May 31, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Group Annual Report 2023 - Effective Delivery, Operations and Innovation Build Resilience and Recovery for Its African Members Post Covid-19
The African Development Bank Group has released its Annual Report for 2023, painting a picture of improved financial performance and robust support to its member countries across… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Transition Support Facility - Focusing On Msmes for Post-Covid Reconstruction in Africa
To face the unprecedented new global challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the spotlight has turned to the importance of the private sector in building resilience in… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Africa: Webinar Series On Debt Management in the Context of Covid-19 - 4th Webinar - the Role of Legal Support in Effective Debt Management
What: 4th webinar on the role of legal support in effective debt management Read more »
June 13, 2023
Tanzania: African Development Bank Approves $107.8 Million to Promote Tanzania's Green and Resilient Recovery From Covid-19 Impacts
The African Development Bank is extending $108 million to Tanzania to enhance livelihoods through support to small and medium enterprises, women and youth. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Africa: Botswana - African Development Bank Group Commits $180 Million to Bolster Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery
The African Development Bank is providing $180 m to support Botswana's economic recovery. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Namibia: Namibia - African Development Bank Board Approves $134.9 Million Loan for Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery Support Program Phase II
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of 2.3 billion South African rands ($134.9 million) in co-financing for the second phase of Namibia's… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Global Environment Facility, African Development Bank's Sefa Provide $20 Million to Expand Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $20 million concessional investment to support the second phase of the Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Africa: Ghana - African Development Fund Approves $27.19 Million Grant for Skills Development Infrastructure to Boost Post Covid-19 Recovery
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund today approved a $27.19 million grant to Ghana for infrastructure for skills development and job creation for youth and women… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Gambia: Gambia - African Development Bank Strengthens Health System to Eradicate Covid-19 and Ward Off Possible Pandemics
Since 2020, the Multi-Country Covid-19 Crisis Response Program has strengthened the health system in Gambia. Significant health infrastructure has been built to contain possible… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Ghana: Ghana - Economy Shows Signs of Rebound, but Covid-19 and the Ukraine-Russia Crisis Will Test Resilience and Inclusivity - - Report
Ghana has enjoyed two decades of steady growth, but the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia crisis could dent economic prospects, according to an African… Read more »
Africa: "Africa and the Bank have shown incredible resilience to the pandemic"
Simon Mizrahi heads the Delivery, Performance Management and Results Division of the African Development Bank, which publishes the Annual Development Effectiveness Review. Read more »
June 03, 2022
Mozambique: After Cyclones, Conflict and Covid-19, Recovering Mozambique Prepares Next Five-Year Strategy
The national economy is beginning to recover from the economic contraction seen in 2020, and has attracted greater volumes of domestic and foreign investment, said Mozambique… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Reports Strong Financial Health, Despite Covid-19 Crisis
The African Development Bank Group is progressing with financial reforms that have helped it become stronger, more resilient, and better equipped in the wake of the Covid-19… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2022 - Africa's 2021 Economic Rebound Impacted By Lingering Covid-19 Pandemic and Russia-Ukraine War
Africa's gross domestic product has recovered strongly in the last year, but the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war could… Read more »
April 19, 2022
Africa: Multinational - African Development Bank Earmarks €10 Million Equity Investment to Drive Technologies in the Wake of Covid-19
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an equity investment of €9.8 million to support venture capital investments in African start-ups, from seed… Read more »
March 22, 2022
Africa: Lionesses Digital Transformation Playbook for Africa's Women Entrepreneurs Offers First-Person Hacks, Tactics and Strategies for Building Businesses Back From Covid-19 Pandemic
Report financed by African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative Read more »
March 16, 2022
Africa: Covid-19 Has Opened Africa's Eyes - and the World's - to Investment Opportunities Says Africa Investment Forum
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted Africa's urgent need for better healthcare. Unequal access to vaccines , along with disruptions to supply chains caused by worldwide economic… Read more »
March 08, 2022
Africa: Lionesses Business Confidence Report Speaks to High Levels of Resilience By Africa's Leading Women Entrepreneurs Despite Covid-19
Report financed by African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative Read more »
March 05, 2022
Africa: African Development Institute and Partners Explore Options for Prudent Public Finance Management to Propel Sustainable Recovery From Covid-19 in Africa
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank Group and its partners hosted the 8th Global Community of Practice policy dialogue on managing public finances in… Read more »
February 04, 2022
Africa: As Covid-19 strains health budgets, African Development Bank and partners develop tool to enhance public-private collaboration
The African Development Bank, the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and their partners in the Harmonization for Health in Africa Initiative have published a… Read more »
December 23, 2021
Africa: Year in Review 2021 - African Development Bank Group Maintains Strategy for Building the Continent's Resilience and Recovery in the Face of Covid-19
Against the challenges of an ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the African Development Bank's efforts to support Africa's most vulnerable over 2021 yielded strong results. Read more »
December 15, 2021
Africa: 2021 Visa Openness Index Calls for Easier Travel to Propel Africa Out of Covid-19 Slump
Opening up Africa's borders to travel will drive investment and an economic rebound, according to the authors of the 2021 Africa Visa Openness Index. Read more »
December 14, 2021
South Sudan: South Sudan - A Doctor Recalls Trauma and Triumphs With Covid-19 Patients
Dr. Abe Manase Lori is haunted by the memory of a 45-year-old patient who succumbed to Covid-19 at the beginning of the pandemic in South Sudan. Read more »
December 03, 2021
Africa: 2021 AEC - Africa Must Manage Resources Better, Strengthen Human Capital to Build Back After Covid-19 - Panelists
Africa can rebuild following the Covid-19 pandemic by pushing through urgent reforms that tackle illicit fund outflows, improve management of indigenous resources, and invest in… Read more »
December 02, 2021
Africa: African Economic Conference - Development Community Calls for Universal Vaccine Access to Mitigate Impact of Omicron, Other Covid-19 Variants
Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves on Thursday joined the development community in calling for urgent universal vaccine access as a way to mitigate the impact of Omicron… Read more »
