May 05, 2014
Ethiopia: AfDB and CSOs Discuss Mechanisms for Enhanced Collaboration
The African Development Bank Group on April 29, 2014 in Addis Ababa was represented in a Civil Society Open Day under the theme "Working Together for Inclusive Growth." Read more »
April 30, 2014
Africa: Comparing the Real Size of African Economies
Launching the International Comparison Program for Africa Results Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves a €40-million Risk Participation Agreement with BNP Paribas to Boost Trade Finance in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, April 30 in Tunis an unfunded €40-million Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) with BNP… Read more »
Malawi: AfDB Provides US $35.5 Million to Malawi to Expand Access to Water Supply and Sanitation
The Board of Directors of the African Development Group approved on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 an African Development Fund (ADF) loan of US $23.0 million, a loan of US $7.7 million… Read more »
April 25, 2014
Africa: Development of African Agriculture Sector Central to Inclusive Growth, Food Security - AfDB Report
The African Development Bank's (AfDB) Agriculture and Agro-industry (OSAN) and Development Research Departments have jointly produced the report entitled "Inclusive Growth: An… Read more »
Africa: Kaberuka Lends his Support to Global Education
"First of all, I want all of the young people and youth ambassadors to know that you can count on me to get to zero," said Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development… Read more »
April 24, 2014
Africa: AfDB Approves a US $50 million Risk Participation Agreement
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 an unfunded US $50 million Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) with Commercial… Read more »
Senegal: AfDB Approves 18.74 Billion CFA francs for Senegal's Water and Sanitation Sector Project
Senegal will receive a combined African Development Fund loan and grant amounting to 18.74 billion CFA francs approved by the Fund's Board on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Tunis, to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB SME Program - Enhancing Inclusive Growth and Job Creation in Africa
The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its private sector window has approved a US $9 million line of credit (LOC) equivalent in Mozambique… Read more »
Cape Verde: Cape Verde's New Country Strategy Paper Targets Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth
Applauding Cape Verde's graduation to middle income status, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 approved a new Country… Read more »
Africa: AfDB a Key Player in Africa to Support Global Environment With the GEF
Record amount pledged for the Global Environment Facility Read more »
April 23, 2014
Africa: Africa's Premier Development Bank Reflects On How Far It Has Come and Looks Ahead to the Next 50 Years
Launch of the AfDB 50th Anniversary Celebrations Read more »
April 22, 2014
Africa: AfDB A Dynamic Institution on Fast Changing Continent - President's Speech
Event: Launch of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Bank Group Read more »
April 18, 2014
Gambia: AfDB Board Approves Us $8.2-Million Senior Loan for Medical Clinic in the Gambia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Tunis, a US $8.2 million loan to The Gambia's Horizons Clinic. The Horizons Clinic… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves New Africa Climate Change Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on April 16 in Tunis, the creation of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF), a bilateral thematic trust fund… Read more »
Africa: Addressing Conflict and Fragility in Africa - Leaders Discuss Empowerment, Partnerships and Accountability in Brussels Meeting
"Addressing conflict and fragility in Africa" was the theme of an event organized by the African Development Bank's High Level Panel on Fragile States during the Africa-EU Summit… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Revised Framework for Selection and Prioritization of Regional Operations
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group met on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Tunis and approved a revised framework for the selection and prioritization of… Read more »
April 16, 2014
Zambia: Zambia Signs Energy Sector Agreement for Itezhi Tezhi Power Generation Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB), with the Dutch Development Bank FMO, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Propaco of France today signed a USD142 million loan to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB a Cornerstone Investor in Major Private Equity Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa
Private sector investment key to continent's development, says Kaberuka Read more »
April 15, 2014
Africa: Regional Stakeholder Workshop Held on Low Emission Development and Green Growth in Africa
From March 31 to April 3, African Development Bank (AfDB) staff participated in a regional forum in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on opportunities for green growth… Read more »
Africa: Nearly One Third of African Nations Engaged in Climate-Smart Initiatives, Report Says
In its just-released 2013 Annual Report for its work with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the African Development Bank (AfDB) has indicated that it is supporting 16 national… Read more »
East Africa: AfDB's "Egypt-COMESA Trade Enhancement Forum" Brings Together Experts to Boost Regional Integration Through Trade and Investment
More than 70 senior officials representing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) trade bloc, the Egyptian export and business council private sector, leading… Read more »
April 22, 2014
Africa: A Transforming Africa Celebrates 50 Years of AfDB Operations
Created in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year: half a century of development financing for the African continent. The… Read more »
April 14, 2014
Africa: "Partnership and leverage is the model for supporting the transformation of Africa," says Donald Kaberuka
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Africare signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding in Washington, D.C. on 12 April. Read more »
Africa: Vocational Training for the Employment of Youth - A Leading Priority for African Countries
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Inter-Country Quality Node on Technical and Vocational Skills Development (ICQN/TVSD) held on March 31 and April… Read more »