Africa: At UNGA79, African Development Bank Affirms Standing As Champion of Africa's Prosperity

As the world convenes in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), Africa's 1.2 billion people will be counting on their participating leaders and… Read more »

Africa: GEAPP, Rockefeller Foundation, SEforall Advance World Bank & AfDB Mission to Electrify 300 Million in Africa

In a groundbreaking move ahead of Climate Week NYC, a coalition of global organizations comprising the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Sustainable Energy for… Read more »

Africa: Transport Forum 2024 - African Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Call On the African Development Bank to Advance the Connectivity Agenda in Africa

African ministers and government officials in charge of infrastructure and transport called on the African Development Bank on Thursday to step up support and lead efforts to… Read more »

Africa: Joint Mdbs Report - Climate Financing Hits Record $125 Billion in 2023

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) including the African Development Bank announced today that their collective financing for climate action hit a record high of $125 billion in… Read more »

Africa: Strengthening Climate Resilience - Abidjan Workshop Addresses Africa's Weather Data Gaps

A three-day workshop co-hosted by the African Development Bank and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) concluded on September 13, focusing on infrastructure gaps… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Meet to Combat Land Degradation and Desertification At Amcen Special Session

The African Development Bank, the African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)… Read more »

Africa: Transport Forum 2024 - Enhancing Regional Connectivity Through Innovative Technologies for Economic Growth

The African Development Bank Transport Forum, which is taking place in Abidjan from 18 to 20 September, set the tone from the outset by highlighting various challenges to be… Read more »

Africa: Africa50 Investment Platform Gets Thumbs Up for Its Innovative Financing, Strategic Partnerships and Performance

Africa50, the investment platform established by African governments and the African Development Bank, is exceeding expectations and closing critical infrastructure funding gaps… Read more »

Africa: Shaping Africa's Transport Landscape - African Development Bank to Host Transport Forum in Abidjan to Tackle Continental Challenges

The African Development Bank is set to host its second Transport Forum to address the continent's critical infrastructure and logistics challenges. Read more »

Africa: Amadou Hott Steps Down From African Development Bank As Special Envoy of the President for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa

Amadou Hott, Special Envoy to the President of the African Development Bank Group, responsible for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA), has resigned from his… Read more »

Africa: Vice President Quaynor Leads African Development Bank Mission to India to Strengthen Business Ties

An African Development Bank delegation led by Vice President Solomon Quaynor has concluded a four-day official visit to India to explore investment and trade opportunities and… Read more »

Africa: Circular Economy - Acea Proposes African Standard for Recycled Pet in Food Applications to Reduce Impact of Plastic Pollution

The Africa Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), of which the African Development Bank is a partner, has proposed the introduction of an Africa-wide standard for rPET (recycled… Read more »

Africa: Bright Future Beckons in Next 60 Years for Africa Says the African Development Bank

The African Development Bank marked its 60th anniversary celebrations in Abidjan with a party atmosphere, amidst two distinct parts to the celebrations: on the one hand, an… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Calls for Increased Investment and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture

The African Development Bank has urged greater financing of sustainable agricultural policies, practices and innovation. Bank officials made the call at three events hosted by the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Unveils Gender Marker System Dashboard to Strengthen Monitoring and Implementation of Gender Mainstreaming in Bank Projects

The African Development Bank Group has launched a new digital platform to track progress towards mainstreaming gender equality in its programmes and projects across the continent. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Launches USD 2 Billion 3.500 Percent Fixed Rate Social Global Benchmark Due 18 September 2029 As It Marks Its Diamond Jubilee

The African Development Bank ("AfDB"), rated Aaa (Moody's) / AAA (S&P) / AAA (Fitch) / AAA (Japan Credit Rating), has launched and priced a new USD 2 billion 5-year Social… Read more »

Africa: Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors, African Development Bank Group - 60th Anniversary Celebrations of the African Development Bank

Staff Council Symposium - September 9th, 2024 Read more »

Africa: 60 Years of the African Development Bank - Private Sector Representatives Applaud Institution's Backing and Urge Further Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Among Women and Young People

The African Development Bank must expand its support for female entrepreneurs, as well as young innovators and business creators, to reduce poverty and tackle the lack of jobs in… Read more »

Africa: A Day of Joy As the African Development Bank Celebrates 60 Years

The President of Cote d'Ivoire Alassane Ouattara led celebrations on Tuesday to mark the African Development Bank's 60th anniversary. Read more »

Africa: From Humble Beginnings to Africa's Development Partner of Choice - Former and Current Staff Reflect On the African Development Bank's Transformation

The African Development Bank has kicked off activities to celebrate 60 years of its transformative impact on Africa's development. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank At 60 - "Today, As in the Past, You Are Part of Africa's Transformation" - Akinwumi Adesina Heralds Commitment Shown By Bank Staff in Building Its Thrilling History

The President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has paid tribute to the preeminent role played by the… Read more »

Africa: Workshop On Closing Basic Weather and Climate Data Gaps in Africa

What: Workshop on Closing the Basic Weather and Climate Data Gaps in Africa for Effective Adaptation and Climate Resilient Development Read more »

Africa: Launch of African Development Bank Group Youth Community of Practice Platform (Y-COP) & Intergenerational Dialogue

What: Launch of the Youth Community of Practice (Y-COP) Platform & Intergenerational Dialogue Read more »

Africa: Workshop on Empowering Africa to Fast-Track Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) Preparation

WHAT: Workshop on Empowering Africa to Fast-Track Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) Preparation. Read more »

Africa: African Water Facility Secures 12 Million Euros to Invest in Urban Sanitation in Africa

The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, utilities, the private sector,… Read more »