April 25, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group, Jica Sign $350 Million Loan Agreement to Support Africa's Private Sector
The African Development Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today signed a JPY 44,100,000,000 ($350 million) loan to finance the Bank's support for private… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Africa: Investing in Africa Is Profitable, African Development Bank President Tells Japanese Investors
The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a significant increase in Japanese investment in Africa, saying the continent is the… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Africa: Business Event - Japan-Africa Investment Ecosystem Co-Creation Forum
WHO: African Development Bank, KEIZAI DOYUKAI, United Nations Development Program Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group and Japan Sign Exchange of Notes for $350 Million Private Sector Assistance Loan to Finance Bank's Private Sector Operations
Japan's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire Katsuya Ikkatai and AfDB Senior Vice President, Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, following signing of exchange of notes for private sector… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: Keizai Doyukai, African Development Bank Group Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Cooperation and Business Ties Between Japan and Africa
KEIZAI DOYUKAI, or the Japan Association of Corporate Executives today signed a statement of intent with the African Development Bank Group to foster closer collaboration and to… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Africa: Webinar - Presentation of African Economic Outlook 2022 to Asian Audiences
What: Presentation of the African Development Bank African Economic Outlook 2022: Supporting Climate Resilience and a Just Energy Transition in Africa to Asian Audiences Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Ticad 8 - Spotlight On African Innovation Talent
Within the framework of the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), the African Development Bank's North Africa Office supported some African… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Africa: Japan, UK Keen to Channel IMF Support Through Top African Lender
Five nations mulling option of channeling SDRs, AfDB head says Read more »
September 01, 2022
Africa: Ticad8 - African Development Bank to Complement Japan Africa Dream Scholarship With African Science, Technology and Innovation Fund - Dr. Adesina
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has commended the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant, established by the Bank and the government of Japan,… Read more »
Africa: Virtual Meeting for Asian Investors Ahead of the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2022
What: Virtual investor meeting for Asian investors in preparation for Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2022 Read more »
August 28, 2022
Africa: Japan and the African Development Bank announce up to $5 billion in support for Africa's private sector
- The government of Japan and the African Development Bank have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation under the fifth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for… Read more »
Africa: Japan and the African Development Bank Announce Up to $5 Billion in Support for Africa's Private Sector
The government of Japan and the African Development Bank have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation under the fifth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Africa: The 8th Tokyo International Conference On African Development to Shore Up Japanese-Africa Economic Cooperation
The African Development Bank Group will play a key role in the eighth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) taking place in the Tunisian… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Africa: Ticad8 Official Side Event - Accelerating Clean Energy Access With Climate Finance
Date: Monday, 22 August 2022 Read more »
July 10, 2022
Africa: Statement On the Death of Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe
I wish to express my condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of Japan on the tragic death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Read more »
May 17, 2022
Africa: Pre-Ticad8 Event - Solidarity of Women Entrepreneurs in Africa and Japan
What: Webinar on Solidarity of Women Entrepreneurs in Africa and Japan Read more »
October 26, 2021
Africa: The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program - a Unique Opportunity for Prospective Students
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August 23, 2021
Africa: 2021 Singapore Africa Business Forum - In Africa, Challenges Are the Opportunities Despite Covid-19
The global Covid-19 pandemic should not dampen investor appetite in Africa. The continent remains an investment destination of choice despite the challenges, panelists at an… Read more »
August 20, 2021
Africa: President Adesina to Attend the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021
What: Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021 Read more »
July 23, 2021
Africa: Hundreds Gather for Third Japan-Africa Business Forum, Prelude to Ticad 8
Around 1,600 people from all over Africa and Japan gathered over six days to explore closer business ties at the Third Japan-Africa Business Forum, which this year attracted the… Read more »
July 17, 2021
Africa: Close Partnership Between India and Africa Could Improve the Welfare of 2.5 Billion People Post Covid-19, Participants At 2021 Indo-Africa Business Conclave Say
The Covid-19 pandemic has provided the impetus for a stronger partnership between India and Africa with potential benefits to both as they build back sustainably after the crisis,… Read more »
June 29, 2021
Africa: Korea to Channel $600 Million Into Energy Investments Alongside the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank, the Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Export-Import Bank of Korea have signed an agreement, under which Korea will provide $600 million… Read more »
June 14, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Aud$600 Million (Usd$463.9 Million) Kangaroo Social Bond
The African Development Bank launched a A$600 million (US$463.9 million) 5.5-year Kangaroo bond, marking its return to the Australian dollar bond market. Read more »
June 01, 2021
Africa: The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum
What: The Third Japan-Africa Business Forum (JABF 2021) Read more »
October 07, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Urges Japanese Investors to Seek Investment Partners in Africa
The African Development Bank has urged Japanese investors to collaborate with local partners in Africa in order to stimulate growth on the continent. Read more »