January 16, 2013
Africa: AfDB Hosts Meeting to Consider Private Sector Engagement in Climate Investment Funds Operations
At a CIF Partnership Forum event hosted by the African Development Bank on November 7, 2012 in Istanbul, a panel of speakers considered key points underpinning private sector… Read more »
January 15, 2013
Africa: Bank President Pays Courtesy Call to Ethiopian PM
On the sideline of the meeting between the heads of the African Development Bank, African Union Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa that took place… Read more »
January 12, 2013
Africa: Heads of AfDB, Auc and Uneca Discuss Continent's Socio-Economic Transformation
The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, and the Executive Secretary of the United… Read more »
January 11, 2013
Africa: Souk At-Tanmia Offers Financing, Mentoring and Hope to 71 Project Beneficiaries
Organizers, sponsors, partners and beneficiaries of the Souk At-Tanmia (Market for Development) pilot initiative came together on Thursday, January 10 in the Cité des… Read more »
Africa: Cycling Around the World to Empower Youth in Promoting HIV/Aids Awareness
Somen Debnath, a 29-year old Indian cyclist, presented his "Around the World Bicycle Tour for HIV/AIDS Awareness Program and Seminars on Indian Culture" on Thursday, January10,… Read more »
Africa: Bank Group Policy On Energy Sector Approved By the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved, on September 26, 2012, the revised Bank Group Energy Sector Policy. This Policy supersedes the 1994 Bank… Read more »
January 10, 2013
Africa: Souk At-Tanmia Celebrates Inclusive and Sustainable Employment With a New Generation of Talented Entrepreneurs
"Building a new post-revolutionary Tunisia based on the ideas of young people and the strengthening the spirit of entrepreneurship" is the theme of the announcement ceremony for… Read more »
January 09, 2013
Africa: AfDB, a Knowledge Broker and Learning Hub for Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) was showcased as the knowledge broker and the emerging learning hub for Africa at a recent international e-learning conference in Berlin. Read more »
East Africa: AfDB Report Recommends Generic Roadmap for Fiscal Convergence in Comesa Region
A new report by the African Development Bank makes concrete proposals for the establishment of a monetary union in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa region… Read more »
January 04, 2013
Africa: AfDB and Malawi Government Launch the UA 29.45 Million Higher Education, Science and Technology Project
The African Development Bank and the Government of Malawi officially launched the UA 29.45 million Malawi Higher Education, Science and Technology (HEST) Project in Ntchisi,… Read more »
January 03, 2013
Africa: 12th AWF Governing Council Meeting Held in Tunis
The African Water Facility (AWF) held its 12th Governing Council meeting on November 22-23, in Tunis. The meeting narrowed in on the progress made on the implementation of the AWF… Read more »
December 28, 2012
Africa: AfDB and Zambian Government Sign Us $55-Million Loan Agreement for Itezhi-Tezhi Hydropower Project
The African Development Bank and the Government of the Republic of Zambia signed, on December 19, a loan agreement for US $55 million to support the Itezhi-Tezhi Hydro Power and… Read more »
Africa: Zambia's Minister of Finance and National Planning Exchanges With President Kaberuka
In his welcoming remarks the Zambian Minister of Finance and National Planning Alexander Chikwanda commended African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka for the support the… Read more »
December 27, 2012
Africa: Bank President Commended for Outstanding Leadership
The Governor of the Bank of Zambia, Michael Gondwe, commended African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka for his outstanding leadership and the Bank's positive contribution… Read more »
Africa: President Kaberuka Discusses Development Opportunities and Challenges in Zambia
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka met with cooperating partners and ambassadors in Lusaka on December 21 to discuss development opportunities and challenges in… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Says Africa's Development on Track Despite Global Financial Crisis
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka said African countries have made great strides in growing their economies despite the global financial crisis during an official… Read more »
December 19, 2012
Africa: Green and Inclusive Project to Benefit the Horn of Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Group has approved US $125 million in funding for the first phase of a drought resilience project and provision of long-lasting… Read more »
December 26, 2012
Africa: Three Bank-Financed Projects Filmed for International Year of Sustainable Energy
Three major energy projects financed by the African Development Bank in Ouarzazate, Morocco; Menengai, Kenya; et Bujagali, Uganda; were featured in a film project which captured 25… Read more »
December 20, 2012
Africa: U.S. $50 Million Senior Loan for the Expansion of Azito Power Plant in Côte d'Ivoire
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a senior loan of USD 50 million for the expansion of the Azito power plant in Côte d'Ivoire. This… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Supporting Rural Enterprises in Ghana
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved two AFD financial support loans and grants amounting USD 76,5 million to the Ghana - Rural Enterprises Programme III… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Calls On African Economies to Tap Into Global Trade and Capital Markets
AfDB President, Donald Kaberuka, was a guest speaker at the Meeting of the Board of Governors of PTA Bank in Lusaka, Zambia on 19 December, 2012. He was invited to provide his… Read more »
December 19, 2012
East Africa: Green and Inclusive Project Usd 125 Million for the Horn of Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Group, approved a project in the amount of USD 125 million for the first phase of the drought resilience project and provision of… Read more »
December 20, 2012
Africa: The AfDB Approves a Usd 3 Million Loan to Support the Energy Sector and Financial Governance
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) granted, on December 19th 2012, a loan in the amount of USD 3 million to Comoros to support the energy sector reforms,… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Promotes Greater Access to Water and Sanitation Services in Zanzibar
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved on December 19th 2012, a USD 21 million package to finance the implementation of the Zanzibar Urban Water and Sanitation Project in… Read more »
Africa: AfDB - ECCAS Strengthening of Institutional Capacities
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved an ADF project in the amount of USD 10,744 million for the support project to the institutional capacity… Read more »
