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 »
Africa: Remembering Nelson Mandela At 100
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, fondly known as Madiba which in Xhosa means "Father of the Nation", would have been 100 years old today. The African Development Bank recalls the life,… Read more »
July 23, 2018
North Africa: Africa Investment Forum Road Show in North Africa
the African Development Bank will present the Africa Investment Forum (AIF), the largest investment market in Africa, in North Africa. The Bank is championing the continent's… Read more »
July 16, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Commends Afreximbank's Efforts to Advance Intra-African Trade
"Africa is in a hurry because it is hungry for economic transformation. We must move quickly from old methods of intervention in dealing with emerging challenges and taking… Read more »
July 13, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Afreximbank Sign Strategic Factoring Project to Support African SMEs
The African Development Bank, through its Trade Finance operations, and Afreximbank today signed a Grant Agreement to support the development of factoring (a form of debtor finance… Read more »
Africa: African Legal Support Facility and African Natural Resources Centre Strengthen Capacity in Negotiating Fisheries Agreements and Licences
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), in partnership with the African Natural Resources Centre of the African Development Bank, recently held a capacity development workshop… Read more »
July 17, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Convenes Pre-Ticad Energy Sector and Africa Investment Forum Seminar in Japan
The African Development Bank will on 2 August, 2018 organize a seminar on Africa's energy and investment potentials in Tokyo, Japan. Read more »
July 12, 2018
Africa: Transforming Power Utilities By Mainstreaming Smart Grids
The 2018 edition of African Power Utilities CEO Leadership Forum took place in Cairo, Egypt, 9-10 July 2018, focusing on "Deployment of Smart Grids, Opportunities, Challenges and… Read more »
July 17, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Development Evaluation Week 2018
Africa's ambitious transformation agenda cannot be achieved without effective monitoring and evaluation at the national, regional and continental levels. Monitoring and evaluation… Read more »
July 11, 2018
Africa: Deepening Africa's Financial Systems - African Development Bank Promotes SMEs Access to Funds
The African Development Bank has approved an additional US$10 million equity investment in the African Guarantee Fund for SMEs. This support will enable the Fund to continue… Read more »
Africa: Zambia to Diversify Energy Generation With African Development Bank Support
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved US$50 million framework financing for small-scale renewable energy projects in Zambia, which will help diversify… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Energy Forum Makes Recommendations and Suggests Strategies for Accelerating Development.
Stakeholders commit to time-bound action plans in renewed urgent drive to light up Africa. Read more »
July 10, 2018
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Will Help De-Risk Investment and Catalyze Private Sector
By de-risking lending, AIF is uniquely placed to help businesses mobilize financial resources to catalyze private sector development, says Nigerian Government Read more »
Africa: Africa50 to Announce New Shareholders and Investment Updates At General Meeting in Nairobi On 19 July
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure platform, will host its third General Shareholders Meeting (GSM) in Nairobi, Kenya on 19 July at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel. President… Read more »
July 09, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Establishes Tonia Kandiero Prize for Excellence in Leadership
The African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, has instituted a special prize for excellence in leadership in memory of Tonia Kandiero, late Director General of the… Read more »
July 10, 2018
Africa: Africa Investment Forum - African Development Bank Partners With African Countries to Transform Investment-Ready Projects Into Real Opportunities
The African Development Bank will on July 10, 2018 embark on a roadshow in Abuja, Nigeria, to mobilize key stakeholders towards putting together a pipeline of bankable projects… Read more »
