The first step towards the application for AP3F support is the submission on an Expression of Interest (EOI). This can be done via letter, email or the online form
The first step towards the application for AP3F support is the submission on an Expression of Interest (EOI). This can be done via letter, email or the online form
All applications for AP3F support should be linked, or otherwise complimentary, to a specific infrastructure project or projects, and should meet AP3F eligibility criteria
AP3F Facility Manager conducts a preliminary assessment of the applications and advise DMC Agencies accordingly. If the assessment is positive, the Facility Manager invites the DMC Agency to prepare an application for AP3F support
The recipients of AP3F assistance may include central and local governments of DMC countries, government agencies (including sub-sovereign and government-owned entities), and other entities eligible to receive assistance from ADB (DMC Agencies). Projects and developments which do not involve a key public sector counterparty will not be supported by AP3F.
Projects eligible for AP3F support range from management and operating service contracts, through concession-type design, build, finance, operate and maintain contracts, through partial divestitures, or privatizations (full divestitures) in the following infrastructure sectors:
DMC Agencies may also apply for assistance such as upstream legislative and regulatory reform, appropriate PPP project selection criteria, design and planning support, staff training, and market and/or stakeholder awareness.