March 22, 2014
Africa: World Water Day 2014 - AfDB's Support to Avoid Waste and Allow for the Reuse of Water
On March 22, World Water Day 2014, the African Development Bank celebrates the link between water and energy - the role water plays in generating electricity and the role of energy… Read more »
March 18, 2014
Africa: World Water Day 2014 - AfDB and the Water-Energy Nexus
Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent. Energy generation and transmission requires utilization of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear,… Read more »
March 19, 2014
North Africa: North Africa Needs Labour Market Reforms to Boost Employment and Economic Growth
It is now three years since the Arab Spring and while some steps have been taken by governments in North Africa, the region remains in transition with a growing divide between the… Read more »
Africa: SEFA and Partners Launch Competition to Link Entrepreneurs, Clean Energy Projects and Investors
Together with partners, the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) is co-organizing the Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFRICEF-3) Business Plan Competition. Read more »
Africa: New AfDB publication to Focus on Safeguards and Sustainability
The African Development Bank's Quality Assurance and Results Department has launched the first issue of its new Safeguards and Sustainability Series (3S), focusing on the Bank's… Read more »
March 18, 2014
Africa: Africa CEO Forum 2014 - President Donald Kaberuka Reiterates His Belief in Africa's Emergence
The Africa CEO Forum 2014, one of the most important gatherings of African business leaders officially opened in Geneva on Monday, March 17. The three-day event closes on… Read more »
March 14, 2014
Africa: The AfDB Group Launches a Logo Competition for Young African Designers
The African Development Bank Group launches a competition to design a logo for its newest department "the African Natural Resources Centre"(ANRC). The winner will be invited to the… Read more »
Africa: The AfDB is Pleased to Announce a Logo Competition for its African Natural Resource Centre
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March 13, 2014
Africa: African Renewable Energy Fund (AREF) Launches With $100m Committed Capital
The African Renewable Energy Fund (AREF), a dedicated renewable energy fund focused on Sub-Saharan Africa closed on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 with US $100 million of committed… Read more »
Africa: AfDB to Focus On Africa's Next 50 Years At 2014 Annual Meetings in Kigali
The African Development Bank Group will look towards the next half century and what it hopes to achieve on the continent during its 2014 Annual Meetings in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
March 10, 2014
Africa: Transforming Africa's Procurement Landscape, Transforming Africa
The African Development Bank has decided to undertake a comprehensive and detailed review of its procurement policy to ensure that it remains in tune with the changing world… Read more »
March 07, 2014
Africa: "Gender Is Not an Annex of Our Work", Says AfDB President Donald Kaberuka
'Equality for women is progress for all' is the theme of International Women's Day 2014, which the African Development Bank (AfDB) celebrated in anticipation on 7 March 2014 in… Read more »
Africa: Statement On International Women's Day By the AfDB President Donald Kaberuka
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Africa: AfDB Issues Its First U.S. Dollar Global Benchmark for 2014
On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 the African Development Bank (AfDB) successfully issued a new a USD 1 billion three-year global benchmark due on May 15, 2017. Read more »
Africa: 0.875% US$ 1.0 Billion Benchmark due 15 May 2017
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March 06, 2014
Africa: AfDB Gender Agenda - Leaving No One Behind
Addressing African Development Bank (AfDB) staff members at a Town Hall meeting on February 11, 2014 in Tunis, the AfDB Special Envoy on Gender, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, quoted… Read more »
March 07, 2014
Africa: 700 Decision-Makers to Attend Africa CEO Forum 2014
The second Africa CEO Forum, organized by Groupe Jeune Afrique in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), will take place from March 17-19, 2014 in Geneva. Read more »
March 04, 2014
Africa: 'Rights and Revenue' - Unveiling Africa's Hidden Treasure By Geraldine J Fraser-Moleketi
Global notions of 'North' and 'South' may mercifully be the polarities of the past, but consider this contrast: how is it that enough men in 'the North' worry out loud that they… Read more »
February 28, 2014
Africa: "Indigenous banks have the unique opportunity to tap SME markets," TunisInvest CEO, Zied Oueslati
Africa's private sector has struggled to access financing its needs for sustained growth. In part, the combination of risk management and long term savings, as well as capital… Read more »
March 03, 2014
Africa: AfDB Celebrates International Women's Day With a Focus On Financial Inclusion
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will celebrate the 2014 edition of the International Women's Day (IWD) from Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7 in Tunis, with a focus on… Read more »
February 24, 2014
Africa: The AfDB Launches New Guidelines for Statistical Business Registers in Africa
The Statistical Capacity Building Program of the African Development Bank responds to the needs of AfDB's regional member countries (RMCs) as well as the Bank's commitments in… Read more »
Africa: Shehu Yahaya - "In 50 years' time, I want to see a developed Africa with justice and freedom,"
In this interview, African Development Bank (AfDB) Executive Director Shehu Yahaya used the opportunity of the Board of Directors retreat in Tunis (20-21 february 2014), to dwell… Read more »
February 21, 2014
Africa: Dangote to African Governments - Level the Playing Field
Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of the Dangote Group of Companies, says he believes massive investments in infrastructure, education, health and agriculture can solve Africa's… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Debates Issues Thwarting Private Sector Development
Some of Africa's leading business people say Africa should put more effort into building up infrastructure and agriculture; ensuring people have access to finance; guaranteeing… Read more »
February 23, 2014
Africa: Send Me the Money! - Pan-African Seminar On Remittances From Migrants
On 27 and 28 March 2014, Tunis is scheduled to host a very important event on remittances of African migrants. This seminar is the culmination of over six years of work,… Read more »