November 10, 2021
Africa: COP26 - African Development Bank Welcomes Nearly $136 Million in Donor Support for Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
The African Development Bank has welcomed $136 million in additional donor commitments for the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). Read more »
November 05, 2021
Africa: African Youth-Led Businesses Win $1 Million in Climate Adaptation Challenge At COP26
Português: Vencedores do 'Desafio Soluções YouthADAPT' anunciados na COP26 Read more »
November 08, 2021
Africa: COP26 - The Africa NDC Hub Launches a Flagship Report On Africa's NDCs Journey and the Imperative for Climate Finance Innovation
The African Development Bank and partner institutions of the Africa NDC Hub have published a flagship report on the status of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in Africa… Read more »
November 05, 2021
Africa: Winners of the 2021 Youthadapt Solutions Challenge Announced At COP26
Winners of the 2021 Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT) were unveiled today at COP26 in a ceremony held at the Africa Pavilion in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, AUC, and Uneca Pledge More Resources to Improve Land Governance in Africa
The African Development Bank, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Thursday pledged to work more closely with… Read more »
November 04, 2021
Africa: COP26 - Africa's Watershed Moment: Building Climate Resilience Requires a Flood of Investment in Nature
Devastating drought in Madagascar, ferocious floods across East Africa, and powerful cyclones in Mozambique. These recent natural disasters are just a taste of what Africa can… Read more »
November 05, 2021
North Africa: North Africa Economic Outlook 2021 - Growth Expected to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels On Rebound in Oil, Vaccines and Trade
Real gross domestic product growth in North Africa was largely negative in 2020, at -1.1% with a -5.1 percentage point drop over 2019, the African Development Bank's 2021 edition… Read more »
November 04, 2021
Africa: Harnessing Africa's Forestry Sector to Drive Industrialization and Intra-Continental Trade
Who: The African Development Bank's African Natural Resources Centre Read more »
Africa: COP26 - Africa's Watershed Moment: Building Climate Resilience Requires a Flood of Investment in Nature
Devastating drought in Madagascar, ferocious floods across East Africa, and powerful cyclones in Mozambique. These recent natural disasters are just a taste of what Africa can… Read more »
Africa: Cop 26 - Experts Offer Innovative Ways to Finance Adaptation in Africa
Ahead of crucial climate talks at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, experts gathered to put forward solutions for building resilience in Africa. Read more »
November 03, 2021
East Africa: East Africa's Economic Outlook Bullish Despite Covid-19 Setback, African Development Bank Report Projects
East Africa's economic growth is expected to recover to an average of 4.1% in 2021, up from 0.4% posted in 2020, according to the African Development Bank's latest economic outlook… Read more »
November 02, 2021
Africa: Historic Alliance Launches At COP26 to Accelerate a Transition to Renewable Energy, Access to Energy for All, and Jobs
The new Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) will be launched today at COP26 to accelerate investment in green energy transitions and renewable power solutions in… Read more »
November 03, 2021
Africa: African, other world leaders gather for largest summit on climate adaptation at COP26
– African and other global leaders came together at COP26 in Glasgow yesterday for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit, the largest summit to date on climate… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank High 5s Agenda Changing Millions of Lives in Africa, Says Bank President Akinwumi Adesina
African Development Bank Group President, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, has said that the Bank's High 5 agenda is positively changing lives for millions in Africa. Read more »
November 02, 2021
Africa: COP26 Leaders' Event - Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit
What: COP26 Leaders' Event - Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit Read more »
October 29, 2021
Africa: The Gambia - African Development Bank Focuses On Agricultural Value Chains in 2021-2025 Country Strategy Paper
Agricultural value chains will be a key lever for inclusive growth in The Gambia to address development challenges and combat fragility, according to the Country Strategy Paper… Read more »
November 02, 2021
Africa: Moody's Affirms African Development Bank Aaa Rating, Stable Outlook
Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has affirmed the African Development Bank's Aaa long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings. The outlook remains stable. Read more »
Africa: Youth Adaptation Solutions (Youthadapt) Challenge Awards Ceremony
What: Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge Awards Ceremony Read more »
Africa: Conference On Land Policy in Africa Opens With Calls for Pro-Poor Land Policies, Equal Access, and Ownership of Land
The 2021 Conference on Land Policy in Africa opened Monday with a resounding call for African countries to develop pro-poor land policies and inclusive land tenure rights,… Read more »
October 31, 2021
Africa: Taat Program Gains Recognition Ahead of Cop26
The African Development Bank's Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) program is gaining increasing recognition as stories emerge of its impact across the… Read more »
October 30, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank and AfCFTA Secretariat Partner to Stimulate Industry
African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, said on Friday that the Bank will integrate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into its country and… Read more »
October 28, 2021
East Africa: East Africa Economic Outlook 2021
What: Launch of the East Africa Economic Outlook 2021 Read more »
October 27, 2021
Africa: Deliver Financing for Adaptation and Resilience in Africa, Global Leaders Urge Ahead of Cop26
Ahead of key climate talks at COP26 in Glasgow, African leaders and development partners have called for greater funding towards climate adaptation. Read more »
Africa: Boost Industrial Manufacturing to Accelerate Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria, African Development Bank Head Says
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has said low levels of industrial manufacturing are hampering economic growth and development in Nigeria and many… Read more »
Africa: Ghana - African Development Bank Extends $75 Million Loan to Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund for Portfolio Expansion
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has officially approved a $75 million commercial loan to the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF). Read more »
