Private Sector Membership
i. Eligibility
Eligibility for private sector membership is open to organisations that are active in infrastructure, energy, project finance, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), within the following professional sector classifications:
- Charity / Non-Profit / Social enterprise
- Construction / Contractor
- Financial Advisor
- FM / Service Provider
- Insurance Advisor / Provider
- Investor / Fund / Asset Manager
- Legal Advisor
- Lending Bank
- Project Manager
- Ratings Agency
- Research Services / Professional Services
- Software Developer / Fintech
- Sole Practitioner
- Sponsor / Developer
- Technical Advisor
- Utilities / Energy Provider
If you are uncertain which professional sector classification is most applicable to your organisation, please contact [email protected] for guidance and assistance with your application.
ii. Exclusions
Private sector membership is not available to:
- Individuals of an organisation. IPFA corporate membership is only provided at an organisational level.
- Organisations who are not active within the energy, project finance, and or Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) sector.
iii. IPFA Membership Levels
Full
- Ideal for those keen on staying updated with global developments, this will give your team unrestricted access to our Global Webinars, Networks & Special Interest Groups, and the opportunity to feature your company logo on our website homepage.
Local
- Provides regional team access to selected membership services. Suited for organisations with a strategic focus on specific markets within IPFA’s regional categorisation and do not wish to access our wider benefits.
Core
- Restricted team access for up to ten individuals, featuring essential benefits tailored to smaller organisations or more nascent businesses within the industry.
IPFA Regions for Local and Core Subscriptions: Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East, Asia Pacific (including Australia)
Solo
- Ideal for independent sole practitioners or those who have retired who wish to remain connected with industry.
We invite you to look at our Guide to IPFA Membership for more details on the valuable benefits that come with membership.
iv. How to apply for Private Sector Membership
A membership application can be submitted by completing our online membership form or by contacting the Membership Team via email at [email protected]. We aim to respond to your application within two business days. A membership application can be submitted by an organisation at any point in the year.
Upon application, eligibility is reviewed in line with the guidelines above. If an organisation’s status is unclear or falls into a grey area, the decision will be escalated to the local regional Branch Council for further consideration.
Further details of our membership terms and conditions can be found here.
Honorary Membership
i. Eligibility
Eligibility for honorary membership is open to organisations that are active in infrastructure and energy, project finance, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), within three key categories:
- Academic Institutions
- Public Sector
- International Financial Institutions (IFIs), Development Banks (DBs) and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs)
Organisations must operate primarily in the public interest, with a policy-driven, non-commercial mandate.
To qualify, organisations must be wholly owned by a government entity OR operate in a way that ensures the public benefits from their profits. Government-owned investment funds qualify if their returns directly support public services or national development.
ii. Exclusions
Honorary membership is not available to:
- Organisations whose primary focus is profit maximisation.
- Organisations that are partly or jointly owned by government entities but operate primarily as commercial businesses.
- Organisations publicly listed on a stock exchange.
iii. Specific Criteria by Sector
Academia
- Academic institutions must be a recognised university, research institution or have active research, teaching, or public policy initiatives related to industry.
Public Sector
- Public sector entities must be a government body, agency, or regulator directly involved in policy, regulation or development and operate in a non-commercial capacity.
International Financial Institutions (IFIs), Development Banks (DBs) and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs)
- Organisations must be multilateral, bilateral, or a national institution focused on financing, economic development, or policy support.
iv. How to apply for Honorary Membership
A membership application can be submitted by completing our online Honorary membership form or by contacting the Membership Team via email at [email protected] .
Upon application, eligibility is reviewed in line with the guidelines above. If an organisation’s status is unclear or falls into a grey area, the decision will be escalated to the Eligibility Committee for further consideration.
Further details of our membership terms and conditions can be found here.
