The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is a development finance institution that seeks to advance the development impact in Southern Africa by expanding access to development finance and effectively integrating and implementing sustainable development solutions. DBSA seeks to improve quality of life, support economic growth, support regional integration and promote sustainable use of scarce resource.
DBSA has supported Western Power from the earliest stages of the project through their Project Preparation Fund which has provided funding for key project studies from inception through to bankable feasibility. Through their involvement DBSA has facilitated significant additional private and public investment in the project.