June 03, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank, Global Center on Adaptation host dialogue to look at climate risks facing Gambia's port of Banjul fourth expansion project
The African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation hosted a virtual dialogue on Monday last week to discuss climate adaptation related to the Port of Banjul Fourth… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Africa: Malawi - African Development Bank Extends Grants of $9.25 Million for Rollout of Climate Disaster Risk Financing
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved two grants of $9.25 million to implement the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme (ADRiFi) in Malawi. The… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Africa: Djibouti Strategically Placed to Become Global ICT Center, Says Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina met with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti Guelleh and senior government officials at the weekend to discuss… Read more »
May 28, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group Governors Endorse the Bank's Vision for the Next 10 Years
The African Development Bank Group has concluded five days of annual meetings in Accra, Ghana on Friday with a rallying cry from its President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, to be proud of… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Africa: Channel IMF Special Drawing Rights Through Multilateral Development Banks, Urge African Development Bank Governors
The United Kingdom may channel some of its International Monetary Fund Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to Africa through the African Development Bank, revealed UK Minister for… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank 2022 AMs - African Leaders Show Common Resolve to See a More Financially Powerful African Development Bank
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo, Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, and Azali Assoumani of Comoros have voiced strong support for the the… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Africa: Assemblées annuelles 2022 : Akinwumi Adesina trace le chemin d'une agriculture résiliente pour nourrir tout le continent
Le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement, Dr Akinwumi Adesina a annoncé, lundi à Accra, les engagements clés de la Banque… Read more »
May 21, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Daniel Alexander Schroth As Director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Alexander Schroth as Director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department, effective… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Africa: The Independent Recourse Mechanism Launches Its First Accountability Report
The Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launches its first-ever Accountability Report to present its performance to its stakeholders… Read more »
May 04, 2022
Africa: Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank Group, 23-27 May 2022
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April 25, 2022
Africa: 50 Voices - 50 Stories - Celebrating the Impact of the African Development Fund Over Five Decades
Fifty years ago, the African Development Fund was founded on one fundamental principle: To promote economic and social development in the lives of people in low-income and fragile… Read more »
March 25, 2022
West Africa: African Development Bank Group Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Ecowas for $3.56 Million Grant to Develop West Africa Pharmaceutical Industry
The African Development Bank and the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding for $3.56 million in grant… Read more »
March 22, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina Begins Official Visit to South Africa
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A Adesina is in Johannesburg at the start of a three-day official visit to South Africa. Read more »
March 04, 2022
Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank Vice-President Dr. Kevin Kariuki Visits the 44mw Singrobo-Ahouaty Hydroelectric Power Project Site
The African Development Bank Group's Vice-President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, Dr. Kevin Kariuki, on Thursday 24 February accompanied the Ivorian Minister of… Read more »
Africa: UN Environment Assembly - Circular Economy Gains Traction As Morocco Plans to Join Regional Alliance
The African Development Bank joined public and private sector actors in Nairobi this week to discuss the implementation of circular economy policies, and action plans in Africa.… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Grant to Improve Governance of Natural Resource Outflows in Six African Countries
Six African countries will soon benefit from a grant from the Transitional Support Facility (TSF) of the African Development Fund, through a project designed to strengthen national… Read more »
March 08, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Begins Edge Certification Programme
The African Development Bank has begun the process of becoming certified under the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality, or EDGE, Certification programme, the leading global… Read more »
Africa: Multimedia Group Silverbird Names African Development Bank's Akinwumi Adesina 2021 'Extraordinary Personality of the Year'
'It's time to support the youth to propel the future' - Adesina says in keynote speech Read more »
March 02, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Vanessa Ushie As Acting Director of the African Natural Resources Centre
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Dr. Vanessa Ushie, a natural resource economist, as Acting Director of the African Natural Resources Centre, effective 16 November… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Names New Head of Corporate Information Technology Services
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mr. Bahati Sanga as Acting Director, Corporate Information Technology Services, effective 1st February 2022. Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Mike Salawou As Acting Director for the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Salawou as Acting Director for the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department, effective 1st… Read more »
February 22, 2022
Africa: EU-Africa Business Forum 2022 - Speakers Call for New Strategic Partnership to Spur Mutual Economic Benefits
African Development Bank to boost regional integration initiatives with $2 billion in 2022 and 2023. Read more »
February 21, 2022
Africa: International Mother Language Day
IMLD 2022 aims to contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 by recognizing the role of teachers in promoting multilingual teaching and learning through technology. Read more »
February 18, 2022
Africa: Fashionomics Africa Initiative Offers Insights On Creating a More Sustainable, Digital and Circular Textile and Fashion Value Chain
Africa's textile and fashion industry holds immense potential for economic transformation. According to some economists, continent-wide industry retail sales are worth around $1.3… Read more »
February 21, 2022
Africa: Roundtable Event Showcases Biden Administration's Commitment to Accelerating Us Investments in Africa
The Senior Director of the African Development Bank's Africa Investment Forum, Chinelo Anohu, praised the Biden administration's efforts to channel investment into Africa, and… Read more »