July 04, 2017
Africa: Africa Green Revolution Forum 2017 to Highlight Place of Agriculture in Diversification of African Economies
The 2017 Africa Green Revolution Forum will be held from September 4-8 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire and aims to stress the capacity of agriculture and agribusiness to drive… Read more »
Africa: Launch of the Japan - Africa Energy Initiative - Remarks By Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank - Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony At the Africa Union Summit
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June 29, 2017
Africa: AfDB Approves Sefa Contribution for Green Mini-Grid Market Development Program to Scale-Up Energy Access in Africa
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors approved a US $3-million grant of the Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) for Phase 2 of the Green Mini-Grid Market… Read more »
West Africa: AfDB Convenes Ecowas Green Investment Catalyst Round Table
Ivorian Minister for Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development, Anne Désiree Ouloto delivers speech. Next to her is Amadou Hott, AfDB Vice President for Power, Energy,… Read more »
Africa: Liberian President Sirleaf Launches AfDB-Funded Power Grid Project to Supply Electricity to Mano River Union Nations
Liberian President Sirleaf and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara after launching the AfDB funded power grid project Read more »
June 27, 2017
Africa: AfDB Calls On Credit Providers to Increase Lending to Meet Demand By African Msmes
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called on financial markets to increase affordable loans and provide more diverse and innovative financing instruments to Africa's micro,… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Appoints Dibba-Wadda New Director of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Oley Lucretia Clara Dibba-Wadda as Director of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development with effect from… Read more »
Africa: President Adesina Wins 2017 World Food Prize
The World Food Prize 2017 goes to Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group "for helping Africa get it right in agriculture and making it a key… Read more »
June 28, 2017
Africa: Africa Carbon Forum (Acf)
The African Development Bank is co-organizing, together with other members of the Nairobi Framework Partnership (NFP), the 9th African Carbon Forum (ACF) hosted by the Republic of… Read more »
June 27, 2017
Africa: African Development Bank Approves 2016 African Water Facility Annual Report and 2017 Work Plan and Budget
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved the 2016 Annual report and 2017 Work plan and budget of the African Water Facility (AWF), with… Read more »
June 20, 2017
Africa: AfDB to Support Mozambique SMEs in the Construction Sector Along Nacala Corridor
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved a US $1-million African Private Sector Assistance Fund (FAPA) grant to the Government of Mozambique to finance the… Read more »
June 13, 2017
Africa: Poll Ranks Adesina Among 100 Most Reputable Persons On Earth
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has been rated one of the 100 most reputable personalities in the world on the 2017 Most Reputable People on… Read more »
June 19, 2017
Africa: AfDB, African Legal Support Facility Lead Call for Energy in Africa At Copenhagen Forum
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are leading renewed calls for global investment towards an electrified Africa. Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Announces the Appointment of Vanessa Moungar As Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Vanessa Moungar as Director of Gender, Women and Civil Society with effect from 1st July 2017. Read more »
June 16, 2017
Africa: AfDB Working With Partners to Accelerate Implementation of Drought Resilience Programme
Ahead of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced that it would work with partners to accelerate the implementation of the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 15 Million Equity Investment in Shore Capital Fund to Support Inclusive Growth in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$ 15 million investment in Shore Capital Fund III, a multinational Private Equity Fund which promotes… Read more »
June 15, 2017
Africa: Intra-Africa Trade and Visa Openness, Says Africa Tourism Monitor
More than ever before, African countries need to craft economic and trade policies that will foster inclusive and green tourism growth, intra-Africa trade, and contribute to visa… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and Export Trading Group (Etg) Sign U.S.$ 100 Million Non-Sovereign Guarantee Corporate Loan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and Export Trading Group (ETG) marked a significant milestone on May 30 with the signing of a US$ 100 million loan to finance part of the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and JICA Sign U.S.$ 300 Million Loan Under Epsa Initiative
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a JPY 34.41 billion (about US$ 300 million) loan agreement with the African Development Bank under the Enhanced Private… Read more »
Africa: Speech By Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank At the Us-Africa Business Summit
Your Excellency, President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, Read more »
Africa: Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, at CCA's U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Your Excellency, President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Business leaders, and Friends of Africa, Distinguished… Read more »
Africa: Adesina - Its Time to Reboot and Boost U.S.-Africa Commerce and Investments
Flagging data showing the steep fall in trade between Africa and the United States of America, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina called for a reboot and boost of the erstwhile robust… Read more »
June 14, 2017
Africa: AfDB President Adesina Receives Life-Time Award for Child Nutrition
"... I accept it because it will spur me to continue my passion and commitment to ending hunger and malnutrition globally and in Africa." Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $100 Million for Export Trading Group's Soft Commodity Value Chain Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa
The African Development Bank has approved a US $100- million facility to finance Export Trading Group (ETG's) soft commodity value chain operations in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
June 13, 2017
Africa: Poll Ranks Adesina Third Most Reputable Person On Earth
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has been rated third most reputable personality in the world on the 2017 Most Reputable People on Earth list… Read more »