Africa: At Isdb Annual Meetings, African Development Bank Head Calls for Stronger Global Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Africa

African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, delivered a rousing address at the Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, calling attention to the… Read more »

Africa: Change Africa's Narrative Through Partnerships and Investment, Says Africa Investment Forum's Senior Director

Africans should reject the status quo view of their continent and work with the private sector, governments and development partners to take advantage of its immense opportunities,… Read more »

Africa: 'Don't Overlook the Role of Juniors in Climate Change Mitigation Efforts' - Kenyan-Born Young Environmentalist

10-year-old Karen hopes for "tangible outcomes" to boost climate action in Africa to emerge from the 2023 African Development Bank Annual Meetings Read more »

Africa: Women Must Play a Larger Role in Peace Building and Resolving Conflicts - -African Development Bank Chief

Women's proven role in conflict resolution makes the unique position of First Ladies even more important as agents for resolving conflicts in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Côte d'Ivoire - Gninlnagnon Koné Dreams of Supplanting the Leading Players in Food Supplements in Côte d'Ivoire With His Chérubins Baby Formula

Even as a child, Gninlnagnon Koné , a young man from Katiola in north central Côte d'Ivoire, liked to follow his parents, who grew tubers and maize, to their farm. Read more »

Africa: Japanese Investors Say They Want More Business With Africa

Construction of Mozambique's multibillion dollar gas project to restart in Q3 2023 Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Debars Goldsun Investments Company Limited for 24 Months for Fraudulent Practices

The African Development Bank Group, on 9 May 2023, announces a 24-month debarment of Goldsun Investments Company Ltd. with effect from 31 January 2023. Goldsun Investments Company… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group to Launch 2023 African Economic Outlook (Aeo) Report At the Bank's Annual Meetings

What: Launch of the 2023 African Economic Outlook (AEO) report Read more »

Africa: Côte d'Ivoire - Viviane, a Young Graduate Swearing By Agriculture to Achieve Her Dreams

Viviane Kakou, who has a master's degree in geography, didn't want to spend her career in an office. She chose agriculture out of passion. Thanks to the African Development Bank,… Read more »

Africa: Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa - A Major Task for Regional Development Banks

The average annual GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth in Africa was 3.4% between 2010 and 2021, according to African Development Bank data. This is well below the targeted yearly… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Welcomes Banga's Confirmation As World Bank Chief

World Bank-African Development Bank partnership to deliver transformative impacts for Africa, Adesina Read more »

Africa: The Present and the Future Belong to Your Generation, African Development Bank President Tells 2023 Graduating Class of Calvin University

African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina has called on young university graduates to be instruments of change in a world beset by increasing socio-economic… Read more »

Africa: In Egypt, Banlastic Is a Social Enterprise Full of Green Fibre

"Plastic bags are useful on average for five minutes ... and have a lifespan of 400 years," says Ahmed Yassin. Wherever you go in the world, these bags are damaging the… Read more »

Africa: Digital Technologies Key to Inclusive Growth in Africa - African Union Commissioner

Digital technologies could offer Africa a great chance to unlock new pathways for rapid, inclusive economic growth and job creation, according to Ambassador Albert Muchanga, the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank-Supported Cameroonian Start-Up Provides Low-Cost Greenhouses, Sustainable Solutions to Boost Livelihoods

A youth-led agricultural start-up is supporting farmers in climate-vulnerable Cameroon to produce crops sustainably year-round using low-cost greenhouses and solar-powered… Read more »

Africa: Africa Development Bank's Africa Climate Change Fund Dialogues With Global Affairs Canada Delegation

The Director of the African Development Bank's Climate Change and Green Growth Department, Prof. Anthony Nyong, on 25 April in Abidjan, received a delegation from Global Affairs… Read more »

Africa: Madagascar - African Risk Capacity Group-African Development Bank Partnership Issues $1.5 Million Insurance Pay-Out for Tropical Cyclone Freddy Recovery Efforts

Representatives of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group and the African Development Bank presented two cheques worth $1.5 million in insurance payouts to the Government of… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Rolls Out New Whistleblowing Policy

New policy brings retaliation by contractors, consultants and suppliers under the Bank's sanctions regime Read more »

Africa: Policy Dialogue - Asia-Africa Cooperation On Natural Gas

What: Policy Dialogue on presenting a new vision for Asia-Africa Cooperation on Natural Gas. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Advocates for Strengthening the Role of Multilateral Development Banks Beyond Financing

On the occasion of its Annual Meetings, to be held from 22 to 26 May 2023 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, the African Development Bank Group plans to highlight the role that… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Jean-Hubert Bayala As Acting Director for General Services and Procurement

The African Development Bank Group has appointed Jean-Hubert Bayala, a national of Burkina Faso, as Acting Director for its General Services and Procurement department. The… Read more »

Africa: Africa Development Bank Group - A World Leader in Commitments to Climate Finance

As Africa's foremost development finance institution, the African Development Bank Group has significantly increased its commitments to climate finance since the 2015 United… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria - African Development Bank and Africa Fintech Network Sign $525,000 Grant to Strengthen Development of Fintech in Africa

The African Development Bank has signed a $525,000 grant agreement with Africa Fintech Network (AFN) for the setup of the Africa Fintech Hub, an online portal that will serve as a… Read more »

Africa: African Development Fund, Smart Africa Alliance Launch $1.5 Million Project to Enhance Digital Trade and E-Commerce Ecosystems Across Africa

The African Development Fund and Smart Africa Alliance have jointly launched a $1.5 million project to streamline digital trade and e-commerce policies across 10 African countries. Read more »

Africa: Japan - Smart Water Drainage Facility Reduces Cost of Damage Caused By Floods By 90 Percent

A paragon of climate adaptation at its best Read more »