September 07, 2023
Africa: Central African Republic - the African Development Bank Group Donates €12.62 Million to Support Workplace Reintegration for Communities Affected By the Political and Military Crisis
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September 06, 2023
Africa: At Africa Climate Summit, Global Leaders Unite to Put Continent At Heart of Fight Against Climate Change
World leaders gathered in Nairobi at the invitation of Kenya President William Ruto (centre) voiced strong support for making Africa integral to global action efforts. Read more »
Africa: $1 Billion to Boost Access to Climate Finance for Africa's Youths, African Development Bank Announces
In Nairobi, African Development Bank president Adesina announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate financing for Africa's youth businesses. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Hold 2-Day Inception Workshop to Kick-Start 22 New Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programmes in Nigeria
What: Special Agro Industrial Processing Zones Program Phase II (SAPZ Phase II) Inception Workshop Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Partners With Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa to Sponsor Africa Food Systems Forum
Bank Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development Dr. Beth Dunford, (fourth from left) who met with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in June, returns to Dar… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Optimise All It Has to Achieve Universal Energy Access, Says African Development Bank Head
Dr Adesina addressed participants during the session on 'Harnessing Africa's renewable energy potential' on September 4th. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Involve Children in Climate Change Action, Young Natalie Urges Summit
Natalie Silantoi Anyango shaking hands with Akinwumi Adesina at the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2023. Children must be given a front seat in climate solution discussions, Natalie… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Youth Biggest Asset for the Continent and the World, Say Kenya's President Ruto and African Development Bank's Adesina
Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Read more »
Africa: Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 / Side Event - Post-Dakar 2 - Food Sovereignty and Resilience
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September 05, 2023
Africa: Tenacity and Innovation of Africa's Youth Key to Securing a Green and Sustainable Future - President Ruto
President William Ruto, pictured here with youth delegates in Nairobi, urged young Africans to focus on bringing solutions to climate change. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Boost Africa Initiative - How the African Development Bank Is Empowering Young Entrepreneurs and Driving Growth
Boost Africa will stimulate youth entrepreneurship and innovation across the continent, with a specific emphasis on empowering entrepreneurs and start-ups. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Africa: International Energy Agency, African Development Bank to Launch Joint Report On Financing Clean Energy in Africa At Africa Climate Summit
What: Launch of the IEA-AfDB Joint Report on Financing Clean Energy in Africa Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Debars Beza Consulting Engineers PLC and Mr Gidey Gebrezgabher Gebremariam for 15 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group, on 31 August 2023, announced a 15-month debarment of Beza Consulting Engineers PLC and Mr Gidey Gebrezgabher Gebremariam, effective from 21… Read more »
Africa: Innovative Partnerships for Responsible Resource Use in Africa
What: Loudspeaker Event - Innovative Partnerships for Responsible Resource Use in Africa Read more »
Africa: Africa's Enhanced Transparency Framework (Etf) Readiness Seminar
What: Seminar on readiness for the implementation of the enhanced transparency framework of action and support under the Paris Agreement for African countries Read more »
August 30, 2023
Africa: Eleventh Conference On Climate Change and Development in Africa
What: Eleventh Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA - XI) - Green Growth and Climate Finance for Africa and the World Read more »
August 28, 2023
Africa: Unlocking Finance and Creating an Enabling Environment for Youth Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Climate Action At the 2023 African Climate Summit
What: High-level side event on Unlocking Finance and Creating an Enabling Environment for Youth Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Climate Action at the 2023 African Climate Summit Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank's Fimes Project Marks Success in Bolstering Transitional Economies
In a successful effort to propel transitional African economies towards stability and growth, the African Development Bank's Financial Modelling for the Extractives (FIMES) project… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Burundi - The Port of Bujumbura Will Soon Be Renovated and Modernized Thanks to Funding From the African Development Bank Group and the European Union
A partial aerial view of the Port of Bujumbura, which is about to be renovated and modernized. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Renewable Energy Offers Africa's Best Opportunity to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Experts Say
Africa must increase investment in developing its renewable energy, and attract greater support of the private sector and international financial institutions, if it is to achieve… Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Summit
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Africa: Africa Climate Week
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August 21, 2023
Africa: World Water Week - Innovative Financing Mechanisms Toward Achieving SDG 6 in Africa
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Africa: The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (Koafec) Ministerial Conference
What: The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: 2023 African Economic Conference - Call for Papers
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