NDB is a multilateral development bank established by BRICS countries in 2015 to finance infrastructure and sustainable development in developing countries.
Shanghai, China
Joined September 2018
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In 2025, NDB approved USD 320 million for Brazil's first smart public hospital in São Paulo, using telemedicine, AI-based scheduling and a command centre, expected to treat 80,000 more emergency and ICU patients a year by 2031.
#NDBAnnualReport2025 #SDG3
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Read NDB's Report on Sustainable Development Financing for 2025, covering allocation & impact reporting for
🟢Two $1.25bn #GreenBonds: 100% of net proceeds towards projects in Brazil, China, India, South Africa
🔵$30mn #BlueBond: allocated to an Indian rural water supply project.
The report details expected results for each project, including avoided CO2 emissions, new urban rail and metro networks, electric buses, expanded irrigated land, improved water and sanitation infrastructure.
#SustainableFinance #GreenBonds #BlueBonds
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NDB approved USD 300 million in financing to the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) in July 2018 for the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Energy Sector Development Project.
The impact: 15 renewable energy sub-projects, adding 1,147 MW of capacity nationwide.
Beyond the megawatts, the project fostered small business participation and supported new employment opportunities.
🎬 Project lead Tshifhiwa Mukwevho shares how this investment is reshaping South Africa’s energy mix and cutting carbon emissions.
#NDBImpact #RenewableEnergy
NDB-financed bridge boosts connectivity for 3 million people in Assam, India. The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra River, connects Guwahati with North Guwahati. #NDBImpact
📷: Government of Assam
Financed by NDB through a USD 300 million loan covering 80% of the project cost, the bridge improves access to key economic, health and educational centres, supporting socio-economic growth.
In December 2025, NDB approved a INR 13.2 billion local-currency loan to ReNew Vyoman Power for a wind-solar hybrid project with battery storage. It adds 250 MW wind, 435 MW solar and 415 MWh of storage, helping India manage the intermittency of rising renewable energy.
The project is expected to deliver 1,600 GWh of clean electricity annually and avoid 1.2 million tonnes of CO2e a year, supporting grid resilience and India’s clean energy transition.
#NDBImpact #SDG7 #SDG13
Read more in the #NDBAnnualReport2025. bit.ly/NDBAR2025
NDB is among the 10 institutions that joined the MDB Heads’ joint statement on advancing joint action amid global uncertainty, with a focus on mobilising private capital and delivering greater impact at scale.
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#MDBHeads #DevelopmentFinance
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These are the current openings at our headquarters in Shanghai, and some are closing tonight.
➡️ Executive Secretary to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
➡️ Senior Professional, Independent Evaluation Office
➡️ Interns (multiple)
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From NDB Annual Report: In Dec. 2025, NDB approved sovereign loan of RMB 1,990M for Hubei Huangshi New Port Modern Logistics Hub in China. By 2030, it's expected to deliver enhanced rail capacity, 2 aerial conveyor corridors, expanded warehousing & integrated digital platforms.
Upon completion, the project will reduce logistics costs from RMB 0.50 to RMB 0.37 per tonne-km (constant prices), cut vessel loading and unloading times from six to two hours per tonne, and avoid 45,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
#NDBAnnualReport2025
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From #NDBAnnualReport2025: NDB approved USD 205M for Magalies Bulk Water Supply Project in South Africa for a 60 MLD water treatment plant + 321.3 km of bulk pipelines, to raise supply by 141 MLD and improve water access for 635,000 households by 2029.
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From #NDBAnnualReport2025: NDB nearly doubled non-sovereign approvals to USD 1.2 billion in 2025, exceeding 30% of annual approvals for the first time (36.7%). The Bank will keep expanding operations to crowd in private capital.
#NDBImpact #NDBAR25
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From #NDBAnnualReport2025: NDB approved USD 1.8 billion in climate finance in 2025, a record 57.1% of total approvals for the year. The Bank has committed 40% of its financing to climate mitigation and adaptation under its 2022 to 2026 strategy.
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From NDB's Annual Report 2025: Local currency financing reached its highest level to date in 2025, accounting for 46% of the Bank's annual approvals. Of the USD 3.2 billion approved across 19 projects, 36% was in RMB, 8% in INR and 2% in ZAR.
Financing in local currencies helps borrowers reduce exposure to exchange rate volatility and supports domestic capital markets in member countries. NDB also approved its 1st INR-denominated loan and 2nd INR-denominated equity investment in India.
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Current openings at NDB headquarters in Shanghai:
▪️ Chief, Portfolio Management
▪️ Interns (multiple positions)
Our internship programme gives post-graduates a chance to contribute to high-impact development work.
🔗Apply via our career portal: bit.ly/4es48Uy
