Africa: Highlights - Day 2 of the African Development Bank Group's 2020 Annual Meetings

The African Development Bank Group on Thursday climaxed its 2020 Annual Meetings with a decisive reelection of President Akinwumi Adesina for a second five-year term as the… Read more »

Africa: 2020 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group - Final Communiqué

FINAL COMMUNIQUE OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) AND THE FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank 2020 Annual Meetings - Governors' Dialogue: a Key Moment of the Meetings

On the first day of the African Development Bank's 2020 Annual Meetings, President Akinwumi Adesina on Wednesday 26 August 2020, outlined the Bank's successes and challenges. Read more »

Africa: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Re-Elected As President of the African Development Bank Group

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has been re-elected to serve a second five-year term as President of the African Development Bank Group on Thursday, August 27, 2020 by the Board of… Read more »

Africa: Highlights - Day 1 of the African Development Bank's 2020 Annual Meeting

Video presentations showcased COVID-19 pandemic and the African Development Bank's efforts to cushion member countries against its impacts Read more »

Africa: 2020 Annual Meetings - African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina Seeks a Second Term "To Serve Africa"

African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina on Wednesday made a case for his re-election as head of the institution, saying that he wanted to fulfil "his sense of duty and… Read more »

Africa: 2020 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank

The 55th Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank and the 46th meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF) began in Abidjan, Côte… Read more »

Africa: Opening Speech By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank At the 2020 Annual Meetings

Your Excellency, President Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Read more »

Africa: Secretary General of the African Development Bank Group Explains What to Expect for Its 2020 Annual Meetings

The highly communicable nature of the COVID-19 virus has forced the African Development Bank, like many international institutions, to move its 2020 Annual Meetings to an online,… Read more »

Africa: Policies for Enhancing Resilience and Transparency in Public and Private Finance Management in Post Covid-19 Africa

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Africa: Building Back Better After Covid-19 - Moving Towards a More Sustainable and Inclusive Fashion Industry On the Continent

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Africa: African Development Bank 2020 Annual meetings - Building Africa back better after the COVID-19 pandemic

For the first time in the history of the African Development Bank, its Annual Meetings will be held virtually to comply with the COVID-19 pandemic-related social-distancing… Read more »

Africa: By Charles Leyeka Lufumpa, Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management At the African Development Bank Group

After demonstrating its resilience during the Ebola outbreak and the global financial crisis, Africa is once again facing a severe test of its strength and agility because of the… Read more »

Africa: Appointment of Director, Syndication and Client Solutions Mr. Samuel Mugoya Higenyi

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Samuel Mugoya Higenyi as the Director, Syndication and Client Solutions, effective 1st August 2020. Read more »

Africa: Appointment of Director, Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU/BCRM) Mr. David J. Simpson

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David J. Simpson as the Director, Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU/BCRM), effective 1st… Read more »

Africa: Africa Information Highway (AIH) Live Exchange #Session 2

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Africa: Invitation to review draft policy on water - External stakeholders' consultation

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Africa: African Development Bank debars four companies involved in fraudulent and collusive practices for 24 months

The African Development Bank Group on 20 August 2020, announces the 24-month debarment of Sangtech International Services Limited, Sangar & Associates (Nigeria) Limited, Mashad… Read more »

Africa: Regional Integration as a Tool for Wealth Creation in Africa

The COVID-19 pandemic and its health and economic impacts has forced a global rethink of the current multilateral framework and what it means for the future. Read more »

Africa: Fostering Inclusivity with Circularity in Africa's post COVID-19 Recovery

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Africa: African Union Commission inaugurates AfCFTA permanent secretariat as launchpad for Africa's economic transformation

At a ceremony on Monday to commission the permanent secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo and Moussa Faki Mahamat,… Read more »

Africa: Africa's outlook is positive,' African Development Bank tells Indian investors and officials

The groundwork has been laid for Indian investors who are looking to invest in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Awakening the entrepreneurial spirit of every young African is key to continent's future, development leaders agree

The African Development Bank joined a number of development leaders in calling for greater support of youth entrepreneurship during a virtual event organized by the Tony Elumelu… Read more »

Africa: With the Passing of UN International Youth Day This Week, We Take a Look At a Bold Initiative for Africa's Youth Bulge

Nigerian Odetola Olashile Oluwapelumi has filled out her share of job applications. The young, new mother graduated with a Communication and Language degree, but says finding work… Read more »

Africa: AfDB's VP Regional Development and Integration Welcomes all Virtual 2020 Annual Meetings

The African Development Bank Vice President of Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery invites you to the 2020 Annual Meetings, held virtually for the first time in… Read more »