Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Group Approves $4 Million Grant to Advance Zimbabwe's Debt Arrears Clearance Process

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $4 million grant to support Zimbabwe's efforts to clear its debt arrears and re-engage with the… Read more »

Somalia: African Development Bank Group Grants Full Debt Relief to Somalia Following HIPC Completion

The African Development Bank Group has approved additional debt relief for Somalia, clearing the way for full cancellation of all African Development Fund loans to the country… Read more »

Africa: New G20 Expert Panel Report Calls for Coordinated Debt Relief and Increased Investment to Unlock Africa's Development

A comprehensive report by South Africa's G20 Presidency calls for bold multilateral action to transform Africa's development trajectory. The report also recognizes the key role of… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank 'Spotlight' On Debt Management Highlights Momentum in Debt Restructuring and Other Fiscal Reforms in Africa

African countries are demonstrating meaningful progress in sovereign debt management to achieve inclusive growth and structural transformation. The reforms, from fiscal tightening… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Public Finance Management Academy for Africa (PFMA) Holds Second Edition of the Spotlight Training Series On Public Debt Management for Africa's Transition States

WHAT: 2025 Edition of PFMA Spotlight on Public Debt Management in Transition States Read more »

Africa: Africa Unites Behind Pact for Sustainable Debt Management

In a gesture intended to redefine Africa's economic outlook, hundreds of delegates gathered in Lomé, Togo, on 14 May to adopt a unified position on debt sustainability -- a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: African Development Bank's 2025 Annual Meetings' Side Event to Advance Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process

What: Side Event on Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process at the African Development Bank Group's Annual Meetings Read more »

Togo: African Union, African Development Bank, and Government of Togo to Host Landmark Conference to Develop African Common Position On Debt

What: High-Level Conference on Africa's Debt Read more »

Africa: 13th Global Community of Practice (G-Cop) - Unlocking Africa's Potential / Driving Innovation and Harnessing Domestic Debt Markets for Sustainable Development

Do you wish to be part of a transformative conversation shaping Africa's future? Read more »

Africa: Local Debt Solutions At the Forefront As African Development Bank Launches Pan-African Debt Management Forum

The African Development Bank has launched a Debt Management Forum for Africa (DeMFA), a platform to manage Africa's debt challenges against the backdrop of rising debt, increasing… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Launches Debt Management Forum for Africa (Demfa) - Holds Inaugural Policy Dialogue

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Zimbabwe: Time to Accelerate Zimbabwe's $21 Billion Public Debt and Arrears Resolution Process, Say Stakeholders

After nearly two years of dialogue with development partners, Zimbabwe says it is ready to accelerate the arrears clearance and debt resolution process by working with the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe - High Level Meeting Aims for Comprehensive Roadmap Towards Resolving the Country's $21 Billion Debt and Arrears

WHAT: 6th High-Level Structured Dialogue on Zimbabwe's Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process Read more »

Africa: 2024 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers Lecture - Irish President Calls for Urgent Action On Climate Crisis and Debt Reform to Support Africa's Development

In a powerful address during the 2024 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers Lecture, President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland emphasized the urgent need for global collaboration to tackle the… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Launches African Debt Managers Initiative Network to Spur Home-Grown Solutions to Debt Challenges

The African Development Bank's African Development Institute on Thursday launched the African Debt Managers Initiative Network (ADMIN), a new program to provide home-grown… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Strengthens Transition States' Capacity for More Productive, Effective and Transparent Debt Management.

The African Development Bank Group has launched a series of training programmes to support 22 Transition or fragile states in Africa to manage their debt more effectively. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank's Public Finance Management Academy for Africa to Host Policy Dialogue On Debt Management in Transition States

WHAT: Policy dialogue on public debt management in transition states and the inauguration of the Africa Debt Managers Initiative Network Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2024 - The Need for Responsible, Innovative Solutions for African Debt Management

It is essential to find innovative solutions for managing the debt of African countries, taking proactive measures to secure development financing for Africa, according to members… Read more »

Africa: Annual Meetings 2024 / Old Debt Resolution for African Countries - The Cornerstone of Reforming the Global Financial Architecture

When African Development Bank Group member states meet from 27 to 31 May in Nairobi, Kenya for the 2024 Annual Meetings, the question of African debt will be one of the key… Read more »

Africa: Africa's $824 Billion Debt Burden and Opaque Resource-Backed Loans Hinder Its Potential, African Development Bank President Warns

Africa's immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries' future growth, African… Read more »

Africa: Experts Discuss Market Conditions, Performance and Expectations for Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Issuance in Africa

Experts meeting in Abidjan this week agreed that Africa has not yet fully grasped the opportunities offered by green bonds (bonds issued to finance investments that meet strict… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Champions Home-Grown Solutions to Africa's Debt Challenges

The African Development Bank Group is facilitating the establishment of the African Debt Managers Initiative Network (ADMIN), which will bring together experts to find home-grown… Read more »

Africa: COP28 - African Development Bank, International Partners Commit to Climate Resilient Debt Clauses

The African Development Bank Group announced its adoption of climate resilient debt clauses (CRDCs) today, joining major creditors and international development banks at a COP28… Read more »

Africa: 5th Webinar of the Debt Management Webinars Series

What: 5th webinar of the Debt Management Webinars Series Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Organises Training to Bolster Public Capacity for Debt Management

The African Development Bank Group has provided training on debt reporting, management and sustainability in Africa to financial sector experts drawn from several member countries. Read more »