June 08, 2022
Africa: Global Community of Practice (G-Cop) Policy Dialogue Series - The Success or Failure of Current Development Finance Models in Africa
What: 9th G-CoP E-Policy Dialogue Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank, Global Center on Adaptation host dialogue to look at climate risks facing Gambia's port of Banjul fourth expansion project
The African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation hosted a virtual dialogue on Monday last week to discuss climate adaptation related to the Port of Banjul Fourth… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Africa: Malawi - African Development Bank Extends Grants of $9.25 Million for Rollout of Climate Disaster Risk Financing
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved two grants of $9.25 million to implement the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme (ADRiFi) in Malawi. The… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Africa: Djibouti Strategically Placed to Become Global ICT Center, Says Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina met with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti Guelleh and senior government officials at the weekend to discuss… Read more »
June 04, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Calls for More Partnerships to Build Africa's Social Infrastructure
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina wrapped up his official visit to Kenya on Friday, meeting with African diplomatic envoys and international development… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Launches New Initiative to Build Financial Acumen of African Cities
The African Development Bank and United Cities and Local Governments, a global umbrella group for local and metropolitan governments, have announced the launch of a new program to… Read more »
Africa: Africa Information Highway Live Exchange - Innovation in Official Statistics
What: Panel discussion: Innovation in official statistics - hype or here to stay? Read more »
June 02, 2022
Africa: Introducing the Green Minerals Partners - Mining Indaba Session Reveals Africa's Plan to Cash in On Battery and Electric Mineral Market
The African Development Bank affirmed its commitment to supporting African countries to harness their mineral resources at the recent Mining Indaba held in Cape Town. Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Reaffirms Its Commitment to Combating Desertification and Land Degradation At COP15
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification concluded with a united global pledge to boost drought resilience and land… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Africa: Liberia, DRC, South Sudan, Chad, Provide Lessons On Promoting Resilience in Africa
The Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) unit at the African Development Bank has published two evaluation reports that examine the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Financing for Kenya Roadway Boosts Local Economy and Regional Integration
Kenya is making rapid progress in the construction of its part of the Great Trans-African highway that runs from Cairo in Egypt to South Africa's Cape Town. Read more »
Africa: On Its 50th Anniversary, the African Development Fund Draws Accolades, Gratitude, for Its Achievements in Africa
"The ADF has expanded opportunities and brought hope wherever it has operated in Africa" -Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Read more »
May 30, 2022
Africa: Key Lessons in Mainstreaming Green Growth and Climate Change in the African Development Bank's Interventions
The African Development Bank has won praise, in particular from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, for setting the bar in 2019 by allocating half of its climate finance… Read more »
Africa: 2022 Annual Meetings - Africa Needs to Turn Climate Change Challenges Into Green Job Opportunities for Youth and Women
Africa -- the main victim of climate change, despite emitting only 3% of greenhouse gases -- should turn its climate challenges into opportunities to create green jobs for youth… Read more »
Africa: Winners of the 2021 Youthadapt Challenge Acquire Skills to Accelerate Climate Adaptation Innovation and Create Green Jobs
Winners of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program's 2021 YouthADAPT Challenge have received training to equip them to produce and scale climate-related innovation and create… Read more »
May 29, 2022
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Showcases Major Projects, Including $15.6 Billion Abidjan-Lagos Highway
On the margins of the African Development Bank Group's 2022 Annual Meetings, the Africa Investment Forum convened investors to promote the power of the platform to draw critical… Read more »
May 28, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group Governors Endorse the Bank's Vision for the Next 10 Years
The African Development Bank Group has concluded five days of annual meetings in Accra, Ghana on Friday with a rallying cry from its President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, to be proud of… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Concludes Annual Meetings - Governors Endorse the Bank's Vision for the Next 10 Years
The African Development Bank Group has concluded five days of annual meetings in Accra, Ghana on Friday with a rallying cry from its President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, to be proud of… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Concludes Annual Meetings Close - Governors Endorse the Bank's Vision for the Next 10 Years
The African Development Bank Group has concluded five days of annual meetings in Accra, Ghana on Friday with a rallying cry from its President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, to be proud of… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Calls Roundtable to Discuss Mobilizing Resources for Regional Integration and Development in Africa
Heads of Africa's leading regional and continental bodies on Thursday met to discuss how to fast-track the continent's development plan, known as Agenda 2063. Covid-19 and rising… Read more »
Africa: 2022 Annual Meetings - a $20 Smartphone Could Spark Africa's Mobile Boom. Experts Offer This and Other Digital Solutions During Panel Discussion
The African Development Bank hosted a panel of experts drawn from industry, government and the investment community to lay out key actions for Africa to deliver a transformational… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Launches Dedicated Trust Fund for Circular Economy
The African Development Bank Group today launched its first Africa Circular Economy Facility during its 2022 Annual Meetings. The circular economy is a model of production and… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Reports Strong Financial Health, Despite Covid-19 Crisis
The African Development Bank Group is progressing with financial reforms that have helped it become stronger, more resilient, and better equipped in the wake of the Covid-19… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Shares 'Rare' Success Story, Sets Its Sights On Becoming an African Breadbasket
Ethiopia has set its sights on becoming a regional breadbasket, the country's finance minister Semereta Sewasew said on Thursday. Read more »
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Holds 2022 Annual Meetings
The Management Board and Governing Council of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) have expressed satisfaction with the strong 2021 performance of the ALSF. They also… Read more »