Africa: AfDB Sets Up New Trust Fund With Brazil

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 9 March 2011 in Tunis, a USD 6-million untied grant with the Federative Republic of Brazil, to… Read more »

Africa: Rehabilitating Liberia's Infrastructure for Improved Services

"The Bank is leading efforts to provide jobs in fragile and post crisis situations. It is commonly known that reduced poverty among youth and unemployed will contribute directly to… Read more »

Africa: President Kaberuka Launches Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Zimbabwe

Speaking at the launch of the Zimbabwe Multi-donor Trust Fund (Zim-Fund) on 7 March 2010 in Harare, the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, commended… Read more »

Africa: Women's Day - AfDB Women Establish Girl's Scholar Fund

Today, March 8, 2011, the centenary of the International Women's Day (IWD) celebrations is a great day for women worldwide. It is also a great day for women in the African… Read more »

Africa: AfDB President Commends Zimbabwe's Recovery

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Mr. Donald Kaberuka, today called on Zimbabwe's Government of National Unity to reduce economic policy uncertainties… Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwe's Infrastructure Flagship Report Launched

In January 2010, the African Development Bank (AfDB) accepted the Government of Zimbabwe's request that it deepen and broaden its analytical knowledge base in Zimbabwe. That… Read more »

Africa: President Kaberuka Launches the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Zimbabwe

Speaking at the launch of the Zimbabwe Multi-donor Trust Fund (Zim-Fund) on 7 March 2010 in Harare, the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, commended… Read more »

Africa: South Africa is a Hub for Growth And Regional Integration in Africa

South Africa is a hub for growth and regional integration in Southern Africa. It accounts for 71.5% of regional GDP and is a key player in NEPAD and SADC. About 70% of… Read more »

Africa: Women's Strong Engagement in Climate Change is Critical

Interview with Osman-Elasha Balgis, AfDB Climate Change Adaptation Expert Read more »

Africa: AfDB Executive Directors Visit Botswana

A 14-member delegation of the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will undertake a consultation mission to Botswana from 7 to 9 March 2011. Read more »

Africa: Interview With the Executive Secretary of the ADEA, Ahlin Byll-Cataria

"ADEA is working toward making the 2011 Triennale a platform for in-depth debate - with the participation of all stakeholders in development - on the reforms needed to build… Read more »

Africa: AfDB President Donald Kaberuka's Official Visit to South Africa

The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka will undertake an official visit to South Africa from 8 to 15 March 2011. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Executive Directors Visit Angola

A 14-member delegation of the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will undertake a consultation mission in Angola from 28 February to 5 March 2011. Read more »

Africa: AfDB At 5th Eiti Global Conference

The African Development Bank is participating in the 5th Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Conference in Paris from 2 - 3 March 2011. Leaders from… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Celebrates 100 Years of International Women's Day

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will celebrate this year's International Women's Day centenary at its headquarters in Tunis and field offices on 8 March 2011, with the active… Read more »

Africa: AfBDExecutive Directors to Visit Angola

A 14-member delegation of the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will undertake a consultation mission in Angola from 28 February to 5 March 2011. Read more »

East Africa: AfDB And Comesa Sign Airspace Integration Project Grant Agreement

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) signed in Lusaka on Thursday, 24 February 2011, a protocol agreement for a USD… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 9 Million Equity Investment in Zep-Re Kenya

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 in Tunis, a U.S.$ 9,094,389 equity investment to acquire 15% of the current… Read more »

Africa: AFDB Approves 67.05 Million Euros Investment in West African Development Bank

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 in Tunis, a €64million Line of Credit to the West African Development… Read more »

Africa: Congo Basin Forest Fund Signs Management Agency Contract

The Congo Basin Forest Fund (CBFF) has signed on Monday 21st February 2011 in Tunis (Tunisia), an agreement about the management of CBFF projects. The Fund Management Agency (FMA)… Read more »

Africa: AfDB U.S. $ 1bn 2.5 Percent Global Due 15 March 2016

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Africa: AfDB 2011 Partnerships Forum to Focus On Regional Integration

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will hold its 2011 annual Partnerships Forum on 28-29 April 2011, at Hotel Ramada Plaza-Gammarth in Tunis, Tunisia, with a focus on regional… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Press Statement On Egypt

Egypt, one of the Bank's largest clients and shareholder is entering a critical part of its recent history through a delicate political transition. The success of which transition… Read more »

Africa: International Trade Law Capacity Building Program Launch in Kigali

The international Trade Law Capacity Building Project was formally launched in Kigali (Rwanda), on February 11, 2011, by Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, and the African… Read more »

Africa: The ALSF/Palu Capacity Building Project

The African Legal Support Facility ("ALSF" or the "Facility") which was approved by the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank ("AfDB" or the "Bank") on April 30, 2008,… Read more »