November 14, 2011
Africa: Media Freedom Linked to Wealth Creation and Prosperity, Says AfDB Chief
Freedom of the press and the media in Africa is essential for the economic future of Africa. Read more »
November 11, 2011
Africa: AfDB Has Gained Extensive Experience Dealing With Development Challenges in Fragile States
In the context of an enhanced Bank engagement in Fragile States, Management initiated a discussion with the Board of Directors last week to shed light on effective strategic… Read more »
Africa: Tunis Hosts 7th CoDA Board Meeting
Le Conseil d'administration de la Coalition pour le dialogue sur l'Afrique (CoDA), une initiative soutenue par la Banque africaine de développement, l'Union africaine et la… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Group Supports Togo Reform Programme
The ongoing reform and governance programme initiated by Togo received a boost from the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group recently, following the approval of a USD 32.2-million… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Rural Infrastructure Project to Enhance Poverty Reduction in DR Congo
Agriculture has been identified as a priority sector for economic growth and poverty reduction in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To this effect, a grant for a Rural… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves Funding for Upgrading Vital Road Corridor in Ethiopia
The upgrading of a 112-km road to an all-weather standard approved by the African Development Bank Group will boost economic activities and promote poverty reduction in Ethiopia.… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves Strategy to Promote Africa's Regional Integration and Trade
Enhanced linkage of regional markets, support to regional research and training centers, capacity building, as well as regional transport infrastructure are among key provisions of… Read more »
Cameroon: Lom-Pangar Project to Electrify 150 Localities (AfDB)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group today approved a USD 71.1- million loan from African Development Fund's resources to finance the Lom-Pangar… Read more »
November 10, 2011
Africa: African Media Leaders Meet in Tunis
The African Media Leaders' Forum is holding its annual meeting from 10 to 11 November in Tunis, with the usual support of the African Development Banks. The opening session was… Read more »
November 06, 2011
Africa: AfDB Lends Voice to Human Development Discourse
The African Development Bank (AfDB) lent a strong voice to the international dialogue on health and development at the recent launch of the Rotterdam Global Health Initiative. The… Read more »
November 04, 2011
Africa: G20 Panel Recommends Sokoni Technology Platform (AfDB)
G20 leaders today welcomed the recommendations of the High-Level Panel for Infrastructure Development, endorsing the development of the Sokoni Africa Infrastructure Marketplace. Read more »
November 02, 2011
Africa: AfDB At the G20 - Cannes Summit
G20 Panel recommends Sokoni technology platform for infrastructure development in Africa Read more »
November 04, 2011
Africa: G20 Panel Recommends Sokoni Technology Platform for Infrastructure (AfDB)
G20 leaders today welcomed the recommendations of the High-Level Panel for Infrastructure Development, endorsing the development of the Sokoni Africa Infrastructure Marketplace. Read more »
October 31, 2011
Africa: AfDB Supports Largest Tilapia Fish Farm in Zimbabwe
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) recently approved a loan of U.S.$ 8 Million to finance the Lake Harvest Aquaculture project on Lake Kariba in… Read more »
October 27, 2011
Africa: Ninth Annual Partnership Meeting Between AfDB and FAO
The annual partnership meeting on agriculture and food security in Africa between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) took… Read more »
November 01, 2011
Africa: Improving Business Environment Key to Attracting FDI (AfDB)
African countries should continue focusing on improving business climate to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), according to views expressed by experts at the Sixth African… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Urges Increased Concessional Financing At High-Level Climate Conferences
"The multi-billion dollar financing gap in Africa's energy sector, coupled with the continent's abundant untapped natural resources, creates an opportunity to attract private… Read more »
Africa: Volatile Commodity Prices Detrimental to Developing Economies (AfDB)
Commodity price volatility has detrimental effect on the public finances of developing countries, according to research conducted by two lecturers at the University of Auvergne in… Read more »
Africa: Giz Provides Training to AfDB Staff On Environmental Fiscal Reform
In a continuous effort to explore creative financing options to develop Africa's green economy, African Development Bank (AfDB) staff members attended training on environmental… Read more »
Africa: Winds of Change in Morocco's Energy Market (AfDB)
On 28 October 2011, the governing bodies of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) approved updates to Morocco's investment plan under the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and an associated… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Supports Africa At Final UN Negotiating Session Before Cop17
As part of an ongoing effort to prepare Africa's negotiating position at the December UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP17) in Durban, South Africa, the African… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Presents Africa Carbon Facility At Inaugural CCDA-I
Between 17 and19 October 2011, the Climate for Development in Africa (ClimDev Africa) Programme a joint initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Union… Read more »
Africa: Bank Staff Prepares to Pilot Climate Safeguards System (AfDB)
More than 30 African Development Bank (AfDB) task managers, as well as environment and climate change specialists, attended a two-day workshop on the AfDB's new Climate Safeguards… Read more »
Africa: AfDB urges investment in africa's energy sector
"The multi-billion dollar financing gap in Africa's energy sector, coupled with the continent's abundant untapped natural resources, creates an opportunity to attract private… Read more »
October 26, 2011
Africa: AfDB Helps Boost Zimbabwean Fish Production With U.S.$ 8 Million Loan
Fish production in Zimbabwe is set to grow after the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of U.S.$ 8 million to help fund a tilapia farming and processing project on… Read more »