Africa: Private Sector Is the Key to Africa's Green Economic Transformation

The private sector is key to mobilising green investment and sustainable development in Africa. Climate change presents a US$3 trillion investment opportunity in Africa by 2030.… Read more »

Africa: Green Enterprises Are the Future to a Climate-Resilient Africa

Prof Mwauia Shadda, Chair, Sudanese Environment Conservation Society Read more »

Africa: Sustainability and Development in Informal Cities - Two Sides of the Same Coin

More than 80% of Africa's population growth over the next 30 years will occur in cities. Urban centres will generate the bulk of C02 emissions and waste, while also remaining… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$75 Million to Dal Group Co. Ltd to Transform Country's Food and Agriculture

The African Development Bank has approved its first private sector investment in Sudan in a multi-currency loan equivalent to US$75 million to DAL Group Co. Ltd - one of Sudan's… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Board Approves Bank's Borrowing Program for 2019

Bank to continue to raise its profile in the capital markets to provide cost-effective resources to finance projects and programs in Africa Read more »

Africa: Cop24 - Increased Water Financing, Infrastructure Is Key to Ensuring Cross-Border Water Security in Africa

The African Development Bank has presented the impacts of climate change on water security on the African continent and the importance of investment in water and sanitation… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Places Water and Sanitation On Africa's Climate Agenda

The rise in global temperature poses severe risks to water and sanitation. This includes African countries like Sudan and Niger, who grapple with extreme weather events in the… Read more »

Africa: The Land, Agriculture and Forestry Nexus At the Heart of African Sustainability

How Africa manages its land, agriculture and forestry is of critical importance to the health of its people, its economy and the world's climate. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Reiterates Support for Protection of Congo Basin Forest

The African Development Bank has reiterated its support for the Congo Forest Basin Partnership (CBFP) during its 18th Meeting of CBF on 27 and 28 November 2018 in Brussels,… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Stresses Public Investment, African Economic Development, At Think20 Inception Conference, Tokyo, Japan

Strengthening public investment management and increasing domestic revenue in Africa were major topics on the agenda of the Think20 (T20) Inception Conference attended by a senior… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »