An "Affordable Housing Toolkit" for Municipal Authorities in Africa

The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) officially launched the Affordable Housing Toolkit for Municipal Authorities in Africa during the World Urban Forum (WUF) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in May 2026. The toolkit responds to the growing need for …

The UMDF annual report 2025

The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) has published its 2025 Annual Report, presenting a year marked by accelerated delivery, portfolio expansion, and strengthened support to African cities and urban infrastructure projects. The report highlights the progress achieved across the UMDF’s …

EOI Urban Development - Long-Term Consultant for the Urban and Municipal Development Fund

Consultant type: Individual consultant Consultant Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Publication date: 05-Jan-2026 Closing date: 18-Jan-2026 Job family: Other The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) is seeking the services of an urban development consultant to support Urban Development and …

Six new cities join growing network of UMDF-supported urban centers

Six new African cities will join the UMDF portfolio in 2026, following the Oversight Committee's approval granted at the close of 2025. Through its African Cities Program (ACP), the UMDF will channel grant funding into feasibility and diagnostic studies to determine the cities’ most urgent …

UMDF takes urban transit to new heights in Kigali

The Urban and Municipal Development Fund continues to champion innovative urban mobility solutions across Africa. The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) has committed $500,000 to support a comprehensive feasibility study for what will become sub-Saharan Africa's first aerial urban transit …