Expansion Opportunities NDB has been actively expanding its membership since 2021, adding new members from diverse regions. This indicates ongoing opportunities to engage in co-financing and multi-country projects with new entrants and potential alternative funding partners.

Infrastructure Financing With a cumulative approval of around USD 39 billion across 120 projects in clean energy, transport, water and sanitation, digital infrastructure, and environmental protection, there is strong demand for partners that can support large-scale, multi-sector infrastructure finance and related advisory services.

Risk & Compliance Recent leadership appointments focusing on risk management and ESG standards, plus a formalized risk function, create openings for solutions in risk analytics, ESG compliance, governance processes, and sustainable financing frameworks tailored for development banks.

Regional Growth Headquartered in Shanghai with regional offices and a BRICS+ mandate, NDB aims to diversify geography and sectors. This presents sales potential in cross-border financing, advisory services, and local partner networks in emerging markets and specific BRICS+ member economies.

Digital & Payment Modernization Launch of cross-border payment system signals a push toward payment modernization and corridors beyond traditional networks. Opportunities exist for fintech, payment rails, treasury solutions, and compliance-native tech to support secure, efficient cross-border transactions.