In its fourth edition, this report focuses on recent developments in Africa's banking sectors and the policy options for all stakeholders.The study of banking sectors across all African sub-regions includes the results of the EIB survey of banking groups operating in Africa.Three thematic chapters address challenges and opportunities for financing investment in Africa:Crowding out of private sector lending by public debt issuanceThe state of bank recovery and resolution laws in AfricaPolicy options on how to finance infrastructure development.The report finds that in many African banking markets, the last two years saw a pause in financial deepening. However, a rising share of banking groups report improving market conditions and plan a structural expansion of their operations in Africa and a continued push for new technologies.

About European Investment BankThe European Investment Bank is the world's biggest multilateral lender. The only bank owned by and representing the interests of the EU countries, the EIB finances Europe's economic growth. Over six decades the Bank has backed start-ups like Skype and massive schemes like the Øresund Bridge linking Sweden and Denmark. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the EIB Group includes the European Investment Fund, a specialist financer of small and medium-sized enterprises.