May 23, 2018
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Governing Council and Management Board Meets in Busan
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) held its 25th Management Board and 9th Governing Council meetings on 20 and 21 May 2018 respectively, on the margins of the 2018 African… Read more »
Africa: Korea Announces $5-Billion Financial Package for Africa At African Development Bank Annual Meetings
The Government of Korea and the African Development Bank have issued a Joint Declaration following the conclusion of the Ministerial Roundtable of the Korea-Africa Economic… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Africa: 2018 Annual Meetings Focus On Accelerating Africa's Industrialization
Final preparations are underway for the 2018 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group on May 21-25, 2018, in Busan, Korea, addressing "Accelerating Africa's… Read more »
May 07, 2018
Africa: Africa Day to be Celebrated at African Development Bank Annual Meetings in Busan
For the first time, the African Development Bank will celebrate Africa Day - the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African… Read more »
April 19, 2018
Africa: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and African Development Bank Sign MOU to Promote Cooperation
Joachim von Amsberg, AIIB Vice-President for Policy and Strategy, and Charles Boamah, African Development Bank Senior Vice-President, at the MoU signing ceremony in Washington, DC. Read more »
March 15, 2018
Africa: Korea Ready to Host African Development Bank's Annual Meetings - Deputy Prime Minister
"Aside from the 2017 Winter Olympics, the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank this May in Korea, is the most important event on our calendar," says Deputy Prime… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Commends Japan's Multi-Billion-Dollar Support for Africa's Economic Transformation
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the Government of Japan for its strong support of the Bank and its multi-billion economic… Read more »
March 08, 2018
Africa: International Women's Day Portrait - Yuna Choi
On the occasion of International Women's Day, March 8, we shine a spotlight on eight women plus one - the Director of Gender, Women and Civil Society - who are making a difference… Read more »
February 13, 2018
Africa: Japan Provides U.S. $700 Million to African Development Fund
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a loan agreement with the African Development Fund (ADF) designed to provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA)… Read more »
December 11, 2017
Africa: African Economic Conference - Should Africa Be Inspired By China's Industrial Development?
Africa, which struggles to boost its industrial sector, has decided to seek inspiration from the Chinese model. Read more »
September 22, 2017
Africa: AfDB and Korea Launch Preparations for 2018 Annual Meetings in Busan
Secretary-General, Vincent Nmhielle, and Korean Vice Minister of Strategy and Finance, Hyoung-Kwon Ko, display signed MOU. Read more »
August 04, 2017
Africa: AfDB and African Ambassadors Host 2nd Japan-Africa Business Forum in Tokyo
The 2nd Japan-Africa Business Forum was held in Tokyo on 25-26 July 2017 on the theme 'Investment and Business Opportunities with Africa'. The Forum was organized by the Bank's… Read more »
July 04, 2017
Africa: Launch of the Japan - Africa Energy Initiative - Remarks By Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank - Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony At the Africa Union Summit
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June 15, 2017
Africa: AfDB and JICA Sign U.S.$ 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 »
