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 »
February 28, 2017
Africa: AfDB Takes Agricultural Transformation Discourse to India, Cradle of Green Revolution
Agriculture, agri-business and agro-industries will dominate the knowledge events of the 2017 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group scheduled to take place from May… Read more »
December 09, 2016
Africa: What Africa Can Learn From China's Green Revolution in Its Agro-Allied Industrialization Quest
Is there a future for smallholder farmers in Africa? Read more »
November 16, 2016
Central Africa: A Fruitful First Meeting Between Adea and India
On October 31, Oley Dibba-Wadda, ADEA Executive Secretary, met with Shri R. Ravindra, Ambassador of India to Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea and Liberia, to discuss on a potential… Read more »
November 07, 2016
Africa: President Adesina Shares the Development Agenda for Africa in Busan
The 5th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) forum saw President Akinwumi Adesina of the African Development Bank (AfDB) call on Sung Je Cho, President of Busan Chamber of… Read more »
October 31, 2016
Africa: Role of Private Sector in Driving Economic Growth Takes Centre Stage At 5th Koafec
The first Public-Private Partnership Forum at the 5th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference wound up in Seoul last week with calls on Korean businesses… Read more »
October 26, 2016
Africa: Korea Scales Up Its Financial Assistance for Africa's Economic Transformation
President Adesina of the African Development Bank and Korea's Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Minister of Strategy and Finance, after signing an Exchange of Letters announcing… Read more »
October 25, 2016
Africa: The 5th Koafec Ministerial Conference Opens With Calls for Continued Support for Africa
President Adesina gestures as he addresses participants at the 5th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference, which opened in Seoul, Korea, on October 24 Read more »
Africa: 5th Korea-Africa Forum for Economic Cooperation
Your Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Il-Ho Yoo; President of Korea Export-Import Bank, Dr. Duk-Hoon Lee; Honorable Ministers, Business Leaders from Korea and Africa,… Read more »
October 13, 2016
Africa: Adea and Jica Support Quality Science and Mathematics Education in Africa
"Probing and thinking critically is what will make Africa a continent of the 21st century... inculcating skills at an early age is the key, says Shem Bodo, Senior Programs Officer… Read more »
October 12, 2016
Africa: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (Jbic) Delegation Visits AfDB
A delegation from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) visited the Bank on Monday, 10 October 2016 in Abidjan, for consultations primarily with the Private Sector… Read more »
October 10, 2016
Africa: AfDB Group to Co-Host the 5th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (Koafec) Ministerial Conference in Seoul
An African Development Bank (AfDB) Group delegation led by President, Akinwumi Adesina, will attend the 5th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference in Seoul, South Korea from 24-27 October… Read more »
September 19, 2016
Africa: AfDB and Government of India Pledge to Make Bank's 2017 Annual Meetings a Resounding Success
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Government of India have pledged to make the Bank Group's 2017 Annual Meetings a resounding success. The Meetings are scheduled to… Read more »
August 28, 2016
Africa: AfDB and Sasakawa Africa Association Sign MOU to Boost Agriculture in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) to promote agriculture and agri-business in Africa. Read more »
Africa: Japan Pledges Investment in Quality Infrastructure in Africa
Investing in infrastructure and human resource development are crucial for Africa to realise Agenda 2063, a high-level panel during the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on… Read more »
