December 14, 2018
Tunisia: Tunisia Trains First Set of Drone Pilots for Agricultural Productivity
Eight pilots have successfully passed their drone flight training in Tunisia following a two-week intensive training period organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Tunisia, the… Read more »
December 13, 2018
Kenya: African Development Bank Approves €62.914 Million Loan to Improve Access to Sustainable Wastewater Services in Nairobi
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved €62.914 million to finance the provision of sustainable wastewater services through the 'Nairobi Rivers Basin… Read more »
December 12, 2018
Liberia: African Development Bank Engages Liberian Civil Society On Country Strategic Paper Preparation Process
The Civil Society Division of the African Development Bank has engaged civil society organizations in Liberia as part of the Country's Strategic Paper (CSP) Preparation process.… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Reiterates Support for Protection of Congo Basin Forest
The African Development Bank has reiterated its support for the Congo Forest Basin Partnership (CBFP) during its 18th Meeting of CBF on 27 and 28 November 2018 in Brussels,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Stresses Public Investment, African Economic Development, At Think20 Inception Conference, Tokyo, Japan
Strengthening public investment management and increasing domestic revenue in Africa were major topics on the agenda of the Think20 (T20) Inception Conference attended by a senior… Read more »
December 11, 2018
Africa: Climate Change Resilience - The Need for Synergy in African Initiatives
For most African countries, agriculture is a key sector: it employs over 60% of the working population of the continent and contributes 16,2% to Africa's GDP. Agriculture is also… Read more »
Africa: Operationalising the NDCs in Africa - "Think in Terms of Development Opportunities, Not Obstacles or Challenges"
To make a success of the implementation of the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in Africa, consideration must be given to adopting special legislation on climate and the… Read more »
Africa: "I Believe the Future of Africa Is Female" Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate Leymah Gbowee Tells Conference
"Don't buy into the myth that African women are weak. If you sit and engage them and let them be part of the process, we will have sustainable peace," 2011 Nobel Peace Prize… Read more »
Africa: Cleaning Up the Transport Sector in African Cities
Africa is the continent with the most rapidly growing urban population, at an estimated annual rate of 3%. The surge in population is paired with rapid urbanisation and increased… Read more »
December 13, 2018
East Africa: The African Development Bank, Partners, to Host Workshop On Comesa Harmonization of Seed Policy
The African Development Bank, through its Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT) programme, will organize a workshop for regional and partner organizations on… Read more »
December 11, 2018
Africa: Regional Hubs to Aid Countries in Achieving NDCs
One week into the United Nations climate negotiations at COP24, the importance of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in implementing the Paris Agreement is receiving… Read more »
December 10, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Lauds Egypt's Economic Rebound, Partnerships, At Africa 2018 Forum
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has saluted Egypt's strong macroeconomic performance, its improved ranking in the 'Doing Business Index,' and the success of… Read more »
Egypt: African Development Bank Delivers Strong Development Results in Egypt
Egypt regains position as first destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa, new African Development Bank's Country Results Brief confirms. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Forests - Over 14,000 Hectares Reforested Under 10 Years, Thanks to African Development Bank
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December 11, 2018
Africa: Technology's Crucial Role in Managing African Climate Shocks
The role of technology and climate information in helping Africa mitigate and adapt to climate change now and in the future cannot be underestimated. From creating more sustainable… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Participates in Women Empowering Africa Panel At Africa 2018 Forum
At the Africa 2018 Forum held in Sharm-El-Sheik from 8-9 December 2018, the role of women and young people in unlocking the economic potential of Africa took centre stage. The… Read more »
December 06, 2018
Africa: AEC Urges African Countries to Embrace Economic Integration As Game Changer for Inclusive Sustainable Growth
"Economic integration is a game-changing reality and African countries must fully embrace it to achieve sustainable and inclusive development that reduce poverty and inequality in… Read more »
December 07, 2018
Africa: Multilateral Development Banks - Turning the Paris Agreement Into Reality
Financial support is a critical element when it comes to achieving the world's climate goals, such as keeping the raise in temperature to well below 2 degrees. For many developing… Read more »
Africa: Europe's Future Lies in the South and Not the North, Says Italian Finance Minister At Africa Conference
"Africa is a continent of great change and opportunities. However, Europe finds it difficult to understand that its future lies in the South and not in the North," said Giovanni… Read more »
West Africa: African Development Bank Pushes for a Solar-Secure Sahel Region
Africa's Sahel region is sitting on a goldmine when it comes to renewable energy, the African Development Bank said on Tuesday at COP24. The Bank noted that at a time when about… Read more »
December 05, 2018
Africa: New Africa's Sustainable Development Report Urges Improved Planning to Leverage Potential of Urbanization and Address Attendant Environmental Challenges
The latest report on Africa's sustainable development urges governments to strengthen their urban planning capacities to manage the potential of the region's ever-expanding cities… Read more »
Africa: AEC2018 - African Governance Report Calls for Better Management of Natural Resources
The African Governance Report 2018 has called for better management of the continent's natural resources to match the expected yields generated by the African Continental Free… Read more »
Africa: AEC2018 - Calls for Quality Research to Boost African Economies and Integration
Jean-Guy Afrika, a Principal Trade Expert at the African Development Bank, has tasked researchers on the continent to provide quality evidence-based studies that can help… Read more »
Africa: Cop24 - "If Climate Change Gets Any Worse, We're Simply Going to Disappear!", 12-Year Old Mounir Mbogo Warns
At just 12 years of age, Mounir Mbogo wades into the climate discourse and has sounded the alarm on climate impacts to humanity's survival. Read more »
Africa: Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Small-Scale Renewables Energy in Africa
Africa has access to a unique wealth of primary renewable energy supplies. It has enough solar, wind and hydro resources to power up the whole continent and to increase the… Read more »