DRIVE — Infrastructure Grant
Funds public infrastructure preparation for projects in emerging markets through grants and guarantees linked to Dutch development financing.
DRIVE (Development Related Infrastructure Investment Vehicle) is a grant and guarantee instrument administered jointly by Invest International and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) on behalf of the Dutch government. The program supports businesses — both Dutch and international — that contribute to the development of public infrastructure in emerging and developing markets. DRIVE covers up t…
Grants and guarantees covering up to 50% of implementation costs for public infrastructure projects in developing and emerging markets, targeting food security, water, climate, healthcare, and SRHR.
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