November 22, 2022
Africa: AfDB's Support to Climate-Focused Esos Through the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab
According to the International Labour Office (ILO), "green jobs" are created by the shift of economies, enterprises, workplaces and labour markets toward a sustainable, low-carbon… Read more »
Africa: Business Integrity Roundtable - Engaging African SMEs in Corruption Prevention
What: Roundtable on Engaging African SMES in Corruption Prevention Read more »
Africa: Panel Discussion - Addressing Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (Seah) in Development Bank Operations, Recommendations and Lessons Learned
Who: The African Development Bank's Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM) Read more »
November 21, 2022
Africa: ADF-16 Replenishment Meeting
The African Development Bank Group and the Kingdom of Morocco will host the fourth and final meeting of the Sixteenth Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-16) in… Read more »
Africa: Leveraging the African Diaspora for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa
What: G-CoP policy dialogue on leveraging the African Diaspora for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Addis Ababa "Beautifying Sheger" River Development Project
Perched more than 2,000 meters above sea level on the high plateaus bordering the Great Rift Valley, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is surrounded by majestic mountains. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Africa: On Global Women's Entrepreneurship Day, Lionesses of Africa's Business Confidence Report Celebrates African Women Entrepreneurs' Optimism About Business
Women entrepreneurs in Africa are expressing widespread optimism and continuing resilience despite the prevailing economic climate, according to the 2022 Lionesses Business… Read more »
Africa: For Africa to Prosper, Africans Need to Be Able to Move
Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank, stresses the importance of easy travel within Africa Read more »
Africa: Africa Development Bank and African Union Commission Sign $9.73 Million Grant Agreement to Drive Digital Market Development in Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank have signed a grant agreement to implement Phase 1 of the Upstream Project for Digital Market Development in… Read more »
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
What: Pre-training Read more »
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 »
