About IsDB

The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development bank (MDB), working to improve the lives of those we serve by promoting social and economic development in Member countries and Muslim communities worldwide, delivering impact at scale.


1. We provide the infrastructure to enable people to lead better lives and achieve their full potential.
2. We bring together 57 member countries across four continents – touching the lives of 1 in 5 of the world’s population.
3. We are one of the world’s most active MDBs, a global leader in Islamic finance and a AAA-rated supranational with a subscribed capital of USD 76 billion.
4. We are a truly global institution, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with major hubs in Morocco, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and Senegal, and gateway offices in Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Nigeria.
5. We foster collaboration between our members nations in a uniquely non-political environment, as we focus on the betterment of humanity.


Golden Jubilee

As we reflect upon our remarkable journey of impact and growth, commemorating five decades of unwavering collaboration, steadfast partnerships, and transformative change, the Islamic Development Bank is thrilled to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary. This monumental event will unfold in the dynamic capital city of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, on the 28th of April 2024. Anticipate further updates and moments of reflection as we mark this significant milestone in our dedicated pursuit of sustainable development and impactful global initiatives.


Who we are

The Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development bank (MDB), working to improve the lives of those we serve by promoting social and economic development in Member countries and Muslim communities worldwide, delivering impact at scale.

We provide the infrastructure to enable people to lead better lives and achieve their full potential.


Vision

IsDB Group strives to become the development partner of choice for its member countries, inspired by Islamic principles, that helps transform the landscape of comprehensive human development in the Muslim world and preserve human dignity.


Mission

The IsDB Group exists to foster economic development and social progress of member countries and Muslim communities individually as well as jointly in accordance with the principles of the Shari’ah.


Our Strategic Drivers

1. Excel In Supporting Nationally Driven Solutions
2. Apply Islamic Principles for Sustained Growth
3. Direct Resources towards Productivity and Resilience


Embracing Future Challenges

We put the support in place to enable our member countries to grow their economies and societies, so they are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of our modern world.


Our 5 pillars of activity

1. Building partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society through Public Private Partnerships (PPP).
2. Adding value to the economies and societies of developing countries through increased skills and knowledge sharing.
3. Focusing on science, technology and innovation led solutions to the world’s greatest development challenges, through boosted connectivity and funding, and a focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
4. Promoting global development that is underpinned by Shariah compliant long term sustainable and ethical financing structures, as global leaders in Islamic Finance.
5. Fostering collaboration between our members nations in a uniquely non-political environment, as we come together to focus on the betterment of humanity.