February 05, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina Confident of "Very Promising Future" for Continent
"The future of our continent is looking very promising indeed," African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina declared in the opening words of his address to diplomats… Read more »
Africa: African Road Safety Leadership Program Kicks Off in Abidjan
The second Road Safety Leadership Program organized by the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP, an international partnership hosted by the World Bank), in collaboration with the… Read more »
February 01, 2019
Africa: Board Approves Recommendations and Mitigation Action Plan for Coal-Fired Power Plant Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved the recommendations of the Independent Review Mechanism to bring the Sendou coal-fired power plant project… Read more »
February 08, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank to Present 2019 African Economic Outlook At 32nd AU Summit
The African Development Bank will present the 2019 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook (AEO) report on the sidelines of the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of… Read more »
February 14, 2019
Africa: Japan - Pre-Ticad7 Seminar - Financing for Project Implementation and Infrastructure and Energy Investment Opportunities in Africa
The African Development Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will organize a Pre-TICAD 7 Seminar on Thursday 14 February 2019 in Tokyo, on the theme:… Read more »
January 29, 2019
Africa: Davos Takeaways - Preparing for an African Century
Returning to the warmth of Abidjan after the World Economic Forum's meeting in icy cold Davos, under the theme Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial… Read more »
January 30, 2019
Africa: First Statutory Meeting of the African Development Bank-Civil Committee
The African Development Bank - Civil Society Committee held its first statutory meeting at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan on 15-16 January, 2019. Read more »
January 25, 2019
Africa: Major Bridge Linking Gambia to Senegal Ushers in New Era of Connectivity
Cars, trucks and pedestrians plied the new bridge linking the Gambia and Senegal Thursday, ushering in a new era of connectivity and integration for the two West African nations. Read more »
January 22, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves $25 Million Equity Investment in Fund for Renewable Energy Projects in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment of up to US$ 25 million in ARCH Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARPF), a US$ 250 million… Read more »
January 23, 2019
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - African Development Bank Debars ALG Global Concept and Its Managing Director for 36 Months, for Fraudulent Practices
The Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption of the African Development Bank found the company and its Managing Director to have engaged in several fraudulent practices Read more »
January 21, 2019
Africa: Fertilizer Project Raises Yields By Over 50 Percent, Showcases Successful PPP's
In Nigeria, the world's largest single-train urea plant has created over 50,000 jobs across the agriculture value-chain, while its affordable fertilizer is boosting farm yields and… Read more »
January 17, 2019
Africa: Africa's Historic Pivot
It might not be obvious to the casual observer, but Africa is undergoing something of a revolution when it comes to economic policymaking. Risking recrimination and worse from… Read more »
January 18, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and ICRC Join Forces to Accelerate Economic Resilience in Fragile Contexts
The African Development Bank Group and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) signed a letter of intent on Wednesday 16th January 2019 at the Bank's headquarters in… Read more »
January 17, 2019
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2019 - Africa Growth Prospects Remain Steady, Industry Should Lead Growth
'The state of the continent is good. Africa's general economic performance continues to improve, but it remains insufficient to address the structural challenges," A. Adesina Read more »
January 15, 2019
Africa: The African Legal Support Facility to Receive € 5 Million Grant From the European Union
The European Commission has approved a grant of 5 million euros to the African Legal Support Facility, to finance the Facility's Medium Term Strategy for the next five years. Read more »
January 17, 2019
Africa: The African Development Bank to Unveil 2019 African Economic Outlook
The African Development Bank will launch the 2019 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook (AEO) report on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at its headquarters in Abidjan. Read more »
January 28, 2019
Africa: Cif@10 - Celebrating 10 Years of Climate Action
The year 2018 marked the 10th anniversary of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), one of the largest funds in the world for climate-smart investments, across more than 300 projects… Read more »
January 11, 2019
Africa: Seychelles Launches New HR Policy and Strategy 2018-2022
On 18th December, 2018, at a ceremony attended by some 80 participants, the Government of Seychelles launched a 5-year Policy and Strategy on Human Resources Development (HRD) to… Read more »
January 10, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves Investment in Climate Investor One's Construction Equity Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a USD 32.5 million equity investment in Climate Investor One's (CIO) Construction Equity Fund (CEF), a… Read more »
January 08, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Invest 150 Million Euros to Improve Sanitation in Small Municipalities
The African Development Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed on 8th January a loan agreement with the Ministry of Development, Investment and… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$14.12 Million to Support Nigeria's Membership in African Trade Insurance (Ati) Agency
The African Development Bank Group, through its Trade Finance operations, has approved a US$14.12 million facility to support the Federal Republic of Nigeria's membership in the… Read more »
December 27, 2018
Africa: Mainstreaming Resilience and Financing for Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in Africa
In Africa, as elsewhere, urbanized locations exert pressure on already vulnerable populations impacted by lack of access to potable water supply, sanitation and waste management,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Raise Over Us$7 Billion From Capital Markets for Investment in African Economies in 2019
Bank continues to build its profile in the capital markets for cost-effective resources to finance projects and programs in Regional Member Countries Read more »
Africa: Kazungula Bridge to Link, Open Up Markets in Eight African Countries
The bridge and one-stop-border-post facilities between Zambia and Botswana will enhance regional trade, integration and spur global competitiveness Read more »
December 26, 2018
Africa: Engaging With Civil Society - African Development Bank Organizes Last 2018 Internal Consultation Workshop
The African Development Bank Civil Society and Social Innovation Division organized a one- day "Civil Society Awareness Brown Bag Lunch" on 19 December 2018 at the Bank's… Read more »