March 09, 2023
Africa: Scaling Up Youth-Led Adaptation Technology Solutions - 3rd Gobeshona Global Conference
What: Session on Scaling Up Youth-led Adaptation Technology Solutions during the 3rd Gobeshona Global Conference Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Coalition for Dialogue On Africa, Launch $5.9 Million Project to Stem Illicit Financial Flows From Africa
The African Development Bank and the Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA) have officially launched a three-year support project to improve regional coherent and coordinated… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Issues Inaugural Green Bond in Norwegian Krona Market
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody's/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has issued a 1 billion Norwegian krona (NOK) 5-year Green Bond due… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Africa: It's Time to Scale Up African Solutions for the Continent's Food and Climate Crises
President of Kenya; President of the African Development Bank; CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation Read more »
March 06, 2023
Africa: African Water and Sanitation Congress Closes With a Call for Access to Water and Sanitation for All
Leaders from the water sector, development partners and government ministries have called for universal guaranteed access to water and sanitation services in Africa. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Africa: International Support for Africa's Plan to Transform Agriculture Hits $50 Billion
Africa's drive to transform its agriculture and become a breadbasket continues to receive strong global support, with development partners agreeing to commit more than $50 billion… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Africa: US Nominee for World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga, to Hold Discussions With Leadership of African Development Bank Group
What: Visit of Ajay Banga, United States nominee for World Bank president, to the African Development Bank Group Read more »
March 04, 2023
Africa: Time for Africa to Feed Itself - Dakar 2 Summit Takes Africa's Food Agenda Forward
Thirty-four African heads of state and government along with scores of ministers and international partners came together in Dakar to mobilise investment and move forward plans to… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Africa's Average GDP Growth to Stabilize in 2023-2024, Despite Recent Headwinds - African Development Bank New Report
African economies remain resilient with a stable outlook in 2023-2024, despite the tightening global financial conditions, the African Development Bank has projected in a new… Read more »
Africa: CIF Africa Knowledge Exchange - Sharing Lessons On 15 Years of Impact
What: Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Learning Event Read more »
February 27, 2023
Africa: Equitable Access to Clean Water and Sanitation Must Reach Rural Africa, Panelists Urge At the 21st African Water and Sanitation Congress
Panelists at an event convened by the African Development Bank have highlighted the importance of including rural residents in initiatives to improve access to water and sanitation… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Africa: Tackle Weak Governance and Illicit Finance Flows to Fully Leverage Economic Potential of Africa's Natural Resources, Say Participants At African Development Bank Workshop
Acting ANRC director Vanessa Ushie (center) and the team at the Abidjan launch of the GONAT project Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Concludes 2023 Insurer Roadshow to Accelerate Mobilization of Private Capital to the Continent
The Co-Financing, Syndications and Client Solutions department of the African Development Bank Group has met with London-based insurers to galvanize continued support of the Bank's… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Holds First Industrial and Trade Business Opportunity Forum in Egypt
Egyptian businesses keen to increase business and deepen integration with other African countries Read more »
Africa: Global Center On Adaptation, AfDB Host Regional Forum On the Future of Resilient Food Systems in Africa
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in collaboration with the African Development Bank and the Wangari Mathai Institute have concluded a three-day regional forum on the future of… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Urge Continent to Strengthen Political Will Toward Achieving Continental Nutrition Targets
"It is unacceptable that we stay silent and indifferent" - King Letsie III, of the Kingdom of Lesotho Read more »
Africa: Water and Sanitation Conference - Sector Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Achieving Universal Access to Water and Sanitation
The 21st African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition, and the 7th Faecal Sludge Management Conference have opened in the Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan,… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe's Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting
What: Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting - a forum for discussion between the Government of Zimbabwe and its development partners and creditors on the country's arrears… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Partners With African Hidden Champions Initiative of AFG and DEG to Further Regional Industrialization
The African Development Bank will partner with African Hidden Champions in support of its efforts to promote the growth of African companies and aid their transformation into… Read more »
Africa: Mauritius - African Development Bank Assessment Report Paves the Way for Further Reforms to Public Procurement System
Mauritius has enhanced its public procurement system recently and is working with the African Development Bank to drive further reform. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group and Japan Sign Exchange of Notes for $350 Million Private Sector Assistance Loan to Finance Bank's Private Sector Operations
Japan's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire Katsuya Ikkatai and AfDB Senior Vice President, Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, following signing of exchange of notes for private sector… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Declare Support for African Development Bank's Food Summit Outcome, Call for Urgent Implementation
Urge global support to unleash continent's agriculture potential Read more »
Africa: Egypt - Seminar On Industrial and Trade Business Opportunities Organized By the African Development Bank and the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Cairo
What? Seminar on industrial and trade business opportunities in Africa (IT-BOS) Read more »
February 19, 2023
Africa: Sustain Minimum Growth Rate of 7-10 Percent of GDP to Achieve Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa, Experts Say At AU Summit
Study will inform recommendations for a development blueprint to help transform Africa's economies and eradicate poverty Read more »
February 18, 2023
Africa: Africa's Macro-Economic Performance and Outlook 2023 - Leaders Pledge Urgent Action to Sustain Recovery and Build Resilience
Report to be formally presented to heads of state at the African Union Summit to help steer national planning Read more »
