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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