May 22, 2015
Africa: Sefa Calls for Proposals to Support Green Mini-Grid Development
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has called for proposals to support the creation of an enabling policy and market environment for green mini-grids (GMGs) in an effort… Read more »
Africa: African Countries Reach Tipping Point As Pilots for Renewable Energy, Climate Resilience and Sustainable Forests
At its governing body meetings last week, the $8.1 billion Climate Investment Funds (CIF) endorsed 9 African nations to serve as pilot countries for critical aspects of… Read more »
May 21, 2015
Tanzania: AfDB Approves U.S.$70.5 Million Budget Support Operation for Tanzania Energy Sector
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, a loan of US $70.5 million to finance the Tanzania Power Sector Reform and… Read more »
May 20, 2015
Africa: Se4all Action Agendas Set Stage for Mobilizing Investment in Sustainable Energy in Africa
African countries are one step closer to realizing the goals of universal energy access through following a coordinated approach to energy sector development at the country level… Read more »
May 15, 2015
Mali: Opportunities Abound in Mali's Promising Renewable Energy Sector, Says New Country Profile
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Government of Mali, has launched the Renewable Energy in Africa: Mali Country… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Receives Resounding Endorsement of Investment Plan to Transform Its Renewable Energy Sector
At its governing body meetings this week, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) unanimously endorsed Ghana's ambitious investment plan to transform and promote its renewable energy… Read more »
May 13, 2015
Africa: AfDB Supports Indigenous Power Investors in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, a USD 50 million investment in CEC Africa Investments Limited, a multinational… Read more »
April 30, 2015
Africa: AfDB Offsetting Carbon Emissions At 2015 Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank is offsetting the carbon emissions from transportation and electricity use during its 2015 Annual Meetings in Abidjan in an effort to migitate climate… Read more »
April 29, 2015
Africa: Energy - A Field of Opportunity for Africa, According to New AfDB Report
The African Development Bank's first Development Effectiveness Review focusing on the energy sector was launched on Tuesday, April 28 at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan the… Read more »
Mozambique: Sefa Poised to Foster Private Sector Participation in Renewable Energy in Mozambique
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a USD 740,000 technical assistance grant to the Government of Mozambique to enhance the enabling environment for private… Read more »
April 24, 2015
Africa: AfDB Chief Economist Complex Examines Housing Market Dynamics in Africa
On April 8-9, the Chief Economist Complex of the African Development Bank organized a Bank-wide seminar on the Housing Market Dynamics in Africa at the Bank's headquarters in… Read more »
April 28, 2015
Africa: Launch of 2014 Development Effectiveness Review On Energy
Report examines challenges and opportunities in providing affordable and sustainable energy to African citizens Read more »
April 02, 2015
Tunisia: AfDB Grants €49.4 Million Loan to Enhance Natural Gas Supply to Disadvantaged Regions
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Abidjan, a €49.4-million loan to the Tunisian Electricity and Gas… Read more »
April 07, 2015
Africa: The AfDB Partners in 7th Africa Carbon Forum
To: 15/04/2015 Read more »
March 31, 2015
Comoros: Development Partners Work With Comoros to Help Repair the Country's Ailing Energy Industry
Development institutions and power companies responded to a call made by the Union of the Comoros and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to attend a High-Level Consultation, which… Read more »
March 27, 2015
Comoros: Discussions to Reform Ailing Energy Industry in the Comoros
A High Level Consultation gathering took place on Wednesday, March 25 at the African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan to discuss solutions to ending the energy problem in… Read more »
Africa: Sefa to Support Solar Power Plant in Chad
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has just approved a USD 780,000 preparation grant for the development of a first phase 40 MW of Starsol* Solar PV Plant near N'Djamena… Read more »
March 25, 2015
Comoros: Tackling the Challenges of the Current Energy Crisis in the Comoros
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Read more »
March 04, 2015
West Africa: AfDB-Hosted Workshop to Develop Pioneering Ecowas Gender and Energy Policy
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), and the United States-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)… Read more »
February 25, 2015
West Africa: Process of Developing an Ecowas Policy On Women and Energy Kicks Off
The development of a policy that will help address barriers hindering participation of women in energy access in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region is… Read more »
February 20, 2015
West Africa: AfDB Hosts Workshop to Develop Ecowas Gender and Energy Policy
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), and the United States-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)… Read more »
February 18, 2015
Tanzania: The AfDB Group Supports Power Trade Between Kenya and Tanzania
ADF US $144.9 million loan to Kenya-Tanzania Power Interconnection Project Read more »
February 02, 2015
Africa: Comorans Pin Their Hopes On AfDB Energy Sector Support (PASEC) Electricity Project
Visiting the Comoros, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka reaffirms the Bank's support for the Comoran Government's reforms. The Bank is also providing significant support for the… Read more »
January 30, 2015
Africa: Policy Reforms and Investment Needed to Curb the Shortfall in Africa's Energy Sector
The conclusion of the World Economic Forum raises concerns - particularly for Africa - as to how important issues discussed at the meeting will be addressed. Sustainable energy for… 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 »
