April 02
Africa: Datapathology - Combining Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology to Combat Cervical Cancer
The sun rises over El Jadida, a fortified city in south-western Morocco, bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. Pathologist Hicham El Attar is already at work. As a co-founder of… Read more »
April 01
Africa: Investing in the Next Generation - How Nigerian University of Technology and Management and African Development Bank Are Pioneering Youth Skilling in Africa
President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the leadership of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) say equipping Africa's youth… Read more »
March 28
Africa: African Development Bank Debars China Henan International Cooperation Group Company Limited for 12 Months for a Fraudulent Practice
The African Development Bank Group, on 28 March 2024, announces the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with China Henan International Cooperation Group Company… Read more »
March 26
Africa: International Day of Forests - Global Experts Urge Action As Africa Grapples With $65 Billion Timber Trade Deficit
Africa must work to urgently address its staggering $65 billion timber trade deficit to position forests as a critical driver for the continent's future development, global experts… Read more »
Africa: Experts Discuss Market Conditions, Performance and Expectations for Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Issuance in Africa
Experts meeting in Abidjan this week agreed that Africa has not yet fully grasped the opportunities offered by green bonds (bonds issued to finance investments that meet strict… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Regional and International Leaders From the Private Sector, Government and Academia Gather in Addis Ababa to Tackle Barriers to Africa's Capability to Manufacture Its Own Medicines and Vaccines
One hundred leaders from the African continent and outside the region, including from the United States and Europe, gathered today in Addis for a two-day conference focused on… Read more »
Africa: The Urban and Municipal Development Fund of the African Development Bank Has Approved an Annual Work Programme to Support 14 New Municipalities and Local Authorities
The Technical Committee of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group met on 18 March 2024 in Abidjan and approved the new work programme for 2024. The committee, responsible for… Read more »
March 22
Africa: African Development Bank, IOM Launch Report On Harnessing Migration for Development in Africa
The African Development Bank and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) today released a joint report designed to support practitioners and decision makers to turn… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank's Annual Portfolio Review of Global Agriculture for Food Security Program (Gafsp)
At the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Banjul, The Gambia, 50 participants attended the African Development Bank's annual Portfolio review of the Global… Read more »
Africa: Africa Development Bank and the US Government Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank Group, has praised US President Joe Biden's administration for its approach towards Africa particularly its… Read more »
March 21
Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe Joins African Legal Support Facility, Boosting Legal Aid for African Nations
São Tomé and Príncipe has ratified the Agreement establishing the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), paving the way for full membership in the Facility. Read more »
March 20
Africa: Powering Africa's Green Growth Offers Major Investment Opportunities, Ivorian Environment Minister Tells Ustda-AfDB Workshop
Powering Africa's green growth with new sustainable investment models offers huge opportunities for the continent, a workshop organised jointly by the U.S. Trade and Development… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Co-Organises Conference On Environmental Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development Conference
The UNESCO biosphere reserve of Príncipe island was the site of the first international conference dedicated to biodiversity financing hosted by the Government of São… Read more »
March 19
Africa: Austrian Expertise in Renewable Energy Could Benefit Africa, Says African Development Bank's Vice President Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade
The African Development Bank Group's Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade has said as Africa develops its renewable… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank and Dentons Canada Llp Toronto PPP Webinar Series
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March 18
Africa: Leadership - An Alliance With Time
Original story: https://x.com/NGRPresident/status/1766506463520850187?s=20 Read more »
March 12
Africa: African Development Bank Chief Criticizes Opaque Loans Tied to Africa's Natural Resources
Original story: https://apnews.com/article/african-development-bank-natural-resources-loans-china-66adc38e589c12589ed7831a8e56ca5e Read more »
March 11
Africa: Second Webinar Series On Harnessing Forestry for Industrialising and Integrating Africa - Timber Trade Flows and Trends in Africa
Who: African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre, African Development Bank Read more »
March 08
Africa: #iwd2024 - Impactful Investment: African Development Bank Support Shapes Scholarship Graduate Career in Drone-Enabled Public Health
The African Development Bank's Japan Africa Dream Scholarship program invests in promising African students from Bank member countries at partner universities in Africa and Japan,… Read more »
Africa: #iwd2024 - African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (Afawa) Is Investing in Women, Accelerating Africa's Progress Toward Gender-Inclusive Economic Growth
Africa is undergoing a fundamental reset in mindset toward investing in its women entrepreneurs. For too long, too many commercial banks and other financial institutions have been… Read more »
Africa: To Tackle Poverty, Africa Needs Welfarist Policies and People-Centred Development, Says African Development Bank President Adesina
President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has appealed to leaders in Nigeria and across Africa to make poverty history as he outlined a compelling case… Read more »
March 07
Africa: 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days
What: 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days Read more »
March 06
Africa: African Water Facility Hosts Key Donors On Implementing Its Flagship Program and Developing Its Strategy 2026 - 2030
The African Water Facility (AWF) of the African Development Bank welcomed representatives from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nordic Development Fund to its… Read more »
Africa: US-Africa Green and Sustainable Financing Workshop
Explore the world fastest growing asset class: USTDA and African Development Bank Group unite in support of African development Read more »
March 05
Africa: African Development Bank Group 2024 Annual Meetings - Free Uplink Satellite Signal
What: Expression of interest: Free uplink satellite signal for opening and closing ceremonies of African Development Bank Group's 2024 Annual Meetings Read more »