November 29, 2016
West Africa: AfDB Rolls Out Its Feed Africa Strategy in the West Africa Sub-Region in Dakar
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launched its Feed Africa Strategy in the West Africa sub-region during a workshop held on November 24, 2016 at the Dakar Terrou-Bi Hotel.… Read more »
November 30, 2016
Africa: ALSF Management Board Approves Work Plan and Budget for 2017
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) Management Board met in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to provide strategic guidance for the ALSF's planned future direction and operations.… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and United Bank for Africa PLC Sign U.S.$ 150 Million Line of Credit
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Wednesday November 30, 2016, signed a US$ 150 million loan agreement to finance infrastructure and… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and CRDB Bank PLC of Tanzania Sign $120 Million Loan Agreement to Finance Infrastructure and SMEs
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and CRDB Bank Plc (CRDB) of Tanzania signed a US$ 120 million loan agreement in Nairobi on November 30, 2016 to finance infrastructure and… Read more »
November 29, 2016
Africa: African Development Bank SEK 1,250,000,000 0.375 Percent Notes Due June 2022
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Africa: The African Water Facility Promotes Sustainable Growth Through Climate Resilient Water Resources Development in Southern Africa
The African Water Facility (AWF) approved a grant of about €2 million to support a multinational transboundary project to prepare a Climate Resilient Water Resources… Read more »
Africa: Southern African Csos and AfDB Outline Expectations for Better Cooperation
Noel Kulemeka, AfDB Division Manager for Gender, Women and Civil society: "Capacity building is critical to ensure that when they work with communities they disseminate accurate… Read more »
East Africa: AfDB to Strengthen Partnership With East Africa Csos On Its Operational Priorities
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will organize from December 7 to 9, 2016 a regional consultation meeting with East African civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nairobi, Kenya,… Read more »
Africa: Southern African CSOs Commend AfDB for Engaging With Them On Delivery of Bank's High 5 Priorities
During a consultation meeting that opened on November 28 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Southern African civil society organizations (CSOs) commended the African Development Bank… Read more »
November 28, 2016
Africa: "Africa Deserves More, Not Less" - Speech delivered by President Akinwumi Adesina at the Final Pledging Session for the African Development Fund 14th Replenishment, November 28, 2016, Luxembourg
Honorable Minister Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg; Honorable Ministers of Finance from Africa and Governors of the African Development Bank; ADF Deputies;… Read more »
Africa: Home Stretch for ADF-14
On November 28 and 29, 2016, the third and final replenishment meeting for the 14th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-14) is taking place in Luxembourg, following… Read more »
November 24, 2016
Africa: AfDB and Algeria Sign €900-Million Loan Agreement to Support the Country's Industrial and Energy Competitiveness
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Algeria have signed an agreement for a €900-million loan to support the country's industrial and energy competitiveness. This budget… Read more »
November 25, 2016
Africa: Phase Two of Africa Climate Change Adaptation Initiative Kicks Off, Promoters Are Optimistic
Following the successful implementation of the first phase of the Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI), which the promoters described as "a landmark scheme", the second phase was… Read more »
Africa: As Phase 2 of Africa Adaptation Initiative Approaches, COP 22 Promoters Are Optimistic
Following the successful implementation of the first phase of the Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI), its promoters, amid a warm reception that greeted the landmark scheme in… Read more »
November 24, 2016
Africa: Water At the Heart of COP22 and Actions On Climate Change
An historic first for the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Agreement on Climate Change (COP), a Water Action Day was the highlight of the third day of COP22 in… Read more »
North Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Mr. Mohamed El Azizi As Director General, North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed El Azizi as the Director General for the North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Ms. Leila Mokaddem As Country Manager for the Central Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Leila Mokaddem as the Country Manager for the Central Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery… Read more »
East Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Mrs. Nnenna Nwabufo As Country Manager
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Nnenna Nwabufo as the Country Manager, East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office,… Read more »
November 23, 2016
Africa: ADEA Gears for the Continental Validation Meeting in Egypt Prior to Its 2017 Triennale in Morocco
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) held the 2017 Triennale Continental Validation Meeting in Cairo, Egypt, from November 22 to 23, 2016. The meeting… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves 2017-2021 Country Strategy Paper for Rwanda
Earmarks over US $900-million support package to support Rwanda's economic transformation Read more »
Africa: Report Calls for Policies to Empower Rural Youth, Encourage Private Investment, Increase Access to Land and Finance to End Poverty in West and Central Africa
Youth unemployment, insecure land tenure and weak value chains are the main obstacles in the way of ending poverty and inequality in West and Central Africa, says a new report… Read more »
Africa: World Bank and African Development Bank Bolster Aid Transparency Data
The African Development Bank (AfDB) took a step toward increased transparency on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 with the release of AfDB data on AidFlows (www.aidflows.org), a… Read more »
Africa: PIDA Week 2016 Opens With Calls for Accelerated Job Creation Through Infrastructure Development for Africa's Transformation
Africa has to provide employment opportunities for its youth if it is to harness their potential and contribute to the desired economic growth outlined in the vision of Agenda… Read more »
Africa: Commercial Legal Practice in Africa - ALSF Concludes Stakeholder Forum
Stakeholders working in development and law met in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from November 21-22, 2016 to discuss the role of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) within… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Boost Africa Investment Program, a New Integrated Approach to Enable Young Innovative Entrepreneurs Across Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved on Wednesday, November 16 a €50-million package of investments in various angel, venture, seed, accelerator and… Read more »