May 23, 2013
Africa: Regional Integration for Africa's Structural Transformation
Africa needs accelerated growth and "structural transformation" in order to take the bulk of its population out of poverty. Read more »
Africa: AfDB and Malawi Sign Budget Support and Hydroelectric Feasibility Study Grants
The African Development Bank and the Government of Malawi (GoM) signed two grants amounting to UA 6 million (about US $9 million) on May 23, for budgetary support and a… Read more »
May 22, 2013
Africa: Launch of the One Campaign 2013 Data Report, Financing the Fight for Africa's Transformation
Many African nations are booming, and despite high population growth, the proportion of people living in extreme poverty has declined by 16% over the last decade. Read more »
May 23, 2013
Africa: AfDB Powering a Climate-Smart and Greener Continent
For the African Development Bank's Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department, transforming Africa means powering a climate-smart and greener continent. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves a Usd 100 Million Risk Participation Agreement With Commerzbank Ag to Boost Trade Finance in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Tuesday, May 22, a USD 100 million unfunded Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) between the AfDB and… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves a Usd 20 Million Trade Finance Line of Credit for Ut Bank Ghana to Support SMEs and Local Corporates
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Tuesday, May 22 a USD 20 million Trade Finance Line of Credit for UT Bank Ghana (UT Bank) to support the… Read more »
May 22, 2013
Africa: AfDB Launches New Information Highways
Following the launch in March 2013 of Open Data Platforms in 30 African countries, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched additional data platforms in the following 10… Read more »
May 21, 2013
Africa: African Development Bank to Host Innovative Financing Seminar On Infrastructure and Diaspora Bonds
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) will host a workshop on infrastructure and diaspora bonds in Africa during AfDB's annual meetings in Morocco on May 29, 2013. Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River State - Rural Access and Mobility Project in Nigeria
AfDB at the centre of rural economic transformation, bringing rapid development to rural areas. Read more »
May 20, 2013
Nigeria: AfDB Project Integrates Nomadic Peoples into Mainstream Education in Nigeria
Spanning at least 20 different countries across the African continent, nomadic peoples constitute about six per cent of the total African population, or some 50 million people.… Read more »
Africa: Daunting but Promising - AfDB Report Highlights Economic and Social Benefits of Green Growth for Africa
A new report released by the African Development Bank (AfDB) shows that investments in green growth are not only good for the environment but are also advantageous to economic… Read more »
Africa: Developing African Infrastructure for the Continent's Structural Transformation
Across Africa, investments in physical and social infrastructure have failed to keep pace with growth and demand, creating a serious infrastructure deficit that slows investment,… Read more »
West Africa: Benin-Nigeria Power Interconnection Project - Sharing Energy in West Africa
The Electricity Authority of Benin-Nigerian Electric Power Authority power interconnection project, jointly financed by the African Development Bank, the West African Development… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Set to Help African Countries Better Exploit Agoa Export Opportunities
The African Development Bank is working towards helping African countries better benefit from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) opportunities. Read more »
May 15, 2013
Africa: The AfDB Provides 240 Million Euros for the Crisis Exit in Mali
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its President, Donald Kaberuka, declared in Brussels the Institution's support to the crisis exit efforts and revival of Malian… Read more »
May 14, 2013
Africa: ADF - A Model of International Cooperation
The African Development Fund (ADF) of the African Development Bank Group held on 14 May in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire a seminar to present ADF operational priorities. Read more »
May 28, 2013
Africa: Entrepreneurs to Showcase Work At Roundtable On Fostering Africa's Innovation Revolution
Panelists of a high-level roundtable, featuring leading policy-makers, technologists and investors from across Africa, will discuss how to create an enabling environment to realize… Read more »
May 16, 2013
East Africa: Regional Community of Practice to Strengthen Results Management in COMESA Region
To overcome challenges in achieving regional integration results, 150 delegates from eighteen countries met in Lusaka, Zambia, from May 14-17, 2013, and established the Regional… Read more »
May 14, 2013
Africa: AfDB Civil Society Framework Dissemination for Better Impact in Countries
Engaging with civil society organizations (CSOs) is fundamental for the African Development Bank (AfDB) in its assistance to governments and project beneficiaries. This helps the… Read more »
Africa: ADF, a Rare Example of International Cooperation
The African Development Fund (ADF) of the African Development Bank Group held on 14 May in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire a seminar to present ADF operational priorities. Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Growth - Hot Topic During AfDB Annual Meetings
A series of high-level seminars will be held during the AfDB Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco from 27-31 May 2013, to explore new ideas and set out concrete actions that will… Read more »
May 13, 2013
Africa: The AfDB Emergency Program Signals the Return of Donors to Mali
The Emergency Economic Recovery Support Program for Mali approved on 8 May 2013 by the Board of the African Development Fund (ADF) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) was… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Renews Support of Climate Change Resilience With Additional Resources From Least Developed Countries Fund
The African Development Bank, renewed its support for climate change resilience in Madagascar, Benin and Angola in accessing US $17.8 million of adaptation finance in the form of… Read more »
Africa: Bank to Launch New Platform to Connect Mano River Countries
Connecting people, consolidating peace and accelerating economic transformation were the main themes of a high-level seminar organized by the African Development Bank in Abidjan on… Read more »
Africa: Successful Infrastructure Project Bonds Require Improved Regulatory Frameworks, Says AfDB Study
African countries need to improve their regulatory frameworks in order to ensure the successful launch of African infrastructure project bonds, says a new report launched by the… Read more »