August 06, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Group to hold virtual Annual Meetings 25-27 August, 2020
The African Development Bank Group will hold its 2020 Annual Meetings virtually, from 25-27 August, 2020. These will comprise statutory meetings of the Board of Governors. A major… Read more »
Africa: Climate financing by leading multilateral development banks tops $61.6 billion
Climate financing by seven of the world's largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) totalled $61.6 billion in 2019, of which $41.5 billion (67%) was in low- and middle-income… Read more »
August 04, 2020
Africa: Making Finance Work for Africa and partners highlight the role of strong corporate governance in financial sector development
Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A), in partnership with KPMG International last week hosted a webinar on strengthening corporate governance for financial sector development in… Read more »
August 03, 2020
Africa: Sashaying to success - Fashionomics Africa helps designers embrace the digital age
From a new digital marketplace to connect Africa's creatives with global markets, to masterclasses to help designers share and learn, and webinars to inform and inspire: the… Read more »
Africa: Communique of the bureau of the Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank group
COMMUNIQUE OF THE BUREAU OF THE BOARDS OF GOVERNORS OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP ON THE REPORT OF THE HIGH-LEVEL PANEL FOR THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE REPORT OF THE… Read more »
July 29, 2020
Africa: World experts gather for African 'fireside chats' to tackle humanity's challenges
COVID-19 will come and go, yet other global problems, such as climate change and extreme poverty, will persist in its wake. Read more »
Africa: Conversation with Marieme Esther Dassanou, Coordinator of the African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa programme
Marieme Esther Dassanou is the Coordinator of Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) the African Development Bank's flagship pan-African initiative, which aims to… Read more »
July 28, 2020
Africa: For 20 million Africans first-time access to clean water is proving crucial amid COVID-19
From Mozambique in the south to Morocco in the north, 20 million people in rural and urban areas of Africa have gained access to clean drinking water for the first time, thanks to… Read more »
Africa: Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Doing Business With Africa
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July 27, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $27 Million to Boost African Union's Covid-19 Response Initiative
The African Development Bank on Friday 24 July approved $27.4 million in grants to boost the African Union's (AU) efforts to mobilize continental response to curb the COVID-19… Read more »
July 24, 2020
Africa: Coming Soon - First Public Consultation On the Third Review of the Independent Review Mechanism of the African Development Bank Group
The Bank's Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness (CODE) has approved on 7 July 2020, the publication of the draft report on the third review of the Independent… Read more »
Africa: Video - The Bank's Mandate to "Improve the Quality of Life in Africa" Guides Overall Efforts
One pillar in the African Development Bank's current 5-tiered roadmap is the goal of "improving the quality of life for Africans." This pillar lays the foundation that guides the… Read more »
Africa: Webinar - Efficient Corporate Governance for Financial Sector Development
What: Webinar on "Efficient Corporate Governance for Financial Sector Development" Read more »
July 23, 2020
Africa: Firm Brownbags 2.0 Series
What: Trust Funds: From Concept Note to Impact Reporting Read more »
July 22, 2020
Africa: "This Is No Ordinary Time and This Calls for No Ordinary Response," Says Bank Vice President
For more than 55 years, the African Development Bank has played a vital role in the continent's development. The Bank's current development strategy is guided by the "High 5"… Read more »
July 21, 2020
Africa: Dasgupta Review of the Economics of Biodiversity
What: African Consultative Review of Partha Dasgupta Interim Report on the Economics of Biodiversity Read more »
Africa: Fitch Rating Agency Affirms Triple a (Aaa) Rating of the African Development Bank, With Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings, the global credit rating agency, has affirmed the African Development Bank's (AfDB) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AAA', with stable outlook. Read more »
July 20, 2020
Africa: Africa Investment Forum - Founding Partners Unveil Unified COVID-19 Response to Support Africa's Private Sector
15 deals in the Africa Investment Forum's portfolio, valued at $3.79 billion earmarked to address COVID-19 impacts Read more »
July 17, 2020
Africa: African Education Experts Push for More Virtual Learning to Cushion Against Pandemics - Adea Webinar
Africa must develop new education models that feature well-resourced virtual teaching and learning schemes to insulate it against disruptions due to disasters such as the COVID-19… Read more »
Africa: Video - Keeping Economies Stimulated Is the Main Bank's Goal This Year, VP Khaled Sherif Says
The COVID-19 pandemic can be described as a health and economic crisis with spillover effects on other areas such as trade and agriculture. Read more »
July 15, 2020
Africa: Africa Investment Forum (Aif) Partners' Meeting
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Africa: African Development Bank VP for Power and Energy Welcomes You to the 2020 Annual Meetings
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank will be held virtually and in a global pandemic that nation states are grappling to manage against… Read more »
July 13, 2020
Africa: Africa's Fertilizer Sector and the Bank's High 5s
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Africa: Launch of the 2020 North Africa Economic Outlook Report
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Africa: African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Rabah Arezki As Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and Knowledge Management
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Rabah Arezki as Chief Economist and Vice President, Economic Governance and Knowledge… Read more »
