Africa: African Development Bank Policy Dialogue in Abidjan Reframes Africa's Debate On Free Movement

Africa's drive to allow easier movement of people took centre stage on 12 December 2025 as the private sector and civil society met in Abidjan for a policy dialogue hosted by the… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - The African Development Bank Group Grants €39 Million to Support Governance and Resource Mobilisation

Côte d'Ivoire will receive new support from the African Development Bank Group to strengthen governance and promote more inclusive, resilient economic growth. The Bank's… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - The African Development Bank's Capital Markets Development Trust Fund (Cmdtf) Supports Establishment of Digital Platform for Public Offerings

The Central Depository/Settlement Bank (DC/BR) has officially launched its new digital platform for public offerings (DIGIAPE), with support from the African Development Bank. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: In Mékro, in Central Côte d'Ivoire, Sustainable Agriculture Is Giving Hope to an Entire Community

Day breaks in Mékro, some 300 km from Abidjan, in central Côte d'Ivoire. The first rays of sun announce the start of what promises to be another sweltering day in a… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - African Development Bank Approves 115.66 Million Euros to Develop Agricultural and Cross-Border Access Infrastructure

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of 115.66 million euros to finance the second phase of the Cross-border and Agricultural Areas… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Tours €693m Abidjan Urban Transport Project During African Development Bank Annual Meetings

In a sprawling metropolis where millions once spent hours navigating congested streets, Maxime Prévot, Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs,… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Transforming Abidjan - Inside the Largest Urban Transport Project in Côte d'Ivoire

The bustling streets of Abidjan tell a story of transformation. What was once a frustrating journey lasting three hours between Yopougon and Plateau districts has been reduced to… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Set to Host African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings

Côte d'Ivoire, host country for the African Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings is ready for the notable events scheduled to take place at the end of May. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Side Event - 'Harnessing Technology for Domestic Resource Mobilization'

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Cote d'Ivoire: The African Development Bank Joins Côte d'Ivoire's International Women's Day Celebrations

During the month of March, the African Development Bank's Gender and Women Empowerment Division demonstrated the institution's commitment to gender equality and women empowerment… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: High-Level Review of African Development Bank Portfolio in Côte d'Ivoire Signals Robust Progress and Shared Vision for Future

The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Côte d'Ivoire held a High-Level Portfolio Review last Thursday in Abidjan to assess the performance of Bank-financed… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire - African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Beth Dunford Lauds 'Tremendous Impact' of Bank-Financed Project Improving Conditions for Rural Populations and Youth

African Development Bank Group Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Dr. Beth Dunford, has commended the government of Cote d'Ivoire for its delivery of a… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - South-South Meeting to Promote Gender Equality and Combat Deforestation

From 10 to 12 December 2024, the African Development Bank, through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), initiated a South-South exchange trip, which saw a delegation from Burkina… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - The African Development Bank Grants Loan of Eur 30.5 Million to Boost Economic Growth By Strengthening Financial Governance and Economic Competitiveness

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group granted a loan of EUR 30.5 million to Côte d'Ivoire to implement the first phase of an economic growth programme… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank Group Approves €139 Million Loan to Boost Youth Employment in Côte d'Ivoire

The African Development Bank Group has approved loans totaling €139.68 million to support youth employment and entrepreneurship in Côte d'Ivoire, targeting key sectors… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank Group Announces Plan to Build a State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Abidjan

The African Development Bank Group's Boards of Directors have approved the proposal by the Bank's Management to construct of a modern, state-of-the-art building to host its… Read more »

Nigeria: African Development Bank and Partners Plan to Make Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway a Potent Economic and Industrial Hub

The Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway will link the cities of five major West African countries by 2030, and is set to become a powerful economic and industrial hub courtesy of the… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Host 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan

The Government of Côte d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, 20 November 2024, to host the African Development… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - African Development Bank Grants Loan of Over €24 Million to Improve Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors, Benefitting Some 700,000 People

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of €24.63 million to Côte d'Ivoire to boost the development of fisheries and aquaculture… Read more »

Africa: Inaugural ESG Forum Wraps Up in Abidjan With Stakeholders Uniting Around Vision for an Africa ESG Hub

Two days of intensive discussions on building a sustainable finance ecosystem for Africa ended in Abidjan on Tuesday with stakeholders from government and the private sector… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank's High Impact Projects Transform Côte d'Ivoire's Energy and Agriculture Sectors

During a recent three-day field visit to central Côte d'Ivoire, Joseph Ribeiro, the African Development Bank's Deputy Director General for West Africa, expressed his… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank and Its Partners to Host Africa ESG 2024 Forum in Abidjan

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Africa: Strengthening Climate Resilience - Abidjan Workshop Addresses Africa's Weather Data Gaps

A three-day workshop co-hosted by the African Development Bank and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) concluded on September 13, focusing on infrastructure gaps… Read more »

Africa: Shaping Africa's Transport Landscape - African Development Bank to Host Transport Forum in Abidjan to Tackle Continental Challenges

The African Development Bank is set to host its second Transport Forum to address the continent's critical infrastructure and logistics challenges. Read more »

Africa: Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors, African Development Bank Group - 60th Anniversary Celebrations of the African Development Bank

Staff Council Symposium - September 9th, 2024 Read more »