Preparing African infrastructure projects for credible funding, partnership and execution
Many infrastructure projects do not fail because the need is weak. They fail because the project is not sufficiently prepared for institutional scrutiny.
i5 Africa helps strengthen projects before they reach funders, investors and implementation partners. We focus on the practical requirements that determine whether a project can move forward: scope clarity, stakeholder alignment, legal and institutional logic, risk allocation, ESG readiness, funding structure, implementation planning and long-term operational performance.
i5´s Bankability Lens
POLICY ALIGNMENT
Is the project aligned with government priorities, national development strategies and public-sector implementation capacity?
COMMERCIAL LOGIC
Is there a credible revenue model, funding pathway, value-capture mechanism or public-payment structure?
RISK ALLOCATION
Are construction, demand, political, currency, land, environmental, social and operational risks identified and allocated appropriately?
ESG & SAFEGUARD READINESS
Can the project respond to environmental, social, governance, community and disclosure expectations?
GOVERNANCE IMPLEMENTATION
Is there a practical structure for decision-making, procurement, reporting, delivery oversight and accountability?
INVESTOR COMMUNICATION
Can the project be clearly explained to DFIs, lenders, equity partners, public authorities and strategic operators?