April 06, 2022
Africa: Stakeholders Discuss African Ports and the Role of the Blue Economy in Integration
The African Natural Resources Center of the African Development Bank brought together a range of stakeholders on 30 March to explore ways to integrate African ports more… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank New Series of African Country Gender Profiles Show Progress in Addressing Gender Discriminatory Law
New reports the African Development Bank has produced on Benin, Djibouti, Somalia, Zimbabwe and Liberia show the countries have successfully put national policies in place to… Read more »
April 01, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank and Partner Islamic Development Bank Highlight Benefits of Nature-Based Approaches to Climate Change
An estimated $8.3 trillion will be required to meet the climate change, biodiversity and land degradation targets of the three Rio Conventions by 2050. Read more »
April 04, 2022
Africa: It's High Time Africa Started Feeding Itself in the Wake of the Russia-Ukraine War, Dr Akinwumi Adesina Tells 'The National'
The sudden shortage of wheat, maize and other grains imported from Russia and Ukraine could spark civil unrest in Africa as food supply chains are tested again on the heels of a… Read more »
April 01, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Wraps Up Three-Day Visit to the UAE
رئيس مجموعة البنك الأفريقي للتنمية يختتم زيارة استمرت ثلاثة أيام لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة Read more »
March 31, 2022
Africa: The African Development Fund - 50 Years of Making a Difference
The African Development Fund, the concessional financing window of the African Development Bank Group, is turning 50! Read more »
March 25, 2022
Africa: Out of Ukraine War, a Plan for Africa's Food Security
* Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Read more »
March 30, 2022
Africa: The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Governing Council Calls for More Private Sector Financing in the Fertilizer Sector
Institutional members of the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism's Governing Council endorsed plans to attract more private sector financing to the continent's fertilizer sector. Read more »
Africa: Invitation to Just Transition Roundtable Meetings
The African Development Bank Group, with financial support from Climate Investment Funds and technical support from Neyen Consulting, is launching an initiative that aims to guide… Read more »
March 29, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Commences Three-Day Visit to the UAE
The Bank Group chief is expected to meet with His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates. Read more »
Africa: It's Time to Nourish Africa Once and for All
Africa's food systems are failing to deliver diets that are healthy, affordable, secure and safe for vast swathes of its population. For many in Africa, persistent food shortages… Read more »
March 24, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group Invites Stakeholder and Public Participation in the Update of Its Integrated Safeguards System
The African Development Bank Group invites stakeholders and the public to participate in the public consultation process for updating its Integrated Safeguards System (ISS). Read more »
Africa: World Water Day and World Water Forum Are Africa's Moment to Showcase New Water Strategy
Water is essential for economic development, food production, energy, and industrialization. Water is a major tool for poverty alleviation and direct lines can be drawn to the… Read more »
Africa: "A Revolution Is Building," African Development Bank Group President, Akinwumi A. Adesina Tells Women Leaders' Conference
The conference also honored the 22 women who had served an African country as president or prime minister. Read more »
March 22, 2022
Africa: Lionesses Digital Transformation Playbook for Africa's Women Entrepreneurs Offers First-Person Hacks, Tactics and Strategies for Building Businesses Back From Covid-19 Pandemic
Report financed by African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative Read more »
Africa: Ukraine War Threatens Food Crisis and Political Upheaval Across Africa, Warns Top Economist
The continent is deeply reliant on cereals imports Read more »
Africa: AIF Boardroom Sessions Attract $32.8bn in Investment Interest
The Africa Investment Forum (AIF) boardrooms have drawn $32.8 billion in investment interest in bankable projects Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina Begins Official Visit to South Africa
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A Adesina is in Johannesburg at the start of a three-day official visit to South Africa. Read more »
March 21, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves New Strategy for Addressing Fragility and Building Resilience in Africa 2022-2026
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new strategy for addressing fragility and building resilience in Africa for the period 2022-2026. The… Read more »
Africa: More Investment Needed to Plug Infrastructure Gap, Says Oversight Committee of the Nepad-Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility Special Fund
The 34th Oversight Committee meeting of the New Partnership for Africa's Development Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) Special Fund has ended with renewed… Read more »
March 18, 2022
Africa: Mozambique - African Development Bank Group Approves $1.4 Million Grant for Enhancing Private Sector Engagement and Capacity Building for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on 11 February 2022 approved a $1.4 million grant for enhancing private sector engagement and capacity building for… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Announce Key Findings From State of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Report At World Water Forum
The African Development Bank's new coordinator for its African Water Facility, Mtchera Johannes Chirwa, will deliver key findings of a rural water supply and sanitation report at… Read more »
March 14, 2022
Africa: African Ports and the Blue Economy Nexus - Institutional, Policy and Governance Arrangements
What: Webinar to present findings of a study on Blue Economy Read more »
March 16, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank to Be a Top-Tier Partner At 9th World Water Forum
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Africa: Covid-19 Has Opened Africa's Eyes - and the World's - to Investment Opportunities Says Africa Investment Forum
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted Africa's urgent need for better healthcare. Unequal access to vaccines , along with disruptions to supply chains caused by worldwide economic… Read more »