August 06, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina Calls for Technology Transfer to Farmers
Africa should be the breadbasket of the world, has no reason spending US$ 35 billion a year importing food, Adesina tells Agriculture conference in U.S. Read more »
August 02, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Calls for Greater Push for Breastfeeding to Jumpstart Wellbeing of Future Generation
As World Breastfeeding Week kicks off this year, the African Development Bank calls on African countries to push breastfeeding as a means to give children a vital head start to… Read more »
August 05, 2018
Africa: President Adesina Keynote Speaker At 2018 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association's Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association… Read more »
August 02, 2018
Africa: Sub-Regional Workshop On African Development Bank's Independent Review Mechanism
The Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM) of the African Development Bank Group is organizing a sub-regional information workshop on the Bank's "Independent Review Mechanism:… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Visits Bank-Funded Morocco-Spain Power Interconnection Project
Nestled on the steep slopes of the northernmost part of Morocco facing Spain, is the Melloussa interconnection station, which provides 15% of Morocco's electricity production. Read more »
August 01, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Shares Milestones and Lessons Learnt During Administrative Tribunal's First 20 Years
The African Development Bank marked the 20th anniversary of its Administrative Tribunal with a forum held at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and South African Embassy to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Anniversary in Cote d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank and the South African embassy in Cote d'Ivoire have finalized preparations for a joint lecture to honour Nelson Mandela's hundredth birthday. Read more »
July 31, 2018
Africa: Adea and Partners Launch 2017/2018 Education Research in Africa Award
The competition for the 3rd and 4th editions of the Education Research in Africa Award (ERAA) is now open. Read more »
Africa: Dr. Mateus Magala Vice President for Corporate Services and Human Resources
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mateus Magala as Vice President for Corporate Services and Human Resources, effective from… Read more »
Africa: Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala - Vice President for Finance and Chief Finance Officer
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Bajabulile "Swazi" Tshabalala as Vice President for Finance and Chief Finance Officer for the… Read more »
July 30, 2018
Africa: Morocco Making Giant Strides in Electrification
Morocco has emerged as a pioneer in renewable energy in Africa, revolutionizing its energy sector, to achieve nearly hundred percent nationwide supply Read more »
July 26, 2018
Africa: African Investment Forum Road Show in Cairo, Attended By Egyptian Public and Private Sector Entities
Over 80 Egyptian public and private sector entities attended the African Investment Forum (AIF) road show organised by the African Development Bank on Wednesday 25 July 2018 in… Read more »
July 25, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Reiterates Support for Lake Chad Basin Heritage Project
Dore was speaking at a side event of a High Level Political Forum held in New York July 16-18 Read more »
Africa: The Facility for Agricultural Finance in Africa Receives Fapa Donors' Approval Seal
Despite this potential, the sector substantially lacks financial investment. The share of commercial bank lending to agriculture remains very low, ranging from 3% in Sierra Leone,… Read more »
July 30, 2018
Africa: 2018 World Water Week - "Water, Ecosystems and Human Development" - Focus On Africa
The 2018 World Water Week will take place from 26 to 31 August in Stockholm, Sweden, under the theme: "Water, ecosystems and human development." Read more »
July 26, 2018
Southern Africa: African Development Bank and Partners to Convene for Talks On Controlling Fall Armyworm Threat in Southern Africa
The African Development Bank will on 26-27 July 2018, host "From Plan to Action," a meeting on controlling Fall Armyworm in southern Africa. The meeting will bring together… Read more »
July 23, 2018
Africa: In Kenya, African Development Bank Marks a Milestone in Financing Clean Energy On the Continent
Excited by the success of the Menengai geothermal power projects in Kenya, African development Bank plans to increase the share of its clean energy-financing portfolio to 100%. The… Read more »
Africa: Development in Action - Expansion of Nairobi's Outer Ring Road Reduces Traffic Congestion, Public Commute Times
Commuting time reduced from 2 hours to 10 minutes Read more »
July 25, 2018
Africa: Africa Investment Forum - African Development Bank and Partners to Discuss Key Roles in Accelerating Africa's Investment Opportunities
The African Development Bank will on 25 July 2018, host a discussion on "Attracting Private Sector Investment into Africa" along BRICS Business Forum, and in collaborating with the… Read more »
July 20, 2018
Africa: Trade Finance - African Development Bank Approves U.S.$ 250-Million Risk Participation Agreement With Absa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, approved an unfunded US$ 250-million Risk Participation Agreement with ABSA Bank Limited. Read more »
Africa: Tanzania to Receive U.S.$ 123 Million African Development Bank Loan to Finance Power Transmission Line Project
The African Development Bank approved on Friday 20 July 2018, a loan of US$ 123.39 million to the United Republic of Tanzania to finance part of the country's North- West Grid 400… Read more »
July 26, 2018
Africa: South Africa Sees Africa Investment Forum As Vehicle for Economic Growth
The Africa Investment Forum (AIF), African Development Bank's new platform to enhance private-sector cooperation and drive investment to key development sectors on the continent,… Read more »
July 19, 2018
Africa: Africa50 Meeting - Kenyatta and Adesina Call for Accelerated Private Sector Investment in Infrastructure
President Uhuru Kenyatta has made an urgent call for developing and funding bankable infrastructure projects to drive Africa's growth agenda. Read more »
Africa: President Adesina in Kenya to Support Africa's Investment Agenda
The President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina is in Kenya on a state visit from -19-21 July 2018 to participate in high-level activities aimed at strengthening… Read more »
July 18, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Portuguese-Speaking Countries Sign Declaration to Spur Economic Development in Lusophone Africa
"Compact" seeks to attract increased private investment opportunities Read more »