November 23, 2023
Africa: Land Governance Critical to the Realization of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Say Experts
Land governance regulating access, use and ownership of land is critical to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) and is needed to… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Africa: 5th Webinar of the Debt Management Webinars Series
What: 5th webinar of the Debt Management Webinars Series Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Country-By-Country Report On Africa's Climate Change and Green Growth Financing Needs Ahead of COP28
* Report highlights catalysing private sector and natural capital finance to support climate action and green growth Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank's Regional Member Countries Endorse a Collaborative Framework to Spur Inclusive Development
Directors of Protocol and Bank Focal Points across Africa agree to set up a collaborative framework to streamline work between the Bank Group and African countries. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Circular Economy Highlighted At the Africa Climate Week 2023 As a Strategy to Reach Climate Objectives
Representatives of the AfDB, members of the Africa Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and strategic partners during the 2023 ACEA Annual Meetings in Nairobi in September 2023 Read more »
Africa: Global Entrepreneurship Week - Launch of the 'Entrepreneurial Profile of Tunisia' Study At a Consultation Workshop in Tunis
During the Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 13 to 17, 2023), the Task Force for Entrepreneurship and SMSEs for employment impacts in North Africa, of the African Development… Read more »
Africa: 'Prioritise Climate Needs of Africa' African Development Bank President Urges International Development Financiers Ahead of COP28
African Development Bank President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina discusses Africa's climate action roadmap with UN chief António Guterres Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $10 Million Investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited, East Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $10 million equity investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited to support the use of capital markets… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Africa: African Economic Conference 2023 - Africa Can Leapfrog to the 4th Industrial Revolution With the Right Skills and Policies
African countries should bolster skills training and implement the right policies to tap the benefits of the 4th Industrial Revolution, experts said at the 2023 Africa Economic… Read more »
Africa: Africa Economic Conference 2023 - Africa Must Harness Intra-African Trade to Support Small Firms and Drive Industrialization, Say Experts
Experts from academia, the private sector and development finance institutions have agreed that African countries must leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Africa: Leveraging SDRs for Climate and Development
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Africa: Nigerian North West State Governors Visit African Development Bank to Boost Cooperation
African Development Bank Group President applauds Nigeria's North West Governors on zonal approach to development. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - 'Invest in African Sport and You'll Get a Good Return On Investment!' - Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa
Herbert Mensah, Chairman of Rugby Africa at the Africa Investment Forum 2023, Marrakech 9 November. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Africa: Public-Private Partnerships Needed to Bridge Africa's Infrastructure Development Gap
Panelists at an African Economic Conference session on public-private partnerships to catalyse infrastructure development and innovative financing for industrialisation in Africa. Read more »
Africa: Aif2023 - African Development Bank Head Adesina Welcomes Japan-Africa Partnerships, Investments to Spur Growth
Japanese investment in Africa driven by both start-ups and major conglomerates. Read more »
Africa: Time Is Running Out to Help Africa Feed Itself
Original story, published on 17 November 2023: https://www.newsweek.com/time-running-out-help-africa-feed-itself-opinion-1844136 Read more »
Africa: Public Procurement - The Appn Adopts Ten Recommendations for an Effective Contribution to Sustainable Development in Africa
Ms Joyeuse Uwingeneye announced her ambitions as the new President of the African Public Procurement Network. Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - Capital Market Integration in Africa Is Essential to Meet Funding Needs - Experts
From left to right : Karabo Morule, founder of Amara Strategic Investments ; Alexandre Kateb, founder of The Multipolarity Report ; Mohamed El Kettani, Chairman and CEO of… Read more »
Africa: Seychelles - African Development Bank Grants a Loan of Usd 33 Million to Sustain Inclusive Green Growth and Reinforce Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability
The African Development Bank will support Seychelles' efforts to promote budget viability by improving tax revenues and strengthening public-sector governance. Read more »
Africa: Congo - African Development Bank Grants a Loan of 92 Million Euros to Support Economic Diversification
Support for the Congolese economy from the African Development Bank will contribute to diversification by reducing its dependence on the oil sector, among other things. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Africa: Launch of Report On Benchmark Macroeconomic Models for Effective Policy Management in Africa
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Africa: African Economic Conference Calls for Stronger Political Will to Spur Africa's Industrialisation
Left- Right: Director of the Regional Service Centre at the UNDP Regional Office for Africa, Matthias Naab; Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Claver… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Issues Statement on Illegal Arrest of Staffers In Ethiopia
On 31 October 2023, two staff members of the African Development Bank Group based in Addis Ababa were unlawfully arrested, physically assaulted, and detained for… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: High-Level Workshop On the Bank Group's Member States' Commitment Framework
What: High-level workshop on the Commitment Framework for African Development Bank Group Member States Read more »
November 15, 2023
Central Africa: Central Africa Civil Society Regional Forum
What: Central Africa Civil Society Regional Forum Read more »
