The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group successfully concluded its Annual Meetings this evening, culminating in the signing of 72 strategic agreements worth $5.1 billion with 26 member countries and multiple regional institutions.
Record Participation
4,200+ attendees from 89 nations
70+ financial institutions represented
Featured 38 high-level sessions on sustainable development priorities
Digital Transformation
Launched South-South Cooperation Platform linking all 57 member states
Designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing on:
✓ Climate resilience
✓ Food security solutions
✓ Islamic finance innovation
Algeria-IsDB Strategic Partnership
Signed *2025-2027 Country Engagement Framework* focusing on:
Economic diversification ($1.2bn allocation)
Transport infrastructure modernization
Private sector development programs
H.E. Abderrahmane Raouya, Algeria's Finance Minister and IsDB Board of Governors Chair:
"This year's meetings exceeded expectations in both scale and substance – from organizational excellence to the quality of policy dialogues held over four productive days."
Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, IsDB President:
*"The $5.1 billion commitments reflect our collective resolve to transform development challenges into opportunities through South-South solidarity."*
Sector | Value | Key Projects |
---|---|---|
Energy | $1.8bn | Desert solar farms, grid interconnections |
Health | $950m | Vaccine production hubs, hospital networks |
Agriculture | $1.3bn | Smart irrigation, grain storage systems |
SME Finance | $1.05bn | Islamic microcredit initiatives |
Next Steps: Implementation teams to convene in Jeddah HQ on June 15 for operational planning.