March 26
Africa: International Day of Forests - Global Experts Urge Action As Africa Grapples With $65 Billion Timber Trade Deficit
Africa must work to urgently address its staggering $65 billion timber trade deficit to position forests as a critical driver for the continent's future development, global experts… Read more »
Africa: Experts Discuss Market Conditions, Performance and Expectations for Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Issuance in Africa
Experts meeting in Abidjan this week agreed that Africa has not yet fully grasped the opportunities offered by green bonds (bonds issued to finance investments that meet strict… Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves $50 Million Loan to Support Climate Change Resilience, Improve Livelihoods and Boost Food Security in Nigeria's Yobe State
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate Change Action Project (ECCAP) to enhance… Read more »
Nigeria: African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and Pharmaceutical Institute Partner to Strengthen Nigeria's Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity
The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) and Nigeria's National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) will work together to revolutionize the… Read more »
March 25
Africa: Regional and International Leaders From the Private Sector, Government and Academia Gather in Addis Ababa to Tackle Barriers to Africa's Capability to Manufacture Its Own Medicines and Vaccines
One hundred leaders from the African continent and outside the region, including from the United States and Europe, gathered today in Addis for a two-day conference focused on… Read more »
Africa: The Urban and Municipal Development Fund of the African Development Bank Has Approved an Annual Work Programme to Support 14 New Municipalities and Local Authorities
The Technical Committee of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group met on 18 March 2024 in Abidjan and approved the new work programme for 2024. The committee, responsible for… Read more »
March 22
Africa: African Development Bank, IOM Launch Report On Harnessing Migration for Development in Africa
The African Development Bank and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) today released a joint report designed to support practitioners and decision makers to turn… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank's Annual Portfolio Review of Global Agriculture for Food Security Program (Gafsp)
At the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Banjul, The Gambia, 50 participants attended the African Development Bank's annual Portfolio review of the Global… Read more »
Africa: Africa Development Bank and the US Government Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank Group, has praised US President Joe Biden's administration for its approach towards Africa particularly its… Read more »
March 21
Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe Joins African Legal Support Facility, Boosting Legal Aid for African Nations
São Tomé and Príncipe has ratified the Agreement establishing the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), paving the way for full membership in the Facility. Read more »
Mozambique: African Development Bank and Mozambique Strengthen Partnerships to Boost Regional Infrastructure Development and Trade
The African Development Bank and Mozambique reinforced their partnership during a visit by Mr. Solomon Quaynor, the Bank's Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and… Read more »
March 20
Egypt: African Development Bank Funded Energy Projects in Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire Win Top Infrastructure and Energy Accolades At the Ij Global Awards
Two African Development Bank-supported projects have won awards at the IJ global awards held in London, United Kingdom. Read more »
Africa: Powering Africa's Green Growth Offers Major Investment Opportunities, Ivorian Environment Minister Tells Ustda-AfDB Workshop
Powering Africa's green growth with new sustainable investment models offers huge opportunities for the continent, a workshop organised jointly by the U.S. Trade and Development… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Co-Organises Conference On Environmental Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development Conference
The UNESCO biosphere reserve of Príncipe island was the site of the first international conference dedicated to biodiversity financing hosted by the Government of São… Read more »
March 18
Senegal: Senegal - Third Drinking Water Treatment Plant At Keur Momar Sarr, Built With African Development Bank Backing, Substantially Enhances Water Service in Dakar and Surrounding Area
The Project relating to the construction of a third drinking water treatment plant in Keur Momar Sarr (KMS3), launched in 2017 in the Louga department, is a major drinking water… Read more »
March 19
Africa: Austrian Expertise in Renewable Energy Could Benefit Africa, Says African Development Bank's Vice President Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade
The African Development Bank Group's Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade has said as Africa develops its renewable… Read more »
Nigeria: African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and Nigeria's National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development Partner to Address Country's Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Gap
WHAT: High-Level Meeting on addressing technology gaps in Nigeria's pharmaceutical and vaccine sector Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank and Dentons Canada Llp Toronto PPP Webinar Series
What: PPP Webinar Series 2024 Read more »
March 18
Africa: Leadership - An Alliance With Time
Original story: https://x.com/NGRPresident/status/1766506463520850187?s=20 Read more »
March 15
Morocco: Morocco - The African Development Bank and the Fonds d'Équipement Communal Sign a Loan Agreement of Eur 100 Million to Fund Sustainable Development Projects and Strengthen the Attractiveness of Various Territories
The African Development Bank signed a loan agreement of EUR 100 million with the Fonds d'équipement communal (FEC) in Rabat, on Friday, March 15, to fund new investment and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Signs $15 Million Transaction Guarantee Facility With NMB Bank Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank and NMB Bank Limited Zimbabwe (NMB) have signed a $15 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility to unlock trade finance opportunities for… Read more »
March 17
Sierra Leone: African Development Bank Executive Directors Visit Sierra Leone
A delegation of seven Executive Directors from the African Development Bank Group has arrived in Sierra Leone on a five-day consultation mission aimed at deepening the partnership… Read more »
East Africa: Burundi - Official Visit By AfDB Director General for East Africa
What? Visit by Ms Nnenna Nwabufo, Director General of the African Development Bank for East Africa Read more »
March 12
Togo: Empowering Vulnerable Women - African Development Bank Financing Bolsters Economic Inclusion in Togo
Some 45 kilometres from Lomé, in the village of Aného, a transformative initiative is reshaping the lives of vulnerable women like Adjoa Agbomassi. Following her… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Chief Criticizes Opaque Loans Tied to Africa's Natural Resources
Original story: https://apnews.com/article/african-development-bank-natural-resources-loans-china-66adc38e589c12589ed7831a8e56ca5e Read more »