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 around the world, and making an impact at scale. We provide the infrastructure to enable people to live better lives and achieve their full potential. We bring together 57 member countries on four continents - touching the lives of 1 in 5 of the world's population. We are one of the world's most active multilateral development banks, and a global leader in Islamic finance, with an AAA rating, operating assets of over US$16 billion and subscribed capital of US$70 billion. We are a truly global organization, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with main centers in Morocco, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and Senegal, and gateway offices in Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Nigeria. We promote cooperation among member states in a unique non-political environment, where we focus on the betterment of humanity. Embrace the challenges of the future We provide support to enable our member countries to grow their economies and societies, so that they are ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of our modern world. Our five pillars of activity Building partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society through Public Private Partnerships (PPP). Adding value to the economies and societies of developing countries by increasing skills and sharing knowledge. Focus on science, technology and innovation-led solutions to the world's biggest development challenges, through enhanced communication and financing, and focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Fostering global development underpinned by sustainable, ethical, and Sharia-compliant financing structures, as global leaders in Islamic finance. Fostering cooperation among member states in a unique non-political environment, where we come together to focus on the betterment of humanity.
