Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG)

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is a multilateral development finance institution established to promote private investment in infrastructure projects across developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia. PIDG aims to alleviate poverty and stimulate economic growth by developing innovative infrastructure solutions that address critical needs in these regions. The organization operates through a coalition of donor agencies, including the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID), Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, the Netherlands' Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden's International Development Corporation (SIDA), the Austrian Development Agency, Ireland's Aid, Germany's KfW, and the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group.

PIDG's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as energy, transport, water, telecommunications, agriculture, education, healthcare, financial services, real estate, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, retail, technology, media, entertainment, tourism, construction, and logistics. The organization provides funding and expertise to develop infrastructure projects into viable investment opportunities, targeting stages from growth and late-stage investments to pre-IPO, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed situations. PIDG's geographical focus spans numerous countries across Africa and Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

PIDG's approach involves providing technical assistance, development finance, and credit solutions to bridge financing gaps and attract private sector investment. The organization emphasizes sustainable development and impact monitoring, ensuring that projects align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). PIDG's impact monitoring database tracks key development outcomes, including total investment commitment, access to infrastructure, fiscal impact to host governments, and employment effects. This data-driven approach enables PIDG to assess the effectiveness of its investments and make informed decisions to maximize positive impact in the regions it serves.