July 16, 2021
Africa: Fashionomics Africa, Google Train African Fashion Entrepreneurs in Digital Marketing Strategies
The African Development Bank's Fashionomics Africa initiative and Google held a 2-hour virtual masterclass on using digital tools and social media for African fashion… Read more »
July 14, 2021
Africa: Technical and Vocational Institutions Must Build Stem Skills in Africa's Youth - Adea Webinar
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated digitization in the workplace, sharpening the need for technical and vocational training aligned with Africa's development needs and youthful… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Partners, Renew Commitment to End Child Stunting in Africa
Urging unity and action to accelerate nutrition targets amid the global Covid-19 pandemic, representatives of the African Development Bank, the Aliko Dangote Foundation and Big Win… Read more »
July 13, 2021
Africa: Africa's Potential in the Blue Economy Highlighted in the World Water Congress
Thirty-eight countries in the African continent are bordered by the ocean or the sea, but for 70% of them, their maritime exclusive economic zones are largely under-exploited. The… Read more »
Africa: The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Reports Record Number of Transactions in 2020, Secures $90 Million in New Funding
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved seven high-impact projects worth $54 million in 2020, its best year in spite of challenging Covid-19 conditions, according to… Read more »
July 12, 2021
Africa: Ghana - African Development Bank Group-Financed Road Interchange Opens, Trade and Incomes Expected Up
A jumbo road interchange financed by the African Development Bank Group has opened in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, amid hopes the new infrastructure will help reduce road… Read more »
July 09, 2021
Africa: First Hydromet Gap Report Calls for Scaled-Up Investments in Weather Forecasts and Early Warning Systems
Hydromet create benefits worth at least ten times their costs and are vital to build resilience to extreme weather Read more »
July 08, 2021
Africa: 2021 Conference On Land Policy in Africa (Clpa 2021)
Land governance: safeguarding art, culture and heritage to secure the Africa We Want Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Scoping Study Identifies Opportunities for Private Sector Participation in Africa's Climate Agenda
A recently published African Development Bank scoping study on implementing NDCs in Africa recommends that development financial institutions and other investors focus on… Read more »
Africa: The Africa Long-Term Finance Initiative Launches Its Website
What: Webinar Launch Read more »
July 06, 2021
Africa: Appointment Announcement Acting Auditor General Mr. Mouhamed Ba
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mouhamed BA as Acting Auditor General, effective June 1st, 2021. Read more »
Africa: The Green Climate Fund Approves $170.9m in Co-Financing for African Development Bank's Leaf Program
The Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $170.9 million in financing for the African Development Bank's Leveraging Energy Access Finance Framework (LEAF) program.… Read more »
July 02, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank's New Economic Governance Strategy Advocates Bold Public Finance Reforms
The African Development Bank on Friday launched its Strategy for Economic Governance in Africa (SEGA), aimed at fostering transparent and accountable governments and institutions… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank's Water and Sanitation Development Department Launches the Bank's New Policy On Water
The African Development Bank has virtually launched its new policy on water in a virtual ceremony. Read more »
July 01, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa Program Showcased At Generation Equality Forum
The African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, joined French President Emmanuel Macron and others at the Generation Equality Forum taking place in Paris… Read more »
June 30, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Participates in Launch of Agrf Platform Linking Africa's SMEs to Investment Opportunity
The African Development Bank's incoming Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Dr. Beth Dunford, and Director for Agricultural Finance and Rural… Read more »
Africa: Mdbs' Climate Finance Rose to $66 Billion in 2020, Joint Report Shows
Multilateral development banks enhance cooperation on reporting climate finance Read more »
June 29, 2021
Africa: Webinar On Climate Change Adaptation Amid Covid-19
What: Webinar on climate change adaptation Read more »
Africa: Korea to Channel $600 Million Into Energy Investments Alongside the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank, the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Export-Import Bank of Korea have signed an agreement, under which Korea will provide $600 million… Read more »
June 28, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Incoming Vice President Beth Dunford to Deliver Keynote Speech At Agrf Agribusiness Deal Room Launch
What: Alliance for Green Revolution Forum launch of the Agribusiness Deal Room 2021 Read more »
June 26, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank 2021 Annual Meetings - Investment in Healthcare Will Help Prepare for the Next Pandemic
Africa's ability to respond to future pandemics will depend on making investments in health and education, and governments must immediately intensify efforts to avoid further… Read more »
June 24, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank 2021 Annual Meetings - Building Resilient Economies in Post-Covid-19 Africa - African Women Crucial to the Journey to Recovery
Women and gender-focused policies have a pivotal role in African recovery programs following the Covid-19 pandemic, affirm some of the continent's top development leaders. Read more »
June 23, 2021
Africa: 2021 Annual Meetings - A Call for Bold Domestic Reforms, Efficient International Support to Boost African Economies and Avoid Debt Overload
The 2021 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings, held virtually starting on Wednesday, opened with discussions on African debt management. Read more »
June 24, 2021
Africa: Mozambique - African Development Bank and Italian Technical Cooperation Fund Extend €990,000 Grant to Boost Agricultural Value Chains
The African Development Bank, with financing from the Italian Technical Cooperation Fund, has provided a €990,000 grant to help smaller agro-processing enterprises boost… Read more »
June 22, 2021
Africa: Africa Climate Change Fund Launches Third Call for Gender Equality and Climate Resilience Projects
The African Development Bank-hosted Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) on Wednesday issued a third call for project proposals addressing gender inequality and climate resilience in… Read more »