MDB Methodology for Private Investment Mobilization: Reference Guide
This 2018 reference guide, jointly issued by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), outlines a standardized methodology for measuring and reporting private investment mobilization.
It introduces core concepts such as Private Direct Mobilization (PDM), Private Indirect Mobilization (PIM), and Total Activity Financing (TAF). The guide details eligibility criteria, attribution rules to avoid double counting, and treatment of financial instruments including loans, equity, guarantees, and trade finance. It emphasizes consistent reporting across MDBs to support development finance goals under the “Billions to Trillions” agenda. It also compares MDB methodologies with OECD and Joint MDB Climate Co-Finance frameworks.
Case studies demonstrate practical application, and appendices list country groupings for attribution. This guide helps ensure transparency, comparability, and accountability in mobilizing private capital for development projects.
