June 25, 2019
South Sudan: African Development Bank Approves Usd 24.7 Million for Water and Sanitation Development in South Sudan
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on June 20, 2019, approved a proposal to commit $24.7 million to finance the South Sudan Strategic Water Supply and… Read more »
June 24, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Masterclass On Women's Skills in Business Development
The fourth Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA)/Entreprenarium masterclass began Monday in Pretoria, South Africa, aimed at improving women's skills in business… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank's High 5 Priorities Are Making a Vital Contribution to the Continent's Integration
The African Development Bank is delivering on its goals and making good progress towards achieving its development and operational targets. This is according to the 2019 Annual… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Calls for Boost to Private Sector Investments As Well As Fiscal and Debt Sustainability At T20 Summit in Tokyo
Sound policies to improve investor interest and address fiscal sustainability concerns in Africa were key points made by Director General of the Bank's Southern African Bureau,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Welcomes Eur 40 Million Investment From the European Commission for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI)
The African Development Bank announced a EUR 40 million investment from the European Commission for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), a new platform for financing… Read more »
East Africa: Ekiti State Governor Visits African Development Bank, Makes a Case for Increased Investment in His Region
Infrastructure, agricultural-processing zones, air cargo facilities, and a knowledge hub are four critical areas that need support from the African Development Bank to help… Read more »
June 21, 2019
Africa: Accelerating Africa's Transformation Via a Vibrant Digital Economy
Affordable, inclusive connectivity, coupled with digital skills and literacy, are essential elements in the fight against inequality in the digital age, experts at the European… Read more »
June 24, 2019
Central Africa: African Development Bank to Host Regional Nutrition Sensitization Event for West and Central Africa
On 24 June 2019, the African Development Bank, in collaboration with partners, will host a regional nutrition sensitization event for West and Central Africa. The event will unpack… Read more »
June 20, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank, Mfw4a and Bmz/Giz Host International Workshop On Africa's Trade Finance Market
The African Development Bank, Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) and the German Cooperation (BMZ/GIZ) held a two-day international workshop in Frankfurt, Germany, to improve… Read more »
Africa: MDB Climate Finance Hit Record High of $43.1 Billion in 2018
Climate financing by the world's largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) in developing countries and emerging economies rose to an all-time high of $43.1 billion in 2018,… Read more »
Africa: World Circular Economy Forum 2019 - Africa Wants to Go Green
On 3-5 June, 2019, the third annual World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2019 in Helsinki, Finland, organised by the Finnish innovation fund Sitra, brought together over 2,200 of… Read more »
West Africa: African Development Bank to Host the Food Systems Action Platform Workshop Enabling Food Systems Transformation in West Africa
The African Development Bank will be hosting a workshop with Food Systems Action Platform (FSAP) for West Africa in Abidjan, Cote d' Ivoire on 20-21 June. Read more »
June 17, 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: The President of the African Development Bank Begins an Official Visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo From June 17 to 20, 2019
The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina and a delegation begin a four-day official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at the… Read more »
June 15, 2019
Africa: Final Communique of the Board of Governors of AfDB and ADF
WE, the Governors, representing Member Countries of the African Development Bank and State Participants of the African Development Fund (the "Bank Group"), meeting in Malabo,… Read more »
June 17, 2019
Nigeria: Nigeria and the Continental Free Trade Area Agreement
The attention of the African Development Bank has been drawn to a story published by Sahara Reporters on June 16 quoting our Director of Industrial and… Read more »
June 14, 2019
Africa: Flying 'Sky-High' - African Development Bank Annual Meetings Conclude With Consensus On Regional Integration
The African Development Bank on Friday concluded its Annual Meetings, amid growing consensus that regional integration is imperative to a new phase in African prosperity. Read more »
Africa: Africa Ready to Commit to Free Trade
A growing commitment to a free trade area deal by the continent's leaders will spur efforts to create the world's largest free trade zone. Read more »
Africa: "Let's Learn to Build It Ourselves," Bank Vice President Sherif in a Clarion Call to Regional Economic Blocs
"The day we see an Egyptian farming in Sudan, growing wheat, rather than Egypt getting its wheat from Ukraine, Russia - this is regional integration. The day we see a Sierra… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Showcases Impact of Korean Drone Technology On Agricultural Productivity
At a special event highlighting the partnership between the African Development Bank and Korea held on the sidelines of the Bank's Annual Meetings, the role of drone technology to… Read more »
Africa: Korea Program On International Agriculture (Kopia)
Korea imported 900,000 tons of rice every year in the 1970s and became self-sufficient in five years. What made this happen? Read more »
June 13, 2019
Gambia: Gambia President Adama Barrow Awarded the Great Builder Super Prize
At a ceremony held on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday, 12 June, the president of Gambia, Adama Barrow, was awarded the Great… Read more »
Africa: Despite Challenges, Africa's Debt Is Still Under Control Says African Development Bank
The African Development Bank remains strong with growing operating revenues and allocable income generated since 2010 reaching $2.5 billion, the Bank Group's Treasurer, Hassatou… Read more »
Africa: Switzerland Gives 3.2 Million Swiss Francs to African Development Bank's 'Boost Africa' E-Lab and Urban Development Fund
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of the Government of the Swiss Confederation (SECO) and the African Development Bank on Thursday signed two agreements to fund African… Read more »
Africa: 'Sometimes You Need to Relocate Elephants' to Advance Regional Integration - Europe, South America and Asia Share Insights
Would you describe yourself as an African? Or is your primary identity based on your nationality? Read more »
Africa: Switzerland Governor Raymond Furrer On the Two Bilateral Agreements Signed During the Bank's Annual Meetings in Malabo
Q 1. Switzerland just signed two bilateral agreements for grants with the African Development Bank. Can you tell us about them? Read more »