and south and south east Asia.


40+ countries

have PIDG supported projects

50% commitments

in FCAS

209m people

with access to new or improved infrastructure

51%

overall commitments to energy projects support renewable energy

94 projects

have become commercially operational

66% commitments

to energy projects in the most recent 5 years support renewable energy, compared to 57% in the last 10 years.

PIDG is an innovative infrastructure development and finance organisation funded by six governments and the IFC

Infrastructure is fundamental to progress. PIDG works across the spectrum of the infrastructure development process based on local market needs, catalysing private sector participation and creating development impact

Podcast

Our podcast, PIDG Pulse showcases the impactful work we do to help lift the world’s most fragile countries out of poverty. Join us to hear regular updates about initiatives to help create economic growth and more sustainable communities. Listen below or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.