September 16, 2024
Africa: Vice President Quaynor Leads African Development Bank Mission to India to Strengthen Business Ties
An African Development Bank delegation led by Vice President Solomon Quaynor has concluded a four-day official visit to India to explore investment and trade opportunities and… Read more »
July 03, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank and Korea Customs Service Sign Aide Memoire to Boost Trade Facilitation in Africa
Africa is set to benefit from improved customs technologies to boost intra-African trade. The African Development Bank and the Korea Customs Service (KCS) have signed an Aide… Read more »
June 28, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank and Jica Align Priorities Ahead of Ticad9 Summit
The African Development Bank Group and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have underscored the critical need for blended and innovative finance mechanisms to back… Read more »
Africa: In Tokyo, African Development Bank Group Seeks Japanese Partners to Boost Value Addition and Productivity in Africa
The African Development Bank is looking to partner with Japanese firms to advance its strategic priorities of value addition to raw materials and increasing productivity in key… Read more »
June 26, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Seeks Japan's Support for Climate Action and Infrastructure Projects
An African Development Bank delegation in Tokyo on Monday 17 June held meetings at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), with Mr. Takashi Koyari,… Read more »
June 22, 2024
Africa: Japanese Keizai Doyukai and African Development Bank Forge Stronger Ties to Boost Private Investment and Youth Engagement in Africa
Representatives from the Japanese business association Keizai Doyukai and the African Development Bank Group met in Tokyo on Tuesday to explore deepening private sector cooperation… Read more »
June 21, 2024
Africa: Africa Offers Attractive Investment Opportunities for Japanese Firms, Say African Development Bank Leaders
Africa presents a compelling investment destination for Japanese firms, with high growth potential and the African Development Bank's strong support to manage risks, African… Read more »
June 14, 2024
Africa: High-Level AfDB Delegation Heads to Japan to Champion African Investment and Collaboration in Run-Up to Ticad9
An African Development Bank delegation led by three vice presidents will visit Japan from 17-21 June to promote investment opportunities in key African sectors and strengthen… Read more »
June 04, 2024
Africa: Korea Pledges Billions of Dollars At Inaugural Leaders' Summit With Africa
The Republic of Korea will commit $14 billion in export financing to support Korean companies investing in Africa while increasing its official development assistance (ODA) to $10… Read more »
June 05, 2024
Africa: Making a Future Together - Inspiration From the Miracle On the Han River
African governments and institutions gathered in Seoul from June 4-5, 2024, for the inaugural Korea-Africa Summit to learn from Korea's remarkable economic transformation and forge… Read more »
May 19, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Group and African Water Facility to Co-Host Session On Innovative Financing for Water and Sanitation At World Water Forum in Bali
What: Seminar on Innovative Financing and Resource Mobilization for Climate-resilient Water and Sanitation Investments Read more »
April 30, 2024
Ghana: African Development Bank, Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (Keiti) Strengthen Collaboration in Ghana
The African Development Bank Group and the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) reaffirmed their mutual collaboration with the recent participation of the… Read more »
April 02, 2024
Africa: The Guiguidou Hydro-Agricultural Rice Project Showcases Agricultural Cooperation Between the African Development Bank and China
Given the key role sustainable agricultural development will play in Africa's future, the African Development Bank has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership aimed at… Read more »
March 28, 2024
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 19, 2024
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 »
February 23, 2024
Africa: In Unprecedented Visit, Japanese Vice Finance Minister Kanda Applauds the Leadership of the President of the African Development Bank and Affirms the Strategic Importance of the Bank
Masato Kanda, Japan's Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, visited the African Development Bank headquarters on Thursday, the first such visit, signifying his… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Africa: What Lessons Can Asia Offer Africa in Developing the Green Minerals Value Chain?
A new vision is needed for Africa to harness its significant advantage in green mineral resources, experts say, and collaboration with Asian nations and learning from their… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Africa: Aif2023 - African Development Bank Head Adesina Welcomes Japan-Africa Partnerships, Investments to Spur Growth
Japanese investment in Africa driven by both start-ups and major conglomerates. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Africa: A New Vision for Africa Policy Dialogue - Enhancing Africa-Asia Cooperation On Green Minerals
What: Policy Dialogue for African and Asian Audiences on Enhancing Cooperation Between Africa and Asia in Developing Green Minerals Value Chains Read more »
September 14, 2023
Africa: Adesina to Korean Investors - Africa Is the Leading Market Frontier With Huge Untapped Potential
"Africa is not as risky as you hear. It is a continent of opportunities, waiting to be tapped." Read more »
September 13, 2023
Africa: After 'Learn From Africa' Visit, Japan Sophia University Students Call for Stronger Partnerships Between Africa and Japan
Students from Sophia University in Tokyo, visiting the Bank. They are here with the Bank's administrator for Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Austria and Saudi Arabia, Takaaki Nomoto… Read more »
Africa: Korea and Africa Rally Additional Finance and Technology for Universal Energy Access and to Make Africa World's Breadbasket
33 African finance ministers, ambassadors, heads of pan-African institutions and NGOs, CEOs and Korean private sector leaders gathered in Busan for the 7th KOAFEC Ministerial… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group, Korea Sign $28.6 Million in Grant Agreements to Support Africa's Development
African Development Bank, Korea sign agreements for additional funding at 2023 KOAFEC Read more »
September 12, 2023
Africa: Korea and the African Development Bank Strengthen Drive Towards Africa's Food Security
From left to right: Korea National Assembly's Forum for Africa Co-Chair Myoung Su Lee, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, Korea-Africa Foundation President Lyeo… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group to Co-Host 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (Koafec) Ministerial Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea
African Development Bank Group president Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina will lead a delegation to the 7th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea. Read more »
