October 31, 2021
Africa: Taat Program Gains Recognition Ahead of Cop26
The African Development Bank's Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) program is gaining increasing recognition as stories emerge of its impact across the… Read more »
October 30, 2021
South Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank Approves $57.67 Million Loan to Eskom to Boost Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $57.67 million loan to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, South Africa's public electricity utility--and Africa's… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and AfCFTA Secretariat Partner to Stimulate Industry
African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, said on Friday that the Bank will integrate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into its country and… Read more »
October 28, 2021
East Africa: East Africa Economic Outlook 2021
What: Launch of the East Africa Economic Outlook 2021 Read more »
October 27, 2021
Africa: Deliver Financing for Adaptation and Resilience in Africa, Global Leaders Urge Ahead of Cop26
Ahead of key climate talks at COP26 in Glasgow, African leaders and development partners have called for greater funding towards climate adaptation. Read more »
Africa: Boost Industrial Manufacturing to Accelerate Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria, African Development Bank Head Says
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has said low levels of industrial manufacturing are hampering economic growth and development in Nigeria and many… Read more »
East Africa: African Development Bank Approves $10 Million Equity Investment to Boost Cold Storage and Distribution of Food, Pharmaceuticals, in East Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an equity investment of $10 million in the ARCH Cold Chain Solutions East Africa Fund (CCSEAF) to support the… Read more »
Africa: Ghana - African Development Bank Extends $75 Million Loan to Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund for Portfolio Expansion
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has officially approved a $75 million commercial loan to the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF). Read more »
October 26, 2021
Africa: The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program - a Unique Opportunity for Prospective Students
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October 25, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Gbp 500 Million 0.875 Percent Global Benchmark Due 16 December 2024
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October 22, 2021
Africa: Launch of the 2021 North Africa Economic Outlook Report
What: Launch of 2021 North Africa Economic Outlook Report Read more »
October 26, 2021
Africa: Cop26 - African Development Bank's Climate Champions Celebrated in Glasgow
Ahead of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, St. Andrew's Cathedral, the iconic city landmark, will host an exhibition featuring ChangeMakers, a campaign led by Climate… Read more »
October 20, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Holds Second Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar for 2021, With a Country Special On Angola
The African Development Bank held its second virtual business opportunities (BOS) for 2021 from 12-14 October, to provide an overview of its policies, operations, procurement rules… Read more »
October 19, 2021
Africa: Webinar for CSOs On Irm 2.0 - Improving Accessibility and Equitability for Communities in Africa
Who: The African Development Bank's Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM) Read more »
October 23, 2021
East Africa: Africa Investment Forum - Projects Worth $140 Million On the Table to Boost Vaccines and Healthcare in West and East Africa
Members of the Africa Investment Forum team showcased two projects during a virtual investor roundtable as the continent looks to boost its healthcare sector and attract… Read more »
October 22, 2021
North Africa: Lancement Du Rapport « Perspectives Économiques En Afrique Du Nord » (Édition 2021)
Quoi ? Lancement du rapport « Perspectives économiques en Afrique du Nord 2021 » Read more »
October 19, 2021
Africa: Webinar for CSOs On Irm 2.0 - Improving Accessibility and Equity for Communities in Africa
Who: The African Development Bank's Independent Recourse Mechanism (IRM) Read more »
Africa: Ahead of Cop26, Global Leaders to Gather in Nairobi to Share New Research On Benefits of Adaptation Action in Africa
WHAT: Global Center on Adaptation Africa Adaptation Acceleration Day - Annual lecture, responses from global leaders and press conference with Q&A Read more »
October 16, 2021
Africa: World Food Day - Time for Global Leaders to Invest in Africa's Agriculture
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October 15, 2021
Central Africa: Civil Society Regional Virtual Forum 2021 "Engaging Civil Society in Central Africa"
What: Civil society regional forum - Central Africa region Read more »
Africa: Webinar Series On Africa and the Extractive Sector - Assessment of Supplier Development Programs in the Extractive Sector in Africa
Who: African Natural Resources Centre, African Development Bank Read more »
October 13, 2021
Africa: Appointment of Ms. Bajabulile "Swazi" Tshabalala As Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Bajabulile "Swazi" Tshabalala as Senior Vice President effective 1 November 2021 Read more »
October 12, 2021
Africa: World Food Day - African Development Bank's Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Flagship Wins Top International Award for Digital Campaign
High-level Dialogue on Feeding Africa. It won the best "video - documentary" in the competition. The 2021 International Business Awards, the world's only all-encompassing business… Read more »
October 11, 2021
Ethiopia: At Unga 2021 Ethiopia, African Development Bank, and Others, Reveal Plans to Breathe Life Into Africa's Health Sector
"Africa must not allow itself to be left behind" as it has during past industrial revolutions, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde told heads of state and international leaders on… Read more »
Africa: Nepad-Ippf to Hold 33rd Oversight Committee Meeting
Who: NEPAD-IPPF Read more »