[company_age]22.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]debt_financing[/funding][description]The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) is a unique organization that mobilizes public and private debt capital to deliver transformative infrastructure projects across sub-Saharan Africa. Established in 2001 by the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), a multi-donor organization, EAIF has become a leading example of blended finance, combining the stability and long-term outlook of the public sector with the entrepreneurial drive and commercial rigor of private capital. 

EAIF's mission is to bridge the infrastructure gap in Africa, estimated at $50-90 billion annually. The fund provides flexible, patient capital to a geographically and sectorally diversified portfolio of high-impact projects, prioritizing health, safety, and ESG performance. With a focus on frontier and developing economies, EAIF invests in projects that would not be possible without its backing, delivering significant and measurable socio-economic impact. 

EAIF's unique strengths include:

* **Blended Finance Model:** Combining public and private capital to mobilize funding at scale.
* **Experienced Fund Manager:** Ninety One, with extensive experience in emerging markets, manages EAIF.
* **Strong Track Record:** Over 20 years of successful investments, delivering over US$ 2 billion in infrastructure projects.
* **Impact Focus:** Prioritizing projects with significant socio-economic impact and ESG performance.
* **Frontier Market Expertise:** Investing in challenging environments where transformative projects are most needed.

EAIF stands out from its peers by its commitment to blended finance, its focus on frontier markets, and its strong track record of delivering impactful infrastructure projects. The fund plays a crucial role in bridging the infrastructure gap in Africa and promoting sustainable development.[/description][ps]Public and private debt capital for infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa[/ps]