February 24, 2014
Africa: Shehu Yahaya - "In 50 years' time, I want to see a developed Africa with justice and freedom,"
In this interview, African Development Bank (AfDB) Executive Director Shehu Yahaya used the opportunity of the Board of Directors retreat in Tunis (20-21 february 2014), to dwell… Read more »
February 20, 2014
Tunisia: Bank Reiterates Its Commitment to Help Tunisia Achieve Sustainable Development
On 19 February 2014, Mehdi Jomaa, head of the Tunisian government, and Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), met to discuss how to strengthen efforts… Read more »
February 21, 2014
Africa: Dangote to African Governments - Level the Playing Field
Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of the Dangote Group of Companies, says he believes massive investments in infrastructure, education, health and agriculture can solve Africa's… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Debates Issues Thwarting Private Sector Development
Some of Africa's leading business people say Africa should put more effort into building up infrastructure and agriculture; ensuring people have access to finance; guaranteeing… Read more »
February 23, 2014
Africa: Send Me the Money! - Pan-African Seminar On Remittances From Migrants
On 27 and 28 March 2014, Tunis is scheduled to host a very important event on remittances of African migrants. This seminar is the culmination of over six years of work,… Read more »
February 24, 2014
Africa: AfDB's Africa Information Highway - The Continent's First "One-stop centre" for Development Data
Over the years, many African countries have significantly scaled up their data collection efforts, but challenges remain with regard to the timely dissemination of data to… Read more »
February 20, 2014
Tunisia: AfDB Suggests Tunisia Could Study Swedish Model
If at first glance it seems that Sweden and Tunisia have little in common, especially when one talks about economic development, a second glance gives a surprising answer. Read more »
Africa: AfDB's Board Retreat in Tunis to Share Perspectives On Issues to Influence Africa's Transformation
The Board of Director of the African Development Bank is holding its retreat on 20-21 February 2014 in Tunis, and will focus on Transformation through the private sector -… Read more »
February 18, 2014
Africa: African Symposium On Statistical Development Emphasizes Central Role of Data in Development
Focus on link between vital statistics and good governance in Africa Read more »
February 17, 2014
Africa: Donald Kaberuka to AfDB Staff - "We Are Soldiers of Development"
In a New Year address to African Development Bank (AfDB) staff in Tunis on 7 February, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka praised employees for their work in 2013, calling them… Read more »
Africa: 9th ASSD - Botswana Meeting Highlights Way Forward for AfDB's Statistical Initiatives
The strengthening of statistical capacity in African countries, the launch of Africa's Information Highway, and a new book outlining guidelines for building statistical business… Read more »
February 14, 2014
Africa: Kaberuka Calls for Coordinated Effort in the Fight Against Aids
Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is a member of the commission established under the aegis of the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Makes Bold Moves to Address Climate Change Risks
Many in East Africa still recall the devastating drought of 2009. In Kenya alone, it left nearly 80% of cattle dead in some parts of the country. Whether linked to the effects of… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Affirms Its Support for Power Africa, With a Commitment of More Than Us $600 Million
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is proud to be an anchor partner of Power Africa, a five-year United States of America Presidential initiative aimed at supporting economic… Read more »
Africa: AfDB, World Leaders Commit to Intensify Fight Against Wildlife Trade
La Déclaration de Londres s’appuie sur la Déclaration de Marrakech de la BAD et du WWF La BAD va dégager 5 millions de dollars pour renforcer la gestion… Read more »
February 13, 2014
Nigeria: AfDB Vice-President Addresses Power Sector Conference in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria hosted a High Level Power Sector Conference on Monday, February 10, 2014 in Abuja. The event, which was organized by the National Council on… Read more »
Africa: The African Water Facility Unveils New Website, New Look
The African Water Facility (AWF) has launched a new website designed to enhance user experience, knowledge sharing and access to information about its grants and projects, as well… Read more »
Africa: 9th African Symposium On Statistical Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union Commission (AUC) and Statistics South Africa are organizing the 9th… Read more »
February 12, 2014
Africa: AfDB is first African Knowledge Partner for New Online Platform on Green Growth
Furthering its role as a leading voice on green growth in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the first regional development Bank to participate in the Green Growth… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Rebuilds Flooded Schools in White and Blue Nile States in Sudan
On February 10, 2014, the African Development Bank's Resident Representative in Sudan, Abdul Kamara, led a mission to White Nile State to supervise the Emergency Assistance that is… Read more »
Africa: Gender Should Be Integral Part of All AfDB Operations, Says AfDB's Special Envoy On Gender
As part of the efforts to invite the African Development Bank's (AfDB) staff members to take ownership of the institution's new Gender Strategy for the period 2014-2018, the… Read more »
February 11, 2014
Tunisia: New AfDB Report Underscores Barriers to Competitiveness of Tunisian Economy
A new joint publication prepared by the Tunisian Institute of Competitiveness and Quantitative Studies (ITCEQ), the Centre for Research on Economic Development and International… Read more »
January 29, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Statement At "Invest in Côte d'Ivoire Forum - Ici 2014" By the AfDB President Donald Kaberuka
Event: International Forum on Investments in Côte d'Ivoire Read more »
February 06, 2014
West Africa: Kaberuka and UK Special Envoy Discuss Development Challenges of the Sahel Region
African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, and United Kingdom Special Envoy to the Sahel, Stephen O'Brien, held talks on the Sahel region on Wednesday, February 5,… Read more »
February 07, 2014
Africa: "Investing in Women and Girls Is Smart Economics," Says Fraser-Moleketi, AfDBµ Special Envoy On Gender
The African Development Bank (AfDB) hosted Special Envoy on Gender, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi in Centurion, South Africa, on 05 February 2014 to discuss the AfDB's recently adopted… Read more »