November 18, 2022
Africa: Time to Empower Regional Development Banks for SDG Financing
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November 20, 2022
Africa: IEA, African Development Bank to Launch First Regional Training On Energy Efficiency Policy Packages for Sub Saharan Africa
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Africa: Tracking Industrialization in Africa - Launch of the Inaugural Africa Industrialization Index (Aii 2022) and Presentation of the African Industry Observatory
What: Launch of the African Industrialisation Index and presentation of the African Industry Observatory project at the African Union Summit on Industrialization and Economic… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Ebrd, AfDB and AFD Launch Tool to Support Private Businesses and Public Sector Improve Gender Responsiveness
Gender Equality in Climate Action Accelerator will support users in assessing their climate strategies. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank and West African Monetary Union Capital Markets Authority Sign Grant Agreement for Development of Regional Financial Markets.
The African Development Bank and the West African Monetary Union's Capital Markets Authority (AMF-UMOA) have signed a grant agreement for $750,000 to implement the second phase of… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Reports Launch - Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa 2022 / Global Electricity Regulatory Index 2022
What: Launch of the Energy Regulatory Index (ERI)/ Global Electricity Regulatory Index (GERI) Read more »
Africa: COP27 - African Ministers Explore Ways to Scale Up Food Production to Feed the Continent, Bolster Resilience
African agriculture ministers attending the United Nations climate summit in Egypt reiterated a commitment to work with development partners to unlock the continent's agriculture… Read more »
Africa: COP27 - Spain, Swiss Confederation Announce Eur 10 Million Support to African Development Bank Group's Urban and Municipal Development Fund
In partnership with the African Development Bank Group, the Swiss Confederation through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Spain today at COP 27 announced… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: COP27 - On Gender Day African Development Bank Rallies Global Support for Women to Build Climate Resilience
Former Irish president Mary Robinson headlined a panel discussion to mark 'Gender Day' at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. She called for a… Read more »
Africa: COP27 - Germany Commits €40 Million to African Development Bank Group's Climate Action Window Initiative for Fragile African States
Germany has committed €40 million to the African Development Bank Group's Climate Action Window, German State Secretary for Economic Cooperation and Development Jochen… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Invests $20 Million in Private Equity Fund Targeting Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group today approved an equity investment of $20 million in Evolution Fund III, a pan-African clean and sustainable energy… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: Financing Nature for Resilient Communities and Economies
What? "Panel Discussion: Financing Nature to Build Resilient Communities and Economies" Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: Particularly Exposed to Climate Shocks, African Cities Are Turning to Adaptation and Resilience
Water. Too much, or not enough... In South Sudan in 2021, flooding from Nile tributaries has followed a long dry spell, while Somalia continues to suffer from recurrent water… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Egypt and a Hundred Partners, Including the African Development Bank, Launch "Guidebook for Just Financing" to Address Climate Challenges
The Egyptian government has launched the Sharm El Sheikh Guidebook for Just Financing at a roundtable event held 10 November during COP27. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: Launch of the 2022 North Africa Economic Outlook Report
What: Launch of the Africa Economic Outlook report 2022 for North Africa Read more »
Africa: COP27 - Experts Explore Avenues to Mobilize More Robust Financing for Climate Action
Global experts meeting during a panel session at the 27th global climate summit (COP27) in Egypt have endorsed a new climate finance roadmap to mobilize $1 trillion in annual… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: Financing Nature to Build Resilient Communities and Economies
What? "Panel Discussion: Financing Nature to Build Resilient Communities and Economies" Read more »
Africa: 'Natural Gas Is Not an Ideological Issue, It's a Pragmatic One,' Says AfDB's Adesina
The president of the African Development Bank shares his views on investment opportunities, financial management and the growing threat of climate insecurity. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: COP27 - African and Global Partners Launch Multi-Billion Alliance for Green Infrastructure
Alliance to raise up to $500 million of early-stage project preparation and development capital. Goal: boost project bankability and generate up to $10 billion in investment… Read more »
Africa: How the Timber Industry Is Performing Across Africa's Regions
What: Webinar on the performance of the timber industry in the Southern African Development Community, the Congo Basin, East Africa, North Africa and West Africa Read more »
Africa: Towards Climate Resilient Ocean Economies in Africa
Who: The African Development Bank Group, the Nordic Development Fund and UNEP Finance Initiative Read more »
November 10, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Partners With University of Oxford On Sustainable Finance Capacity Building
The African Development Bank has partnered with the University of Oxford to provide training on sustainable finance for up to 1,000 public and third sector workers from across… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: $2 Million in Prizes Awarded At COP27 to African Youth-Led Businesses
Twenty African youth-led enterprises have won grant funding of up to $100,000 each in this year's African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT) competition. In addition… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Africa: Egypt - African Development Bank Extends $160 Million Loan to Banque Misr to Strengthen Private Sector Participation in Egypt's Economy
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of $160 million to Banque Misr to finance Egyptian businesses that invest in key sectors of the economy. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank First Investor to Commit in TDB Class C Green+ Shares Launched At COP27
The African Development Bank and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) have united to launch a unique financial instrument to catalyze financing for… Read more »