Africa: African Development Bank, Mariner Investment Group, and Africa50 Price Landmark $1 Billion Impact Securitization

With "Room2run," AfDB launches securitization market for multilateral development bank sector Read more »

Africa: What Could Women Do With $ 3 Billion?

Keynote Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank, at the Inauguration of Canada's Financial Development Institution (FINDEV Canada), Montreal,… Read more »

Africa: Remarks By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank At the Lunch Meeting With the African Diplomatic Community in Tokyo, Japan - September 6, 2018

Your Excellencies, I thank you for your gracious acceptance of our invitation to this lunch meeting. It's great to see you all, once again, and I'm delighted that we continue to… Read more »

Africa: "The Status Quo Must Change." - Adesina Tells Findev Canada Conference in Montreal

"No country can possibly move forward in the 21st century if it leaves half of its talent on the sidelines," African Development President, Akinwumi Adesina told delegates at the… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank and MCB Group Launch African Domestic Bond Fund

First multijurisdictional fixed income Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on the continent Read more »

Africa: African Agric Ministers, Private and Public Sector Leaders Push for More Investment, Less Talk

Several African agriculture ministers joined public and private sector representatives calling for more investment in agriculture at a Leadership4Agriculture event held at the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Releases New Tool to Assess Resilience and Fragility in Countries

An innovative and inclusive approach Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Says Staple Crops Processing Zones Will Transform African Agriculture

"The zones will allow African countries to substantially reduce food imports, and become net exporters of processed foods and commodities" - President Akinwumi Adesina. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Boosts Cameroon Livestock and Fish Farming With €84 Million Loan

The African Development Bank Group has extended a loan of €84 million to Cameroon to support livestock and fish production in the central African country in line with the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina to Embark On Four-Day Working Visit to Canada to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a delegation to Canada from 17-20 November, along with David Stevenson, Executive Director at the… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »