February 17, 2023
Africa: Public Procurement in Mauritius Shows Progress, but Room Remains for Improvement - African Development Bank Assessment
Mauritius has made critical strides in its public procurement system, but additional reforms are needed, according to an assessment report the African Development Bank released to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB, Isdb Join Forces to Boost Africa's Health Defense Systems Through the Pharmaceutical Industry
"Through partnerships we go further, increase development effectiveness, harness our synergies" - AfDB VP Solomon Quaynor Read more »
Africa: Dakar Financing Summit - African Development Bank Is Lead Financier of Pida Infrastructure Projects
The African Development Bank has provided over 50% of financing secured by infrastructure projects under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), making it… Read more »
Africa: Africagogreen Fund Closes $47m in New Equity Investments to Advance Climate Resilience in Africa
The AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGGF) has made headlines today with the announcement of its successful second fundraising close, securing $47 million in combined investments from top… Read more »
Africa: Press Conference On Driving Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa
What: Press Conference on Driving inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa Read more »
Africa: Progress and Achievements in Addressing Malnutrition in Africa "Accountability for Results in Achieving Continental and Global Targets for Nutrition"
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February 16, 2023
Africa: Driving Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa
What: High-Level Event on Key Actions to Drive Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: Madagascar - African Development Fund's Agriculture Rehabilitation Project Boosts Farmers' Income
In Madagascar, a project co-funded by the African Development Fund has given new impetus to agricultural activity in the South-West region. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Africa: Gonat Project Inception and Learning Workshop
What: Workshop on Governing Natural Resource Outflows for Enhanced Economic Resilience in Fragile and Transitional Countries (GONAT) Project Inception Read more »
Africa: Presentation of Africa's Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook
What: Presentation of Africa's Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook report Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: 21st International Congress of the African Water Association (Afwa) and 7th Faecal Sludge Management Conference
What: Invitation to the African Development Bank's side events at the 21st International Congress of the African Water Association (AfWA) and 7th Faecal Sludge Management… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Africa: Dakar Financing Summit 2 - African Leaders Commend Progress On Infrastructure Development but Call for More Robust Preparation of Projects
"The continent's progress on infrastructure is real but the challenges are also real" President Macky Sall Read more »
February 09, 2023
Africa: Seminar - Business Opportunities for Private Sector Development and Financing in Côte d'Ivoire
What? Seminar on business opportunities for private sector development and financing in Côte d'Ivoire Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Omar Sefiani Acting Director of the Treasury Department
The African Development Bank has appointed Omar Sefiani as Acting Director of the Treasury Department, effective 1st November 2022. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Appoints Ahmed Rashad Attout As Acting Director of the Financial Sector Development Department
The African Development Bank has appointed Ahmed Rashad Attout as Acting Director, Financial Sector Development Department, effective 1st December 2022. Read more »
Africa: Unlock the Impact Potential of Agricultural SMEs in Africa, Experts Urge At Dakar 2 Food Summit
L-R: Allan Kasujja, Moderator; Admassu Tadesse, president and CEO, Eastern and Southern African, Trade and Development Bank; Danladi Verheijen, Co-founder and CEO, Verod Capital;… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Africa: Webinar On the Outcomes of Mauritius' Public Procurement System Evaluation Using Maps
What: Webinar on the findings and recommendations of an assessment of public procurement in Mauritius Read more »
Africa: African Economies Remain Upbeat Despite Multiple Shocks, Says African Development Bank VP Urama
A group photo of participants at the launch of the IMF's Macroeconomic Developments and Prospects in Low-Income Countries - 2022 Report Read more »
February 08, 2023
Africa: Ireland and Austria Join Africa Climate Change Fund As Donors With an Initial €3 Million Contribution
Ireland and Austria have joined the African Development Bank's Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) with contributions of €2 million and €1 million, respectively, to support… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Africa: Regional Seminar On the African Development Bank's Africa Information Highway (Aih) Initiative
What: Regional Seminar on the African Development Bank's Africa Information Highway (AIH) Initiative Read more »
February 02, 2023
Africa: Dakar Financing Summit - $160 Billion Worth of Infrastructure Projects for Africa
Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, African Development Bank Acting Vice President (right), Ahmadou Abdoulaye Diallo, Director General of the African Solidarity Fund (center) and Algerian… Read more »
Africa: At Second African Infrastructure Financing Summit, $160 Billion Worth of Projects On Table
Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, African Development Bank Vice President (right), Ahmadou Abdoulaye Diallo, Director General of the African Solidarity Fund ( center) and Algerian Prime… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: Dakar 2 Summit - Partnership to Deliver Technologies to Farmers to Feed Africa - Says Adesina
L-R: Panel Moderator Daouda Sembene; Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group; Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Africa: Dakar 2 - African Development Bank Group, Government of Canada Announce Funding Facility to Grow Agriculture Small and Medium Enterprises
(l to r) Nungari Mwangi, AgriSME Strategy and Partnerships Officer, AfDB, Atsuko Toda, Director, Agricultural Finance and Rural Development, AfDB, Andrew Mude, Lead, AgriSME… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank's Afawa Hits $1 Billion Investment Milestone in Lending to Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
AfDB Vice President Beth Dunford announces AFAWA's $1 billion milestone at the African Food Summit in Dakar. Read more »
