October 01, 2019
Africa: First West Africa Fertilizer Financing Forum, Hosted By African Development Bank, Opens in Abidjan
"Effective partnerships for financing are key to the fertilizer sector growth." Read more »
September 11, 2019
Africa: International Financial Institutions - Corporate Secretaries to Meet in Abidjan 11-13 Sept
The Corporate Secretaries of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) will hold their 20th annual meeting from 11 to 13 September 2019 at the headquarters of the African… Read more »
July 12, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Approves New Financing Program for Energy Providers, 4.5 Mln People in Sub-Saharan Africa to Benefit From Off-Grid Power By 2025
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, July 12, 2019 - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an innovative multinational financing program for… Read more »
April 12, 2019
Cote d'Ivoire: Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative to Hold First-Ever Regional Summit in Cote d'Ivoire
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March 20, 2019
Africa: Speech By President Akinwumi A. Adesina At the First Consultative Meeting of the 15th Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF)
Good morning everyone! A special welcome to you all, the ADF Deputies and Ministers representing ADF countries. Welcome to Abidjan. A special welcome as well to the ADF 15… Read more »
February 05, 2019
Africa: African Road Safety Leadership Program Kicks Off in Abidjan
The second Road Safety Leadership Program organized by the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP, an international partnership hosted by the World Bank), in collaboration with the… Read more »
West Africa: African Development Bank, Ecowas, Sign Agreement for Study On Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway
The African Development Bank and the Economic Community Of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) have signed an agreement for a study into a 1,000 kilometre highway linking Cote… Read more »
November 30, 2018
Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank Staff Council and Lion Club Clean Up Flood-Hit Ivorian Community
The plight of the Nemattoulaye-Attecoube area in Abidjan was highlighted by African Development Bank staff who, in collaboration with the Lion's Club Abidjan Strelitzia, joined… Read more »
August 16, 2018
Cote d'Ivoire: Poverty On the Decline in Eastern Côte d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank is ramping up the pace of its work in the agriculture sector. Its new strategy to transform African agriculture, approved in May 2016, aims to… Read more »
June 27, 2018
Africa: International Lawmakers Gather in Abidjan to Mark 20 Years Jubilee of the African Development Bank's Administrative Tribunal
The Bank to host International Colloquium to enhance participants' capacity to effectively prevent and manage employment disputes in international organizations Read more »
May 09, 2018
Cote d'Ivoire: Young Agripreneurs Showcase Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 2018 Agripitch Competition
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire, held an innovation and entrepreneurship competition and an African Youth Agripreneur… Read more »
April 18, 2018
Africa: Successful Completion of Third West African Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing in Abidjan
The third West African Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing (WAFCCEF-3) was held on Thursday, April 12 in the Babacar Ndiaye Auditorium at the African Development Bank in… Read more »
April 05, 2018
Africa: ACCF Secretariat and Experts Meet in Abidjan On Second Call for Proposals Assessment
The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF)'s second call for proposals, which closed in August 2017, received unprecedented numbers of proposals from diverse government and… Read more »
March 27, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Breakfast Session On Africa Investment Forum in Abidjan
On the sidelines of the 2018 Africa CEO Forum, taking place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the African Development Bank will host a special breakfast session on the Africa… Read more »
February 07, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Second Africa Resilience Forum in Abidjan
More than 300 people were expected on Thursday, February 8 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, to attend the opening of the second edition of the Africa Resilience Forum organised by… Read more »
February 06, 2018
Africa: Speech Delivered By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
African Development Bank: Progress and Perspectives for Africa's Development Read more »
November 21, 2017
Africa: Africa Must Implement 1999 Yamoussoukro Agreement for Open Skies, Says AfDB President
"Together, let's open up the skies of Africa, and together let's integrate Africa. By so doing, we will build stronger and more resilient economies." - Akinwumi Adesina, President… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Africa Must Implement 1990 Yamoussoukro Agreement for Open Skies, Says AfDB President
"Together, let's open up the skies of Africa, and together let's integrate Africa. By so doing, we will build stronger and more resilient economies." - Akinwumi Adesina, President… Read more »
November 06, 2017
Africa: AfDB President Will Take an Active Part in the Sun Movement Global Gathering in Abidjan Beginning Tuesday
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, African development Bank (AfDB)'s President and member of the Lead Group of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement will take an active part in the Sun… Read more »
October 25, 2017
Africa: Princess Astrid of Belgium Visits AfDB Headquarters in Abidjan Wednesday
Her Royal Highness, Princess Astrid of Belgium, accompanied by a high-level delegation of members of the country's federal and regional governments and business leaders, will make… Read more »
August 29, 2017
Africa: AfDB Wants Greater Focus On Implementation, As African Green Revolution Forum Begins in Abidjan
The ground is already ploughed. Together, let us now sow the seeds of hope and reap a harvest so plentiful in the years ahead." - Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President Read more »
June 30, 2017
Nigeria: Stakeholders Validate Abidjan-Lagos Highway Corridor Trade Facilitation Needs Assessment Report
To boost trade, investments, growth and overall development, stakeholders have called for the creation of exclusive economic zones/hubs along the Abidjan-Lagos Highway Corridor. Read more »
April 27, 2017
Africa: AfDB, in Collaboration With London Stock Exchange Group Hosts Inaugural Africa Launch of 'Companies to Inspire Africa 2017' in Abidjan
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in collaboration with London Stock Exchange Group, hosted the inaugural African Launch of the 'Companies to Inspire Africa 2017' Report on… Read more »
April 19, 2017
Africa: AfDB and London Stock Exchange Launch "Companies to Inspire Africa" in Abidjan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the London Stock Exchange (LSEG) will launch "Companies to Inspire Africa" (CTIA) report on 26 April 2017 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »
March 27, 2017
Africa: Adesina Speaks of "Africa's Promise" At Emerging Markets Forum in Abidjan
"Africa will develop on its own terms, not based on the benevolence of others. And that is the only way we can make development faster and driven by our own needs - with a deep… Read more »
