November 09, 2022
Africa: Opec Fund and African Development Bank Group Increase Cooperation to Promote Sustainable Development in Africa
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development and the African Development Bank Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Africa: UK Steps Up Climate Adaptation Finance Support for Africa
The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in its financial support to the poorest African countries that bear the brunt of climate change. Read more »
Africa: African Union Welcomes the Netherlands' Contribution of Eur 110 Million for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program At COP27
The African Union (AU) welcomed the Netherlands' contribution of EUR 110 million in support of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) ahead of the COP27 Leaders' Event… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: Keizai Doyukai, African Development Bank Group Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Cooperation and Business Ties Between Japan and Africa
KEIZAI DOYUKAI, or the Japan Association of Corporate Executives today signed a statement of intent with the African Development Bank Group to foster closer collaboration and to… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank, United Kingdom and London Market Insurers Enter New Risk Transfer Partnership for Climate Action
The African Development Bank, the government of the United Kingdom and three globally recognized insurance companies have closed on a new and innovative risk sharing transaction… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Africa: European Union-African Development Bank Group High Level Conference On Water Investment
What: European Union-African Development Bank Group High Level Conference on Water Investment Read more »
October 11, 2022
Africa: Sweden Reassures AfDB President of Continued Strong Support for Africa
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina bolstered continued strong support for the institution and its development initiatives recently from one of the group's… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Africa: Webinar - Presentation of African Economic Outlook 2022 to Asian Audiences
What: Presentation of the African Development Bank African Economic Outlook 2022: Supporting Climate Resilience and a Just Energy Transition in Africa to Asian Audiences Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Chief Visits Norway - Shore Up Continued Support for Solutions to Africa's Development Challenges
In the face of a looming food crisis that could hit Africa and other parts of the world on account of Russia's war in Ukraine, Norway this week announced that it is providing 100… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Ticad 8 - Spotlight On African Innovation Talent
Within the framework of the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), the African Development Bank's North Africa Office supported some African… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Sponsors Study Visit to Two Scandinavian Cities for Municipal Officials of 11 African Cities
Representatives of 11 African cities have begun a visit to two Scandinavian cities to learn about people-centred solutions to urban planning and development under a trip sponsored… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Africa: Japan, UK Keen to Channel IMF Support Through Top African Lender
Five nations mulling option of channeling SDRs, AfDB head says Read more »
September 16, 2022
Africa: Senegal - African Development Fund Replenishment Meeting - Delegates Visit Rice Fields and Interact With Beneficiaries of Projects Financed By the Fund
On Thursday, 15 September 2022, the farmers of the Baboulaye Valley in western Senegal welcomed special visitors. Delegates from the African Development Fund (ADF), the African… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina to Join World Leaders for UN General Assembly
African Development Bank Group head Dr. Akinwumi Adesina will join other world leaders for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City to discuss global issues… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Africa: US Government Announces $5 Million Grant to Support African Development Bank in Tackling Methane Emissions
Climate envoy Kerry announces funding at Dakar meeting of African ministers Read more »
September 05, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank and Portugal Sign Eur 400 Million Guarantee Agreement to Underpin Lusophone Compact
The African Development Bank and the Portuguese government have signed a guarantee agreement to be extended to the African Development Bank under the Lusophone Compact. The Compact… Read more »
Central Africa: African Climate Week 2022 - In Central Africa, the African Development Bank Collaborates With UN Agencies to Advance Climate Action
The African Development Bank and several UN agencies - the UN Regional Office for Central Africa, the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the UN Office… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Africa: Ticad8 - African Development Bank to Complement Japan Africa Dream Scholarship With African Science, Technology and Innovation Fund - Dr. Adesina
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has commended the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant, established by the Bank and the government of Japan,… Read more »
Africa: Virtual Meeting for Asian Investors Ahead of the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2022
What: Virtual investor meeting for Asian investors in preparation for Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2022 Read more »
August 28, 2022
Africa: Japan and the African Development Bank announce up to $5 billion in support for Africa's private sector
- The government of Japan and the African Development Bank have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation under the fifth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for… Read more »
Africa: Japan and the African Development Bank Announce Up to $5 Billion in Support for Africa's Private Sector
The government of Japan and the African Development Bank have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation under the fifth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Africa: The 8th Tokyo International Conference On African Development to Shore Up Japanese-Africa Economic Cooperation
The African Development Bank Group will play a key role in the eighth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) taking place in the Tunisian… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Africa: Ticad8 Official Side Event - Accelerating Clean Energy Access With Climate Finance
Date: Monday, 22 August 2022 Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Atlantic Council Panel On 2022 African Economic Outlook Pushes for 'Africa Agenda' At Cop 27
Africa deserves the highest priority attention at the United Nations climate conference, COP 27 to be held in November this year, panel members discussing the African Development… Read more »
July 26, 2022
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2022 - African Development Bank and IMF Experts Underscore the Urgency of Climate Financing for Africa
African Development Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts have stressed the urgency of mobilizing climate financing for Africa during a panel discussion on the African… Read more »