April 21, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank, Ilx Sign Partnership to Mobilize European Institutional Capital for Sustainable Projects Across Africa
The new agreement will mobilize institutional investor capital in support of AfDB's private sector loan operations focused on African countries Read more »
April 17, 2023
Africa: Evaluation of Lmcp Shows Significant Positive Impact and Need for Productive Use of Electricity
An impact assessment of Phase 1 of the Last Mile Connectivity Project in Kenya has established a need for the African Development Bank-supported initiative to encourage the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Knowledge Exchange Shares Perspectives On Protecting Forests, Fostering Climate Resilience and Empowering Communities
In March 2023, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Government of Côte d'Ivoire, and the African Development Bank Group held a four-day event to share knowledge from 15… Read more »
Africa: Business Event - Japan-Africa Investment Ecosystem Co-Creation Forum
WHO: African Development Bank, KEIZAI DOYUKAI, United Nations Development Program Read more »
April 14, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group 2023 Annual Meetings to Underscore Resource Mobilization for Climate Change
In just over a month, African Development Bank Group governors will come together in Egypt to find ways to mobilize the robust private investment Africa needs to meet its urgent… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank, European Union, and France Invest $300 Million in Tanzania's Hydropower Project
Kakono Hydropower Project to serve four million inhabitants and spur economic activity in the Kagera Region of Tanzania Read more »
April 12, 2023
Africa: Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Governing Council to Support Entity's Resources Mobilization Efforts
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism's (AFFM) Governing Council committed to to mobilize funds to implement the AFFM's Strategic Plan 2022 - 2028 to support the increased… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Africa: Kumulus Technology - Creating Water From Thin Air
One morning, while on a trip with friends in the Tunisian desert, Iheb Triki witnessed a rare sight. When he woke up, he noticed that their tents were covered with dew. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Africa: Hear From Women Smallholder Farmers About How Digital Microinsurance, Together With Digital Agronomy Tips Can Help Them Mitigate Against Climatic and Other Risks to Their Crops.
"We are very happy knowing that whenever we face disasters, there is insurance to help us." Read more »
April 04, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Business Opportunities Seminar - First Edition 2023
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Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery
The African Development Bank has appointed Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, a Cameroonian national, Vice President for its Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Professor Kevin Chika Urama Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management
The African Development Bank has appointed Professor Kevin Chika Urama as Chief Economist and Vice President for the Bank's Economic Governance and Knowledge Management complex.… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Simon Mizrahi Vice President for Technology and Corporate Services
The African Development Bank has appointed Simon Mizrahi, a British national, Vice President for its Technology and Corporate Services Complex, with effect from the 1st of April… Read more »
Africa: Eco Nubia - A Model for Reviving Egypt's Heritage While Preserving the Environment
Located within a short distance from the famous Aswan Dam, the Temple of Philae, on the islet of Aguilkya, immerses visitors in the history of ancient Egypt. Dedicated to the… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Africa: Egypt - the Abu Rawash Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Model of Sustainable Development
Eight kilometers northwest of the Pyramids of Giza, the western bank of the Nile is home to the archaeological site of Abu Rawash. Just nearby is one of the world's largest… Read more »
Africa: Transform Political Commitment to Action to Achieve Nutrition Targets in Africa, Nutrition Champion Urges
African Union and development partners underline importance of financing nutrition as a pillar to accelerate and sustain socioeconomic development and prosperity Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program Showcases African Youths Driving Climate Innovation
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration program (AAAP) - a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation - recently showcased its initiative to… Read more »
Africa: Beyond Umeme (Electricity) for All
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March 29, 2023
Africa: Africa's 2030 Universal Electricity Access Goal - 'Clock Running Out,' Says Adesina in Berlin
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has told a high-level international conference in Berlin that urgent action is needed to reduce the world's dependence… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Africa: Gender in Focus - How Technology and Education Can Transform the Water Sector and Improve the Lives of Women and Girls
Reflecting on my journey, my educational choices as a woman have been driven by curiosity and a desire to solve problems. Studying civil engineering and environmental technology… Read more »
Africa: Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank Group, 22-26 May 2023
Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth in Africa Read more »
March 27, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Mouhamed Ba As Director, Corporate Programs in the Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mouhamed Ba, as Director, Corporate Programs in the Vice Presidency for Technology and Corporate Services, effective 1st March… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Africa: Mauritania - African Development Bank and BCI Group Sign U.S.$ 485,000 Afawa Technical Assistance Agreement to Promote Financial Inclusion of African Women's Enterprises
The African Development Bank and the Bank for Trade and Industry (BCI) of Mauritania have signed a $485,000 technical assistance agreement for the Affirmative Finance Action for… Read more »
Africa: World Water Day - Osward Chanda, Director for Water and Sanitation Development, Reflects On the African Development Bank's Interventions to Help Africa Achieve SDG Goal 6 On Water and Sanitation
This year's World Water Day theme is "accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis". What does this theme mean to you? Read more »
March 22, 2023
Africa: Frequently Asked Questions On the Idice Project
What is iDICE? IDICE, or the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises program, aims to support the development of digital and creative industries in Nigeria. IDICE provides… Read more »