African Development Bank Group launches up to USD 5.1 billion response plan to offset energy and fertilizer shocks in African countries

The African Development Bank Group has approved a new framework to mitigate the impact of the global energy and fertilizer crisis on African countries. The Global Energy And Fertilizer Crisis Response Framework (GEFCRF) was approved on 1 September 2026 and aims to provide timely, targeted support to address immediate needs and strengthen resilience. It will be financed through an additional USD 4.1 billion in African Development Bank lending and up to USD 960 million from the African Development Fund. The framework builds on the Bank's COVID-19 Response Facility and the African Emergency Food Production Facility.

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