March 16, 2015
Africa: 2015 AfDB Annual Meetings in Abidjan - Online Registration Now Open
The 2015 African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings will take place from Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29 at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The 50th… Read more »
February 13, 2015
Africa: Yamoussoukro Meeting Promotes Civil Registration and Vital Statistics for Good Governance
Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) are quite literally matters of life and death. In the realm of development, there can be little measurable progress made in countries… Read more »
January 29, 2015
Africa: Sustainable Energy for All Africa Hub Gathers Partners in Abidjan to Advance Initiative Across the Continent
The African Development Bank (AfDB), as host of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Africa Hub, organized on January 26 and 27 a workshop in Abidjan with representatives of… Read more »
December 17, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: The HKB Bridge Is a Symbol of a Booming Côte d'Ivoire and of "Africa Rising", Says Kaberuka
The AfDB's contribution to the HKB Bridge in Abidjan Read more »
December 15, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: The Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, a Masterpiece in the Heart of Abidjan
An architectural gem, Abidjan's Henri Konan Bédié (HKB) Bridge is worthy of the most modern of megacities. Officially opened on December 16, 2014, it is an embodiment… Read more »
Africa: The Henri Konan Bédié Bridge - An Architectural Jewel to Speed Up Urban Mobility in Abidjan
The Henri Konan Bédié (HKB) Bridge in Abidjan is a real architectural jewel and one of the symbols of the urban mobility being embraced by many large cities in… Read more »
December 16, 2014
Africa: AfDB Launches Flagship African Development Report 2014 - Regional Integration for Inclusive Growth
On Tuesday, December 16, the African Development Bank launches the 2014 edition of its flagship publication the African Development Report on the theme "Regional Integration for… Read more »
November 28, 2014
West Africa: The West Africa Monitor Quarterly, Issue 4 Unleashing the agro-industry potential of the region
The African Development Bank has released the latest edition of The West Africa Monitor Quarterly. Read more »
November 27, 2014
Africa: AfDB Approves the Revision of the Financing Plan of Suez Power Project to Assure Timely, Smooth Completion
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently agreed to revise the financing plan for the ongoing Suez Thermal Power Plant Project. The move will allow… Read more »
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Management Board Holds Key Meeting in Abidjan
The Management Board of the African Legal Support Facility ("ALSF" or "the Facility") launched a major meeting on November 26 in Abidjan to assess status of implementation of… Read more »
September 10, 2014
West Africa: SEFA and Partners Launch West African Clean Energy Business Plan Competition in Abidjan
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) and partners co-organized in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, an event on Friday, September 4 to launch and promote the second West… Read more »
September 04, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: "We Have Met the Challenge of AfDB's Return to Headquarters," Kaberuka Tells Ivorian President Ouattara
Côte d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara, on Thursday, 4 September 2014, received the Board of Directors and senior management of the African Development Bank (AfDB) at… Read more »
August 20, 2014
Africa: The AfDB Marks Its Golden Jubilee in November 2014
The African Development Bank (AfDB) marks its Golden Jubilee this year. The Bank will mark the anniversary with an event in Abidjan on November 4, 50 years to the day that it held… Read more »
Africa: Gearing Up for the Grand Finale of AfDB's 50th Anniversary
The African Development Bank (AfDB) marks its Golden Jubilee this year. The grand finale of the year-long celebrations is scheduled to take place November 4, 2014 in Abidjan,… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Donald Kaberuka Reiterates AfDB Confidence in Côte d'Ivoire to the Press
As part of the return of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to Abidjan, AfDB Group President Donald Kaberuka spoke to the national and international media accredited in… Read more »
July 30, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Ministerial Conference on "Providing Africa's Youth with Skills and Training for Jobs" opened by Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire
The Ministerial Conference on "Providing Africa's Youth with Skills and Training for Jobs", the proceedings of which began on July 21, was officially opened on Tuesday, July 22 by… Read more »
July 18, 2014
Africa: Ministerial Conference on "Providing Africa's Youth with Skills and Training for Jobs" to Kick off July 22 in Abidjan
The Inter-Country Quality Node on Technical and Vocational Skills Development (ICQN-TVSD), which is steered by Moussa Dosso, Minister of State of Côte d'Ivoire in partnership… Read more »
May 21, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB's Return to Abidjan in 2014 On Track
The return of the African Development Bank (AfDB) to its headquarters in Abidjan is on track, its President, Donald Kaberuka, said on May 21 during his presentation of the 2013… Read more »
January 29, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Statement At "Invest in Côte d'Ivoire Forum - Ici 2014" By the AfDB President Donald Kaberuka
Event: International Forum on Investments in Côte d'Ivoire Read more »
January 30, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: President Donald Kaberuka Affirms the AfDB's Confidence in Ivory Coast
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Donald Kaberuka spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the 4th "Invest in Côte d'Ivoire Forum" in Abidjan on January 29 in the… Read more »
January 16, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB - President's Office and Board of Directors to Be in Abidjan By End of June 2014
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Donald Kaberuka, was in Abidjan from January 10 to 14, at the invitation of the Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. The… Read more »
December 11, 2013
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB Rehabilitates Séguéla Hospital in Côte d'Ivoire to Benefit of Some 500,000 Persons
In Séguéla, Côte d'Ivoire, on December 8, 2013, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group officially handed over the Worodougou Regional Health Care Centre to… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB to Provide $28.92 Million to Boost Youth Employment and Training in Côte d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a loan agreement for US $21.34 million, together with a grant agreement protocol for the sum of $7.56 million. Both agreements relate… Read more »
December 05, 2013
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB Board approves $28.92 million in support to Côte d'Ivoire Youth Employability and Insertion Support Programme
On Wednesday, December 4, the Board of the African Development Bank Group approved US $28.92-million in budget support composed of a loan of UA 13.91 million and a grant of UA 4.93… Read more »
December 04, 2013
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB Board Approves Combined 2013-2017 Country Strategy Paper and 2013 Portfolio Review for Côte d'Ivoire
The Board of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday, December 4 approved the combined Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and 2013 Portfolio Review for Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »