JHF will provide technical assistance to ShafDB ― Promoting the development of housing finance in Africa ―
release : September 11,2026
Japan Housing Finance Agency (JHF) concluded the agreement of fee-based technical assistance with Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) *.
Having the expertise and long history in housing finance, JHF will provide ShafDB with technical assistance to support the development of housing finance in Africa.
The signing ceremony was held in Republic of Kenya, on August 21, 2026.
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※ Representatives from ShafDB and JHF at the signing ceremony
From left to right:
Mr. Thierno-Habib Hann, Managing Director, ShafDB
Mr. DATE Yuji, Director General, International affairs and Research Department, JHF
* About ShafDB
- Established: 1982
- Shareholders: the African Development Bank, African Reinsurance Corporation and 44 countries in Africa
- Major Businesses: Lending to local financial institutions, direct funding for affordable housing development projects, support for PPP projects, advisory services, management and administration of green housing funds.