Governance Documents

NCDF Group maintains a structured governance framework supported by formal policies, board charters, and operational manuals.
These documents define how the Group is governed, how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how accountability is maintained across the platform.
Our governance documentation reflects a commitment to transparency, institutional discipline, and alignment with international best practices.

Governance Framework

NCDF Group’s governance framework is designed to support:

clear separation of roles across the platform

disciplined decision-making processes

effective risk management and control

transparency in reporting and disclosures

long-term value creation
 Governance is applied across:

NCDF Holdings Limited (strategic oversight)

NCDF Investment Management Plc (fiduciary investment management)

NCDF Securities Limited (capital markets execution)

SPVs and operating companies (project delivery)

Each entity operates within defined governance structures and policies.

Board & Governance

Board Charter

Defines the role, authority, responsibilities, and operating procedures of the Board of Directors.

Summarises the governance principles, structures, and practices that guide NCDF Group.

Sets out the ethical standards and professional conduct expected across the institution.

Sets out the framework for Board composition, succession, governance oversight, and remuneration matters.

Board & Governance

Audit & Risk Committee Charter

Defines the mandate and oversight responsibilities of the committee for financial reporting, internal control, audit, and risk management.

Outlines how NCDF Group identifies, assesses, manages, monitors, and reports risk across the institution.

Establishes standards for identifying, disclosing, and managing actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.

Establishes zero-tolerance standards on bribery, corruption, improper payments, and unethical conduct.

Investment & Capital Governance

Investment Decision Framework

Sets out the governance process for screening, reviewing, approving, and monitoring investments and projects.

Defines approval limits and decision-making authority across the Board, management, and operational functions.

Environmental & Social Governance

Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS)

Provides the framework for managing environmental and social risks and responsibilities across projects and investments.

Disclosure & Reporting

Disclosure Policy

Provides the framework for transparent, accurate, and timely institutional disclosure.

Access & Availability

NCDF Group provides access to governance documents to support transparency and investor confidence.

Documents are classified as:

  • Publicly Available – accessible for download
  • Available Upon Request – provided to investors and partners upon engagement
  • Restricted Documents – available under confidentiality arrangements

Requests for additional documentation may be directed to the Governance Office.