December 11, 2018
Africa: Climate Change Resilience - The Need for Synergy in African Initiatives
For most African countries, agriculture is a key sector: it employs over 60% of the working population of the continent and contributes 16,2% to Africa's GDP. Agriculture is also… Read more »
Africa: Operationalising the NDCs in Africa - "Think in Terms of Development Opportunities, Not Obstacles or Challenges"
To make a success of the implementation of the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in Africa, consideration must be given to adopting special legislation on climate and the… Read more »
Africa: "I Believe the Future of Africa Is Female" Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate Leymah Gbowee Tells Conference
"Don't buy into the myth that African women are weak. If you sit and engage them and let them be part of the process, we will have sustainable peace," 2011 Nobel Peace Prize… Read more »
Africa: Cleaning Up the Transport Sector in African Cities
Africa is the continent with the most rapidly growing urban population, at an estimated annual rate of 3%. The surge in population is paired with rapid urbanisation and increased… Read more »
December 13, 2018
East Africa: The African Development Bank, Partners, to Host Workshop On Comesa Harmonization of Seed Policy
The African Development Bank, through its Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT) programme, will organize a workshop for regional and partner organizations on… Read more »
December 11, 2018
Africa: Regional Hubs to Aid Countries in Achieving NDCs
One week into the United Nations climate negotiations at COP24, the importance of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in implementing the Paris Agreement is receiving… Read more »
December 10, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Lauds Egypt's Economic Rebound, Partnerships, At Africa 2018 Forum
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has saluted Egypt's strong macroeconomic performance, its improved ranking in the 'Doing Business Index,' and the success of… Read more »
Africa: Risk Management - Weather Services and Insurance to Counter Natural Disasters in Africa
In Africa, where many countries are exposed to risks of climate-change induced natural disaster, it is imperative to create integrated joint risk management strategies. This is… Read more »
Africa: Cop24 - From Policy to Action: Integrating Gender Into National Climate Actions in Africa
"Women's voice is critical, from local to the national, in planning and implementation. We must ensure women are given the skills tools and finance to address the climate change… Read more »
December 11, 2018
Africa: Technology's Crucial Role in Managing African Climate Shocks
The role of technology and climate information in helping Africa mitigate and adapt to climate change now and in the future cannot be underestimated. From creating more sustainable… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Participates in Women Empowering Africa Panel At Africa 2018 Forum
At the Africa 2018 Forum held in Sharm-El-Sheik from 8-9 December 2018, the role of women and young people in unlocking the economic potential of Africa took centre stage. The… Read more »
December 06, 2018
Africa: AEC Urges African Countries to Embrace Economic Integration As Game Changer for Inclusive Sustainable Growth
"Economic integration is a game-changing reality and African countries must fully embrace it to achieve sustainable and inclusive development that reduce poverty and inequality in… Read more »
December 07, 2018
Africa: Multilateral Development Banks - Turning the Paris Agreement Into Reality
Financial support is a critical element when it comes to achieving the world's climate goals, such as keeping the raise in temperature to well below 2 degrees. For many developing… Read more »
Africa: Europe's Future Lies in the South and Not the North, Says Italian Finance Minister At Africa Conference
"Africa is a continent of great change and opportunities. However, Europe finds it difficult to understand that its future lies in the South and not in the North," said Giovanni… Read more »
December 05, 2018
Africa: New Africa's Sustainable Development Report Urges Improved Planning to Leverage Potential of Urbanization and Address Attendant Environmental Challenges
The latest report on Africa's sustainable development urges governments to strengthen their urban planning capacities to manage the potential of the region's ever-expanding cities… Read more »
Africa: AEC2018 - African Governance Report Calls for Better Management of Natural Resources
The African Governance Report 2018 has called for better management of the continent's natural resources to match the expected yields generated by the African Continental Free… Read more »
Africa: AEC2018 - Calls for Quality Research to Boost African Economies and Integration
Jean-Guy Afrika, a Principal Trade Expert at the African Development Bank, has tasked researchers on the continent to provide quality evidence-based studies that can help… Read more »
Africa: Cop24 - "If Climate Change Gets Any Worse, We're Simply Going to Disappear!", 12-Year Old Mounir Mbogo Warns
At just 12 years of age, Mounir Mbogo wades into the climate discourse and has sounded the alarm on climate impacts to humanity's survival. Read more »
Africa: Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Small-Scale Renewables Energy in Africa
Africa has access to a unique wealth of primary renewable energy supplies. It has enough solar, wind and hydro resources to power up the whole continent and to increase the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2018 - Investing in Youth, a Must for Africa's Future
An Ivorian youth was among a select group who took centre stage on the final day of the Africa Investment Forum - to demonstrate their business acumen and to secure investment in… Read more »
December 04, 2018
Africa: AEC 2018 - Moving the Africa Free Trade Area Agreement Ahead With Quick Win Solutions
A total of 44 African nations signed the landmark African Continental Free Trade agreement earlier this year, with only 12 out of the required 22 countries ratifying the accord,… Read more »
December 06, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Nigerian Government Launch Multimillion-Dollar Initiative to Support Recovery Efforts in Northeast
In collaboration with Nigeria's Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative, the African Development Bank is launching the Bank-financed Inclusive Basic Delivery and… Read more »
Africa: At Closing of the 2018 African Economic Conference, Economic Integration Is Seen As a Game-Changer for Achieving Inclusive Sustainable Development
Economic integration is a game-changing reality and African countries must fully embrace it to achieve sustainable and inclusive development that reduce poverty- and inequality in… Read more »
December 05, 2018
Africa: Cop24 Panel On Need to Prioritise Energy Efficiency in Africa
On Tuesday, the second day of the UN climate change conference (COP24) the African Development Bank held a session on energy efficiency in Africa in its Pavilion, where panellists… Read more »
December 06, 2018
Africa: Speech Delivered By President Akinwumi A. Adesina Joint Interactive Session With the Minister of Finance of Italy
Good morning everyone. Thank you Minister of Finance, Giovanni Tria, for inviting me to this special session with you this morning. Yesterday we had a great day at the Ministry of… Read more »