June 13, 2018
Africa: MDB Climate Finance Hit Record High of US$ 35.2 Billion in 2017
An increase of nearly 30 per cent on the previous year, boosting projects that help developing countries cut emissions and address climate risks - joint report Read more »
Africa: Promoting Food Security - African Development Bank Approves U.S.$ 15m Equity Investment in Africa Food Security Fund to Boost Agri-Business in Africa
In an effort to boost agri-business and enhance food security in Africa, the African Development Bank Board has approved a US$15 million equity investment in Africa Food Security… Read more »
June 20, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Launches 1st Electricity Regulatory Index
The African Development Bank will on 20 June 2018 launch its flagship Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) - a special report that measures the level of development of the regulatory… Read more »
May 23, 2018
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Governing Council and Management Board Meets in Busan
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) held its 25th Management Board and 9th Governing Council meetings on 20 and 21 May 2018 respectively, on the margins of the 2018… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Korea Launch the Korea-Africa Energy Investment Facility
The Government of Korea and the African Development Bank have signed a Letter of Intent to launch the Korea-Africa Energy Investment Facility (KEIF) to provide significant support… Read more »
May 24, 2018
Africa: Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Get Fresh Boost from African Development Bank
“We talk about integrating Africa. We cannot integrate countries that are fragile, we can only integrate countries that are secured.”– Akinwumi Adesina,… Read more »
May 23, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences to Explore Partnerships for Scaling up Investments in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
The African Development Bank signed a Letter of Intent with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences aimed at finding opportunities for potential partnership between the two… Read more »
May 24, 2018
Africa: FAPA Donors and AFAP Sign Grant Agreement in Support of Local Supply and Utilization of Fertilizer in Africa
On the sidelines of the African Development Bank Annual Meetings in Busan, Korea, the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) (link is external) donors and… Read more »
Africa: Babacar Ndiaye Trophy presented in Busan by Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
The Babacar Ndiaye Trophy for 2018 was presented on Wednesday evening in Busan, Korea, by the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, to the representative of… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Achieves Historic Disbursement of US $7.81 billion, Exceeding 2017 Target
The African Development Bank, under the leadership of its President, Akinwumi Adesina, has increased disbursements to support the structural transformation of countries in Africa,… Read more »
Africa: 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank: Board of Governors Reviews the Bank's Performance
The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) met on Thursday, May 24 in Busan, Korea, for the second time during the 53rd Annual Meetings to review… Read more »
Africa: With a Strong Financial Profile, the African Development Bank is Spearheading Africa's Economic Transformation
The African Development Bank has a very strong financial profile and remains focused on optimizing and strengthening its balance sheet to more effectively accompany African… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Delivers Strong Operational Results
The African Development Bank is delivering on its goals and making good progress towards achieving its development and operational targets according to the 2018 Annual… Read more »
May 25, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute Partner to Fast-track Green Growth in Africa
The African Development Bank (link is external) and the Global Green Growth Institute (link is external) (GGGI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)… Read more »
Africa: "We Solve the Problems, You Finance Us!": Young African Entrepreneurs Make the Call at 2018 Annual Meetings
"African youth are not waiting for any reforms to happen. Our moment is now. The African continent offers tremendous business opportunities and we are committed to developing… Read more »
Africa: Guest of the day: Vincent Nmehielle, Secretary General, African Development Bank Group
In the lead-up to the 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank, Bank Group Secretary General Vincent Nmehielle explains the rationale behind this year’s… Read more »
Africa: Hallyu, the Korean Pop Culture Model that Could Inspire Africa
“Culture meets industry – the case of Korea, Hallyu,” a session at the 2018 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank organized by the host country,… Read more »
Africa: Guest of the Day: Stella Kilonzo, Senior Director of the Africa Investment Forum
Through the Africa Investment Forum, the African Development Bank is taking a new approach by offering a multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary platform that promotes… Read more »
Africa: Guest of the Day: Hassatou Diop N'Sele, Acting Vice-President, Finance, and Treasurer, African Development Bank Group
In this interview, the Treasurer of the African Development Bank Group, Hassatou Diop N’Sele, confirms the financial soundness of the Bank and its favourable prospects. In… Read more »
Africa: Guest of the day: Simon Mizrahi, Director of the Bank's Service Delivery, Performance Management and Results
The mandate of the African Development Bank is to work for Africa's development. But what is the tangible impact of its operations in the field and on the daily lives of millions… Read more »
Africa: Curtain Falls on Successful 2018 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank in Korea
Board of Governors gives green light to discussions on the capital increase Equatorial Guinea to host 2019 Annual Meetings Read more »
May 31, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Republic of Korea to Strengthen Cooperation through Korea-Africa Tech Corps Program
The African Development Bank and the Republic of Korea have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance joint efforts to provide additional technical assistance to the Bank’s… Read more »
May 30, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank to Host U.S. $3 Million Rockefeller Trust Fund to Spur Agriculture and Youth Employment in Africa
The African Development Bank Group has established a US $3-million Rockefeller Trust Fund, a joint effort of the Bank and The Rockefeller Foundation to help spur Africa’s… Read more »
May 22, 2018
Africa: Private Sector Liaison Officers' Network and DFIs Share Ideas on Climate Smart Agriculture
The Private Sector Liaison Officers’ Network (PSLO) organized a Climate Smart Agriculture mission in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire,13-17 May 2018. During the four-day program,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Launches New Civil Society Committee
Focusing on "Engaging Civil Society to Accelerate Africa's Industrialization" the 2018 Civil Society Forum organized by the Africa Development Bank in Abidjan explored how to… Read more »
