Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is a leading national development-financing institution. It was established in 1971 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the country’s founding father, who stressed the importance of enabling developing countries to achieve their development goals.
ADFD provides concessional loans for infrastructure development and manages government grants for strategic projects for partner countries to bolster their economy. It also invests in diversified financial portfolios in partner countries, in addition to making investments in the UAE to support the national economy and drive forward its sustainability agenda.
ADFD leverages its strategic relations with more than 100 countries to support the UAE’s private sector, facilitate exports, promote Emirati products around the globe and create investment opportunities for partner nations.
To be a model institution in providing development assistance that alleviates global poverty.
To help developing countries achieve sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty by providing financial resources, forging partnerships in the public and private sectors, and adopting international best practices to ensure aid effectiveness.
Collaborate without boundaries; show care and respect for others’ views; encourage team achievements.
Always improving focus on solutions not problems; embrace change with positive attitude.
Responsible for high performance; adhere to high ethical standards; determined to achieve our goals.
Encourage personal development; confidence in our abilities; improve corporate skills and knowledge.
ADFD’s strategy is based on a multi-pronged approach that rapidly adapts to overcome current and future challenges facing its development operations
ADFD’s mission is to help developing countries achieve
ADFD’s strategy is based on a multi-pronged approach
ADFD's valued participation in development initiatives