September 12, 2018
Africa: A Continent in Mourning
As the world bids farewell to global statesman and former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, the African Development Bank joins a continent in mourning in paying tribute… Read more »
Africa: ALSF Wins Best Legal Department of the Year Prize At the African Legal Awards
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) was recognized as Best Legal Department of the Year (Large Teams) at the 2018 Annual African Legal Awards held in Johannesburg, South… Read more »
September 11, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Supports Prudent Debt Management and Senegal's National Development Strategy
On September 5th, 2018, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved a partial credit guarantee for the Republic of Senegal to help hedge currency risk arising… Read more »
September 10, 2018
Africa: 14 September 2018 Deadline for Applications to Next African Global It Leaders Program, Spring 2019
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank has announced the implementation of the Next African Global IT Leaders Program under the aegis of the Korea-Africa… Read more »
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects
The Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption of the Bank found the consulting company and its executive director to have engaged in an obstructive practice Read more »
September 07, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$ 15 Million Equity Investment to Boost SME Growth in West Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US$ 15 million equity investment in Verod Capital Growth Fund III, a private equity fund that will make… Read more »
September 06, 2018
Africa: "Evaluating for Greater Impact of the Africa 2063 Development Agenda"
"Learning constructively from past successes, the African Development Bank considers mistakes and experiences critical building blocks and tools for promoting accountability in… Read more »
September 05, 2018
Africa: "Africa Is the Place to Be," African Development Bank President Tells Chinese Business Leaders At the China-Africa Forum
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has urged Chinese business leaders to attend the Africa Investment Forum scheduled to take place in Johannesburg,… Read more »
September 10, 2018
Africa: Launch of the African Domestic Bond Fund
The African Development Bank and MCB Capital Markets are pleased to invite you to the launch of the African Domestic Bond Fund (ADBF), the first multijurisdictional sovereign fixed… Read more »
September 03, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina to Attend China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing
The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a delegation to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 2018), which will take place in the… Read more »
September 05, 2018
Africa: Evaluation Week 2018
In pursuit of economic and social progress, African countries implemented structural programs for sustainable development, including the African Union 2030 Agenda. Read more »
August 27, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank and FAO Target Agriculture Investments to End Hunger and Create Wealth in Africa
Strategic alliance includes commitment to raise funds to promote food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development Read more »
Africa: Unlocking Africa's Agricultural Potential to Create Wealth
Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, Africa Development Bank at the Public Lecture of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, held at the FAO Head… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Nordic Development Fund and Partners Launch Off-Grid Energy Access Fund With Us$58 Million
The African Development Bank, the Nordic Development Fund and other partners have committed US$ 58 million to support the Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (OGEF). Read more »
August 22, 2018
Africa: Textile and Clothing Industries Can Drive Africa's Industrialization, Benefit Women
As the African Development Bank celebrates World Fashion Day, we take this opportunity to reflect on the potential of the Fashion industry to create value and wealth across the… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Namibia Government Sign U.S. $ 217.8 Million Loan to Boost Economic Governance in Namibia
The Government of the Republic of Namibia and the African Development Bank have signed a loan agreement worth US$ 217.8 million (ZAR 3 billion) to finance the second phase of the… Read more »
August 28, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina to Deliver Public Lectures At FAO in Rome and At Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands.
On 28 August 2018, the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will deliver a Public Lecture on strategies for unlocking Africa's agricultural potential at the… Read more »
August 18, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Mourns Passing of Former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi A. Annan
The African Development Bank has learned with deep sadness the news of the death of Kofi A. Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Noble Peace Prize Laureate, at… Read more »
August 17, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Canada Share Commitment to Women's Empowerment On the Continent
On her first visit to the West African nation of Côte d'Ivoire, Canada's Minister of International Development, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and the President of the African… Read more »
September 18, 2018
Africa: Global Public Procurement Conference 2018
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IaDB), and other multilateral development banks and international institutions, is… Read more »
August 14, 2018
Africa: The Youth - Africa's Most Valuable Resource for Economic Transformation
With over 200 million people aged between 15 and 24, Africa has the largest population of young people in the world, with current trends indicating a doubling of the numbers by… Read more »
Africa: 2017 Annual Report Highlights Idev's Contribution to the Bank's Delivery On the High 5s
The Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) has presented its 2017 Annual Report to the African Development Bank Group Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness. Read more »
August 09, 2018
Africa: Japanese Public and Private Entities Show Interest in African Investment Forum
The African Development Bank Group's External Representation Office for Asia hosted a seminar in the Japanese capital to present the upcoming Africa Investment Forum, which is… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Partnership Day With International Finance Corporation
Following a series of meetings between the African Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation during the Africa CEO FORUM last March and the recent Annual Meetings… Read more »
August 07, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and South African Embassy to Host a Joint Lecture to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Centenary in Cote d'Ivoire
As part of Nelson Mandela's centenary celebration, the African Development Bank, through its Institute of African development (ECAD) will organize a public lecture on the theme… Read more »