November 17, 2023
Africa: Public-Private Partnerships Needed to Bridge Africa's Infrastructure Development Gap
Panelists at an African Economic Conference session on public-private partnerships to catalyse infrastructure development and innovative financing for industrialisation in Africa. Read more »
Africa: Aif2023 - African Development Bank Head Adesina Welcomes Japan-Africa Partnerships, Investments to Spur Growth
Japanese investment in Africa driven by both start-ups and major conglomerates. Read more »
Africa: Time Is Running Out to Help Africa Feed Itself
Original story, published on 17 November 2023: https://www.newsweek.com/time-running-out-help-africa-feed-itself-opinion-1844136 Read more »
Africa: Public Procurement - The Appn Adopts Ten Recommendations for an Effective Contribution to Sustainable Development in Africa
Ms Joyeuse Uwingeneye announced her ambitions as the new President of the African Public Procurement Network. Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - Capital Market Integration in Africa Is Essential to Meet Funding Needs - Experts
From left to right : Karabo Morule, founder of Amara Strategic Investments ; Alexandre Kateb, founder of The Multipolarity Report ; Mohamed El Kettani, Chairman and CEO of… Read more »
Mauritania: African Development Bank Approves Desert to Power Rimdir Mini Grid Electrification Project in Mauritania
The African Development Bank Group on 2 November 2023, approved a contribution of EUR 14.42 million towards the RIMDIR Mini Grid Electrification Project in Mauritania as part of… Read more »
Africa: Seychelles - African Development Bank Grants a Loan of Usd 33 Million to Sustain Inclusive Green Growth and Reinforce Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability
The African Development Bank will support Seychelles' efforts to promote budget viability by improving tax revenues and strengthening public-sector governance. Read more »
Africa: Congo - African Development Bank Grants a Loan of 92 Million Euros to Support Economic Diversification
Support for the Congolese economy from the African Development Bank will contribute to diversification by reducing its dependence on the oil sector, among other things. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Africa: Launch of Report On Benchmark Macroeconomic Models for Effective Policy Management in Africa
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East Africa: Capacity Building Workshop On the Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard (Cnas) for Eccas and Comesa Regions
What: Capacity Building Workshop on the Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard (CNAS) for ECCAS and COMESA Regions Read more »
Africa: African Economic Conference Calls for Stronger Political Will to Spur Africa's Industrialisation
Left- Right: Director of the Regional Service Centre at the UNDP Regional Office for Africa, Matthias Naab; Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Claver… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Issues Statement on Illegal Arrest of Staffers In Ethiopia
On 31 October 2023, two staff members of the African Development Bank Group based in Addis Ababa were unlawfully arrested, physically assaulted, and detained for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Statement By the African Development Bank Group Following the Illegal Arrest of Its Staff in Ethiopia
On 31 October 2023, two staff members of the African Development Bank Group based in Addis Ababa were unlawfully arrested, physically assaulted, and detained for many hours by… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: High-Level Workshop On the Bank Group's Member States' Commitment Framework
What: High-level workshop on the Commitment Framework for African Development Bank Group Member States Read more »
November 15, 2023
Central Africa: Central Africa Civil Society Regional Forum
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November 14, 2023
Africa: Public Procurement - Experience-Sharing and Skills Enhancement for African Stakeholders At Appn General Assembly in Abidjan
The third General Assembly of the African Public Procurement Network (APPN) got underway in Abidjan on Monday, intending to ensure that representatives from APPN member countries… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique - African Development Bank Provides $27 Million Grant for Improved Sanitation Services in Chimoio
The African Development Bank is supporting the development and construction of major sanitation infrastructure in Chimoio, to give its inhabitants access to improved sanitation… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: SADC Member States Partner With the African Development Bank and UNHCR to Address Forced Displacement, Fragility, and Climate Resilience in Southern Africa
To address Southern Africa's pressing issues of fragility, forced displacement and climate resilience, the African Development Bank, jointly with the Southern African Development… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - Africa Must Commit to Transformative Digital Technologies to Accelerate Growth - Experts
Left to right: Zaid Belbagi, CEO of Hardcastle and columnist for Arab News (panel moderator); Femi Adeagbo, CEO of Comnavig; Samuel Alemayehu, board member of Next Billion; Adnane… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Secures $34.82 Billion in Investor Interest
The Africa Investment Forum's 2023 Market Days generated $34.82 billion in investment interest for infrastructure, agriculture, health, and creative industry projects. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2023 - Agribusiness, Africa's New Wealth, Should Benefit From the Attention of Banks and Institutional Donors, Experts Say
Left to right: Raïssa Okoi moderated the panel which included Mireille Esther Gninahophin, founder of OKEDJENOU and Adeel Malik, Professor of Development Economics at the… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Mohammed Vi Investment Fund Join Forces to Strengthen Investment Financing in Morocco
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank and Mohamed Benchaâboun, President of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund (FM6I) signed the letter of intent. Read more »
Africa: Invitation to Africa Investment Forum Closing Press Conference
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Africa: Africa Must Tackle Huge Infrastructure Gap to Unlock Opportunities for Transformation - Report
Senegambia bridge Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Leaders Commit to Catalyse Investment in Cities As Engines of the Continent's Economic Growth
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina (2nd from right) with Jamie Cooper ( centre) and mayors from across Africa Marrakech, Morocco November 9 2023 Read more »