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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Africa 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 »

Africa: Opec Fund and African Development Bank Group Increase Cooperation to Promote Sustainable Development in Africa

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development and the African Development Bank Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to… Read more »

Africa: UK Steps Up Climate Adaptation Finance Support for Africa

The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in its financial support to the poorest African countries that bear the brunt of climate change. Read more »

Africa: African Union Welcomes the Netherlands' Contribution of Eur 110 Million for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program At COP27

The African Union (AU) welcomed the Netherlands' contribution of EUR 110 million in support of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) ahead of the COP27 Leaders' Event… Read more »

Africa: COP27 - Announcement of the Winners of 2022 Youthadapt Awards

What: 2022 Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge Awards Ceremony Read more »

Africa: COP27 Leaders' Event - Accelerating Adaptation in Africa

What: COP27 Leaders' Event: Accelerating Adaptation in Africa Read more »

Africa: Global Leaders Rally Support and Finance for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program to Tackle Climate Change in Africa

Global leaders on Tuesday rallied around climate adaptation for Africa. They attended the Africa Adaptation Leaders' Event, convened by African Union Chair President Macky Sall of… Read more »

Africa: Africa Marks Special Day At COP27 With a Resolve to Tackle Climate Change Relentlessly

African nations on Tuesday marked a special day on the sidelines of the 27th United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt, with a common resolve to mobilize internal and… Read more »

Africa: African Investment Forum - Africa Remains Attractive to Investors, Despite Occasionally Complex Local and Geopolitical Situations

The African continent has enormous potential and remains an attractive destination for investors, despite complex national contexts and geopolitical changes, say experts attending… Read more »

Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2022 - Before Exporting Its Gas, Africa Should Meet Its Own Needs

Africa should satisfy its own natural gas needs first before considering exports in the wake of the growing interest among European countries, which is linked to the… Read more »

Africa: Keizai Doyukai, African Development Bank Group Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Cooperation and Business Ties Between Japan and Africa

KEIZAI DOYUKAI, or the Japan Association of Corporate Executives today signed a statement of intent with the African Development Bank Group to foster closer collaboration and to… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria - African Development Bank, First City Monument Bank Sign Agreement for $50 Million Line of Credit to Bolster Access to Finance for Small, Medium and Women-Owned Businesses.

The African Development Bank has signed an agreement with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for a $50 million line of credit to support access to finance for small and medium-sized… Read more »

Africa: Africa Investment Forum - African Investors Asked to Mobilize More for Infrastructure in Africa

At the November 2 opening of the 2022 Africa Investment Forum, panelists called on African investors to increase financing for African infrastructure to make the sector attractive… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Calls for Closer Linkage of Peace, Security and Development Efforts

The African Union held its first Political Conference in Tangier, Morocco, with delegates calling for accelerated partnerships between the various actors to respond more… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank to Amplify Africa's Voice At COP27

What: African Development Bank at 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference Read more »

Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2022 Market Days - Press Conference

What: Africa Investment Forum 2022 Press Conference Read more »