March 31, 2017
Africa: President Adesina Urges African Diplomats to Advertise Continent's Dynamism and Support Its Economic Growth
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has urged African diplomats to use their skills and network to advertise Africa's resilience and… Read more »
March 30, 2017
Africa: AfDB Approves a Usd 450 Million Trade Finance Package for the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, May 29, 2017 a USD 450 million Trade Finance Package for the African Export-Import Bank… Read more »
Africa: President Adesina Arrives in New Delhi to Boost Relations Between India and Africa
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, March 30, 2017, to begin a four-day official visit to India aimed at… Read more »
Africa: Urban Transport Development Opportunities Advanced at ICA Workshops
Recent workshops in Ethiopia and Ghana took forward opportunities to develop projects to improve urban transport and mobility in the two cities. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Calls for a "Revolution" in Providing Energy Access Solutions
The African Development Bank (AfDB) brought together more than 180 stakeholders across the off-grid energy sector on Tuesday, March 28, in the context of "Energy Week" at the… Read more »
March 29, 2017
Africa: AfDB's Amani Abou-Zeid Elected African Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
The African Development Bank top Executive in charge of the African Natural Resources Center Amani Abou-Zeid was elected African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Independent Evaluation to Share Findings and Methodology and Build Capacity At African Evaluation Association Conference
Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) will host three knowledge sharing and evaluation capacity development sessions during the… Read more »
March 28, 2017
Africa: President Adesina Leads AfDB Mission to India Ahead of 2017 Annual Meetings in Ahmedabad
New Delhi, India, March 28, 2017 - The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina and Senior Official of the Bank will make a four-day official visit… Read more »
Africa: AfDB, Ivorian Government Celebrate World Water Day
As a sign of their healthy relations, the Ivoirian Government on Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Abidjan, partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other development… Read more »
March 27, 2017
Africa: Adesina Speaks of "Africa's Promise" At Emerging Markets Forum in Abidjan
"Africa will develop on its own terms, not based on the benevolence of others. And that is the only way we can make development faster and driven by our own needs - with a deep… Read more »
March 28, 2017
Africa: AfDB to Host the 2017 Edition of Partnerships Conference
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is hosting a Partnerships Conference on April 6-7, 2017, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. It will create a platform for the Bank to present its… Read more »
March 27, 2017
Africa: AfDB a Key Partner in 2nd Edition of the International Conference On the Emergence of Africa
The Government of Côte d'Ivoire and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in partnership with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, is holding the… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Africa: AfDB Group Participates in 12th CII-Exim Bank Conclave On India-Africa Project Partnership
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group participated in the 12th CII-Exim Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership, which was held in New Delhi, March 9-10, 2017. The… Read more »
Africa: AfDB At SSATP Annual Meetings - Promoting Road Transport Performing Regulatory Frameworks for Regional Integration
The African Development Bank (AfDB) participated in the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) Annual Meetings from February 20 to 24, 2017 in Marrakech, under the theme "Aligning… Read more »
Africa: "Prioritize Access to Water and Sanitation," Says Zuma
South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma has called on his fellow African and world leaders "to prioritize access to water and sanitation." Read more »
March 27, 2017
Africa: Energy Week
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is hosting and co-organizing the Energy Week, a series of events, including high-level discussions and partnerships focusing on lighting up and… Read more »
March 22, 2017
Africa: World Water Day 2017 - Turning Wastewater Into a Source of Wealth in Africa
Wastewater may not be a major hot-button issue of our time. It generally does not attract the same attention as concerns about inequality, poverty, climate change, gender… Read more »
Africa: African Climate Technology Center (ACTC) Selects Nine Institutions to Develop Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Research Projects Across the Continent
The African Climate Technology Center (ACTC) has the mission of supporting Sub-Saharan countries in scaling-up the adoption of clean technologies for adaptation and mitigation,… Read more »
March 21, 2017
Africa: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Trained Under Seychelles MSME Development Project
Some 509 micro, small and medium enterprises development (MSME) owners graduated and received certificates of participation after attending two business development courses… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Calls On Ministers to Prioritize Energy Sector Development
The Ministerial segment of the African Union's first Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Transport, Intercontinental and Interregional Infrastructures, Energy and Tourism… Read more »
Africa: The Korea-Africa Business Forum and Cultural Exchange
The Korea-Africa Business Forum and Cultural Exchange Festival in Busan, Korea, which will be held from March 30-31, 2017, and organized by the Busan Metropolitan City, the… Read more »
Africa: African Researchers and Senior Policy-Makers Commit to Boost Regional Industrialization to Support Inclusive and Sustainable Development
Senior African researchers and policy-makers have committed to boost regional industrialization and trade during a Senior Policy Seminar (SPS XIX) held at the African Development… Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Change Fund Scales Up Its Operations With New Contributions From Italy and Flanders
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on March 15, 2017, the conversion of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) - established in 2014 with… Read more »
March 20, 2017
Africa: Speech of Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, At the Africa CEO Forum
Geneva, Switzerland, March 20, 2017 Read more »
March 17, 2017
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Roger Adom As Director of Information Technology
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Adom to the position of Director of the Information Technology Department, with effect from 16… Read more »
