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BRICS Development Bank Approves $12 Billion Infrastructure Fund

February 17, 2026 at 11:39 PM389 views

Multilateral Finance

The New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a $12 billion infrastructure investment fund targeting transportation, energy, and digital connectivity projects across BRICS member nations.

Allocation by Region

  • Russia and Central Asia: $3.2B (27%)
  • South Asia: $2.8B (23%)
  • Africa: $2.4B (20%)
  • Latin America: $2.0B (17%)
  • Southeast Asia: $1.6B (13%)

Russian Projects

Approved Russian projects include the Northern Sea Route logistics infrastructure, Trans-Siberian Railway modernization, and 5G network expansion in the Urals Federal District.

The fund represents the largest single allocation in NDB history.

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