August 04, 2017
Africa: AfDB and African Ambassadors Host 2nd Japan-Africa Business Forum in Tokyo
The 2nd Japan-Africa Business Forum was held in Tokyo on 25-26 July 2017 on the theme 'Investment and Business Opportunities with Africa'. The Forum was organized by the Bank's… Read more »
July 04, 2017
Africa: Launch of the Japan - Africa Energy Initiative - Remarks By Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank - Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony At the Africa Union Summit
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June 15, 2017
Africa: AfDB and JICA Sign U.S.$ 300 Million Loan Under Epsa Initiative
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a JPY 34.41 billion (about US$ 300 million) loan agreement with the African Development Bank under the Enhanced Private… Read more »
May 31, 2017
Africa: Africa-India Partnerships - E-Governance Identified As a Key Enabler of Africa's Transformation
E-governance is the future of development, and without it African countries will struggle, says Malawi's Secretary to the Treasury, Ben Botolo. Read more »
May 30, 2017
Africa: Japan and India Team Up With AfDB to Support Africa's Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and key agencies in Japan are working towards stronger cooperation in support of Africa's development. Read more »
Africa: African Ministers Seek Greater Partnership With India to Enhance Cancer Diagnosis, Check High Disease Burden
Worried about the continent's poor health indices, African countries are seeking greater partnership with India. Read more »
May 29, 2017
Africa: Thirteen African Countries Seal Agriculture Industrialization Deal With India
Thirteen African countries have signed a series of partnership agreements with India to enhance the supply of agricultural machinery, credit advancement to farmers and scientific… Read more »
May 25, 2017
Africa: Closing Remarks By Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, At the Official Closing Ceremony of the 52nd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank, May 25, 2017
The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Read more »
Africa: Gandhi-Style to Gangnam-Style - Farewell, Ahmedabad
The Republic of Korea will host the 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group in the port city of Busan on May 21-25, 2018. Read more »
May 24, 2017
Africa: Development of Africa's Human Capital for Industrialization Dominates Africa-Asia Partnerships Talks
Development of Africa's human capital has been identified as key aspect to achieve industrialization. Read more »
May 23, 2017
Africa: AfDB Annual Meetings Open in Ahmedabad - Deliberations Underscore Win-Win Africa-India Cooperation
The 52nd Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the 43rd Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF)… Read more »
Africa: Missing Links to Indian-African Trade and Investment Promotion Identified
Experts at the 52nd African Development Bank Annual Meetings, which started Monday in Ahmedabad, India, have identified the missing links to building a strong trade and investment… Read more »
May 12, 2017
Africa: Infrastructure Tops Agenda As AfDB, India Work Towards a 'More Robust Africa'
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is looking to strengthening its relationship with India as part of its larger agenda for a 'a more robust Africa'. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Partners African, Indian Movie Industries to Stimulate Interest in Agriculture
What role can the movie industry play in stimulating interest and changing poor perceptions about agriculture? Read more »
May 11, 2017
Africa: African Fashion Designers Take Centre Stage in India
The tremendous opportunity for Africa's fashion industry will attract global attention at the 2017 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in India. Read more »
May 04, 2017
Africa: AfDB to Celebrate Young African Agripreneurs At India Annual Meetings
African heads of state to discuss youth in agriculture Read more »
April 12, 2017
Africa: Korea-Africa Business Forum Urges Greater Korean Private Sector Engagement in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Busan Metropolitan City have jointly urged South Korea's private sector to do more business with Africa. Read more »
April 03, 2017
Africa: Adesina Visits Mahatma Gandhi's Home in Ahmedabad, Extols His Exceptional Humanity
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has paid glowing tribute to India's preeminent statesman, Mahatma Gandhi, saying that his work and… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Concludes Official Mission to India
President Akinwumi Adesina of the African Development Bank (AfDB) left Ahmedabad, India, early on Monday at the end of a four-day official visit to India. Read more »
March 31, 2017
Africa: AfDB Bullish On Africa-India Cooperation - Adesina
An African Development Bank delegation led by its President, Akinwumi Adesina, held a day-long interactive meeting with Indian CEOs on Friday in New Delhi, focusing on the… Read more »
Africa: We Are Proud of What the African Development Bank Is Doing for Africa, Says Dean of Africa Diplomatic Corps in India
The Dean of African Diplomatic Corps in India, Ambassador Alem Tsesaye Woldemariam of the State of Eritrea, has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its steadfast… Read more »
March 30, 2017
Africa: President Adesina Arrives in New Delhi to Boost Relations Between India and Africa
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, March 30, 2017, to begin a four-day official visit to India aimed at… Read more »
March 28, 2017
Africa: President Adesina Leads AfDB Mission to India Ahead of 2017 Annual Meetings in Ahmedabad
New Delhi, India, March 28, 2017 - The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina and Senior Official of the Bank will make a four-day official visit… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Africa: AfDB Group Participates in 12th CII-Exim Bank Conclave On India-Africa Project Partnership
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group participated in the 12th CII-Exim Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership, which was held in New Delhi, March 9-10, 2017. The… Read more »
March 21, 2017
Africa: The Korea-Africa Business Forum and Cultural Exchange
The Korea-Africa Business Forum and Cultural Exchange Festival in Busan, Korea, which will be held from March 30-31, 2017, and organized by the Busan Metropolitan City, the… Read more »