The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) is the umbrella organization for development finance institutions in Africa. The Association was formed in 1975 under the auspices of the African Development Bank (AfDB), with the objectives being to stimulate cooperation for promoting and financing sustainable development in Africa and encourage economic integration on the continent. The AADFI currently has a membership of 90 institutions, including national, regional, and multilateral development finance institutions in Africa and other continents engaged in development finance activities in Africa. The Headquarters of the Association is in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.