March 22, 2022
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 »
Africa: Lender Has $1 Billion Plan to Wean Africa Off Russian Wheat
Tech can be scaled for African farmers to grow more wheat Read more »
March 11, 2022
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions Unveiling of the Results and Press Conference
What: Unveiling of the results of the Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions and Press Conference Read more »
March 16, 2022
Africa: Spark+ Africa Fund Reaches Its First Financial Close With $40 Million to Invest in Clean and Modern Cooking Solutions in Africa
The Spark+ Africa Fund has raised over $40 million in a first close, it was announced on Wednesday. The Fund is the world's first impact investment fund focused on financing the… Read more »
Africa: 2022 Business Opportunities Seminar - Spring Edition
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March 14, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Delegation in Egypt to Ensure Success of COP27
African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Kevin Kariuki will lead a delegation to Egypt, the host country for this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference 2022, for… Read more »
March 11, 2022
Africa: Gender in Focus - Mozambican Climate Scientist Says Women's Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Africa Is Indispensable
Every March, the African Development Bank puts Gender In Focus, with a look at our work impacting women across Africa and beyond. We asked 28-year-old Mozambican Iracema Mamadu… Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions
What: The Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions: Opening, Closing and Press Conference Read more »
March 04, 2022
Africa: UN Environment Assembly - Circular Economy Gains Traction As Morocco Plans to Join Regional Alliance
The African Development Bank joined public and private sector actors in Nairobi this week to discuss the implementation of circular economy policies, and action plans in Africa.… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Grant to Improve Governance of Natural Resource Outflows in Six African Countries
Six African countries will soon benefit from a grant from the Transitional Support Facility (TSF) of the African Development Fund, through a project designed to strengthen national… Read more »
March 11, 2022
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions 2022
What: The Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions: Opening, Closing and Press Conference Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and World Bank Executive Directors Explore Deeper Collaboration
Executive directors from the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank met in Abidjan on Thursday, March 3 to discuss a wide range of issues including the effectiveness of… Read more »
March 10, 2022
Africa: Africagogreen Fund Receives Over $30 Million Investments From the African Development Bank, the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, and the Nordic Development Fund
The African Development Bank and the Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have approved a combined-equity investment of $20 million in the AfricaGoGreen Fund, a debt… Read more »
March 09, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Group Approves a Borrowing Policy to Strengthen Debt Sustainability in Low-Income Countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new policy that aims to strengthen debt sustainability among low-income African countries. The Board… Read more »
Africa: African Sports Greats Inaugurate State of the Art Sports Facility for Disadvantaged Youth in Côte d'Ivoire
There was a buzz in the air as young spectators found their seats. Their excitement bubbled over at the sight of three African greats: former iconic Chelsea Football Club star and… Read more »
March 08, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Begins Edge Certification Programme
The African Development Bank has begun the process of becoming certified under the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality, or EDGE, Certification programme, the leading global… Read more »
