Rabat, Morocco – 12 June 2026 – Shelter Afrique Development Bank
(ShafDB) has unveiled a new brand identity, including a new logo,
marking a significant milestone in its transition into a fully-fledged
Multilateral Development Bank focused on accelerating housing and urban
development across Africa.
The new logo, which symbolizes a new chapter in the institution’s
evolution and expanded mandate, was unveiled during the Bank’s 45th
Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Rabat, Morocco – presided over by
Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Ms. Nadia Fettah.
“Rebranding means more than a name change. It is about transforming
the institution’s operational framework and expanding its role as a
development bank. This transition makes the institution more agile and
impactful across the entire housing value chain,” said Thierno-Habib
Hann, Managing Director and CEO of Shelter Afrique Development Bank.
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Over the years, ShafDB has pursued a strategic transformation agenda
aimed at broadening its financing portfolio to address the growing
demand for affordable housing and sustainable urban development across
the continent. With a membership of 44 African countries, the Bank
continues to respond to Africa’s pressing housing challenges through
innovative financing solutions and strategic partnerships.
“Our success will not ultimately be measured by strategies adopted,
policies approved, or meetings held. It will be measured by homes
financed, cities improved, jobs created, and lives transformed. The
reform phase of the institution must now become the delivery phase,”
said H.E. Lionel Zinsou, Chairman of Shelter Afrique Development Bank.
The Bank’s transition into a Multilateral Development Bank positions
it alongside Africa’s leading development finance institutions and
strengthens its capacity to mobilize capital for transformative
projects. ShafDB aims to play a leading role in addressing Africa’s
estimated housing deficit of more than 53 million units, which requires
approximately US$1.3 trillion in financing.
“Our vision for the next five years and beyond is to lead the
transformation of Africa’s housing sector and urban infrastructure
while creating jobs and improving livelihoods across the continent,”
added Hann.
The rebranding comes at a time when African multilateral development
institutions are forging stronger alliances to mobilize capital and
drive sustainable development impact. The new brand identity reflects
ShafDB’s renewed ambition and commitment to financing inclusive,
resilient, and sustainable urban growth.
The unveiling also aligns with the theme of the 45th AGM, “The Future
of Cities: Financing Inclusive, Green, and Resilient Urban
Development,” which has brought together leading voices in housing,
finance, infrastructure, and urban development to advance solutions for
Africa’s rapidly urbanizing future.
As Africa seeks to shape its own development trajectory, Shelter Afrique
Development Bank remains committed to mobilizing resources, fostering
partnerships, and delivering innovative financing solutions that support
the continent’s housing and urban development aspirations.
