March 08, 2022
Africa: Multimedia Group Silverbird Names African Development Bank's Akinwumi Adesina 2021 'Extraordinary Personality of the Year'
'It's time to support the youth to propel the future' - Adesina says in keynote speech Read more »
Africa: From Fruit to Footwear - How Fashionomics Africa's Sustainable Fashion Competition Brought Pine Kazi, a Women-Led Design House, a Year of Mentorship, Learning and Growth
The International Women's Day theme "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow" recognizes the contribution of women and girls around the world who are leading the charge to… Read more »
Africa: Lionesses Business Confidence Report Speaks to High Levels of Resilience By Africa's Leading Women Entrepreneurs Despite Covid-19
Report financed by African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative Read more »
March 05, 2022
Africa: African Development Institute and Partners Explore Options for Prudent Public Finance Management to Propel Sustainable Recovery From Covid-19 in Africa
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank Group and its partners hosted the 8th Global Community of Practice policy dialogue on managing public finances in… Read more »
March 02, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Vanessa Ushie As Acting Director of the African Natural Resources Centre
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Dr. Vanessa Ushie, a natural resource economist, as Acting Director of the African Natural Resources Centre, effective 16 November… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Jean-Guy Afrika As Acting Director of the Regional Integration Coordination Office
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jean-Guy Afrika as Acting Director of the Regional Integration Coordination Office, effective 16… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Names New Head of Corporate Information Technology Services
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mr. Bahati Sanga as Acting Director, Corporate Information Technology Services, effective 1st February 2022. Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Mike Salawou As Acting Director for the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Salawou as Acting Director for the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department, effective 1st… Read more »
February 28, 2022
Africa: PIDA Week - Panel on New Approaches to Financing Sustainable Infrastructure in Africa
What: Virtual panel discussion on how African countries can address their infrastructure financing needs Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves Historic Health Infrastructure Strategy
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved its Strategy for Quality Health Infrastructure in Africa 2022-2030, a historic first for the Bank. The… Read more »
February 25, 2022
Africa: Accelerating a Just Transition to a Circular Economy in Africa
What: Side event at fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2) Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum to Hold Virtual Boardroom Sessions 15-17 March, Showcasing Over $50 Billion in Bankable Projects
The Africa Investment Forum will host virtual boardroom sessions, a key component of the Africa Investment Forum market days, next month, following a postponement late last year,… Read more »
February 27, 2022
Africa: Africa Is the Place to Invest, Visiting Us Congressional Delegation Acknowledges to African Development Bank Chief
United States Congressman Gregory Meeks has warned that the United States will only be part of the future if it invests in Africa now. Read more »
February 23, 2022
Africa: Six African Countries to Receive Initial Transfer of Mrna Vaccine Technology
Six African countries - Egypt, Senegal, Kenya, South Africa, Tunisia and Nigeria - have emerged as the first African recipients of mRNA technology under the global mRNA technology… Read more »
February 22, 2022
Africa: EU-Africa Business Forum 2022 - Speakers Call for New Strategic Partnership to Spur Mutual Economic Benefits
African Development Bank to boost regional integration initiatives with $2 billion in 2022 and 2023. Read more »
February 21, 2022
Africa: International Mother Language Day
IMLD 2022 aims to contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 by recognizing the role of teachers in promoting multilingual teaching and learning through technology. Read more »
February 18, 2022
Africa: Fashionomics Africa Initiative Offers Insights On Creating a More Sustainable, Digital and Circular Textile and Fashion Value Chain
Africa's textile and fashion industry holds immense potential for economic transformation. According to some economists, continent-wide industry retail sales are worth around $1.3… Read more »
February 21, 2022
Africa: Roundtable Event Showcases Biden Administration's Commitment to Accelerating Us Investments in Africa
The Senior Director of the African Development Bank's Africa Investment Forum, Chinelo Anohu, praised the Biden administration's efforts to channel investment into Africa, and… Read more »
February 18, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves Leaf Program to Promote Investment in Decentralized Renewable Energy
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday approved the Leveraging Energy Access Finance Framework (LEAF), under which the Bank will commit up to… Read more »
Africa: Liberia - African Development Fund Approves $12.13 Million Savings to Fund Additional Works Under the Bank-Sponsored Fish Town-Harper Road Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, on Wednesday approved funding of $12.13 million to finance… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and Africa50, in Partnership With the African Union Commission and Auda Nepad, to Create Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa With Global Partners
The Alliance will: Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves $379.6 Million Desert to Power Financing Facility for the G5 Sahel Countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the Desert to Power G5 Sahel Financing Facility, covering Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger.… Read more »
February 16, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Attends 6th European Union-African Union Summit
Who: African Development Bank Group Read more »
February 17, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group - Global Community of Practice (G-Cop) Seminar
What: 8th G-CoP E-Policy Dialogue - Managing Public Finance in Times of Crisis in Africa Read more »
February 16, 2022
Africa: Global Development Finance Coalition Commits Over $5.5 Billion for Msme Financing in Africa
Coalition exceeds its $4 billion target by 40% in an effort to help MSMEs face the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
