Africa: Information Session On Afawa Call for Proposals On Transitioning Africa's Women Entrepreneurs to Formal Sector

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Africa: Cybersecurity in the Context of Expanding Digital Financial Services

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Africa: Mozambique - $47.09 Million Grant From African Development Fund for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $47.09 million grant for the first phase of Mozambique's Pemba-Lichinga Integrated Development Corridor,… Read more »

Africa: Year in Review 2021 - African Development Bank Group Maintains Strategy for Building the Continent's Resilience and Recovery in the Face of Covid-19

Against the challenges of an ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the African Development Bank's efforts to support Africa's most vulnerable over 2021 yielded strong results. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Board Approves €10.5 Million Pooled Investment in Tech Start-Up Fund to Boost Innovation Across Sub-Saharan Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment pool of €10.5 million toward the first close of the Janngo Start-Up Fund, a… Read more »

Africa: Experts Urge African Nations to Invest in Climate-Resilient Roads

Africa's current roads infrastructure meets only 17% of the continent's transport needs. However, according to Olufunso Somorin, the African Development Bank's East Africa Regional… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Debars Weihai Construction Group for 35 Months for Fraudulent Practices

The African Development Bank Group, on 23 December 2021, announces the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with Weihai Construction Group, thus putting an end to… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Coding for Employment Digital Ambassadors Program - More Than 19,000 Applications Received

Technical glitch affecting some applicants resolved Read more »

Africa: Denmark Extends $30 Million Grant to African Water Facility for Climate-Smart Water and Sanitation Services in Four Drought-Prone Countries

The Danish government has provided a $30.1 million grant to the African Development Bank-managed African Water Facility to enhance access to quality water and sanitation for… Read more »

Africa: Osward Mulenga Chanda Appointed Director of the African Development Bank's Water and Sanitation Development Department

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Osward Mulenga Chanda as Director, Water Development and Sanitation, with effect from 1 December. Read more »

Africa: Public Announcement - African Development Bank's Integrated Safeguards System Update

The Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) of the African Development Bank is a cornerstone of the institution's vision to support economic transformation in our regional member… Read more »

Africa: Can Women Benefit From Green Jobs? "Yes, But... " Says Report By UN Women, African Development Bank

The transition to a green economy is expected to create many new jobs around the world, including in sub-Saharan Africa. But will the economic transformation offer women access to… Read more »

Africa: Stephen Ashcroft Appointed the African Development Bank's Director of Corporate Services and Procurement

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Ashcroft as Director, General Services and Procurement, with effect from 16 February 2022. Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Ms Yacine Fal As Acting Vice President, Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine FAL, currently Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, as the Acting Vice… Read more »

Africa: African Development Fund Grants $1.5 Million to Smart Africa Alliance to Strengthen the Policy Environment for Digital Trade and E-Commerce Across Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $1.5 million grant to assess policy gaps in the digital trade and e-commerce ecosystems in 10 countries… Read more »

Africa: Dr. Alex Mubiru Appointed Acting Director General, Cabinet Office of the President of the African Development Bank Group

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Mubiru as Acting Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, effective from December… Read more »

Africa: G7 Development Finance Institutions Create Platform to Boost Investment in Fragile States

New collaboration will be based in London and headed by Vivianne Infante, CDC's Ethiopia Country Director Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Board Approves Line of Credit of €70 Million and $24 Million Equity Investment to West African Development Bank

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a line of credit of €70 million and an equity investment of $24 million, to be granted to the West African… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Board of Directors Approves the Institution's Borrowing Program for 2022

The 2022 borrowing program of the African Development Bank was approved on December 14th by the Board of Directors for up to $10 billion to be raised from the capital markets. Read more »

Africa: 2021 Visa Openness Index Calls for Easier Travel to Propel Africa Out of Covid-19 Slump

Opening up Africa's borders to travel will drive investment and an economic rebound, according to the authors of the 2021 Africa Visa Openness Index. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Publishes Market Study On Demand for Adaptation Benefits in Africa

The African Development Bank, in partnership with professional services provider Ernst & Young and Perspectives Climate Group, has published a study on the demand for Certified… Read more »

Africa: We Must Act Now to Avert Catastrophe Says Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo

The cost of global climate change will be borne mostly by the poor Read more »

Africa: Five African Countries Shine a Light On Renewables As They Deliver Powerful Investment Pitches At the Africa Energy Marketplace

Five African countries presented their investment cases at the recent Africa Energy Marketplace, which brought together governments, the private sector and development partners, to… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Program Receives Gold Stevie® Award in 2021 International Business Awards®

The African Development Bank received a first place "Gold Stevie" at the 18th Annual International Business Awards virtual event, in recognition of the institution's digital… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Ms. Hassatou Diop N'sele As Acting Vice-President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hassatou DIOP N'SELE as the Acting Vice-President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective 1… Read more »