July 23, 2018
Cape Verde: Water Project in Cabo Verde Saves Communities, Transforms Livelihoods of Women
A water irrigation and supply system funded by the African Development Bank has transformed the lives of rural farming communities in Cabo Verde's Santiago Island, sparing farmers… Read more »
July 13, 2018
Africa: African Legal Support Facility and African Natural Resources Centre Strengthen Capacity in Negotiating Fisheries Agreements and Licences
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), in partnership with the African Natural Resources Centre of the African Development Bank, recently held a capacity development workshop… Read more »
July 04, 2018
Africa: Bank Approves African Water Facility Plans for 2018
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved the work plan and budget of the African Water Facility (AWF) for 2018. Read more »
June 25, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S. $62 Million Loan for Delivery of Water and Sanitation to Strategic Towns
In a bid to help Uganda improve heath and productivity in the country's major towns, the African Development Bank has approved a US$ 62-million concessional loan to finance its… Read more »
June 13, 2018
Africa: Environment - African Development Bank Leads Fight Against Polluting Plastic Products
Nearly half a ton of plastic waste was removed from Grand-Bassam, a UNESCO world heritage city Read more »
Africa: MDB Climate Finance Hit Record High of US$ 35.2 Billion in 2017
An increase of nearly 30 per cent on the previous year, boosting projects that help developing countries cut emissions and address climate risks - joint report Read more »
May 24, 2018
Africa: Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Get Fresh Boost from African Development Bank
“We talk about integrating Africa. We cannot integrate countries that are fragile, we can only integrate countries that are secured.”– Akinwumi Adesina,… Read more »
May 25, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute Partner to Fast-track Green Growth in Africa
The African Development Bank (link is external) and the Global Green Growth Institute (link is external) (GGGI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)… Read more »
May 22, 2018
Africa: Private Sector Liaison Officers' Network and DFIs Share Ideas on Climate Smart Agriculture
The Private Sector Liaison Officers’ Network (PSLO) organized a Climate Smart Agriculture mission in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire,13-17 May 2018. During the four-day program,… Read more »
June 07, 2018
Africa: Say No to Plastic! the African Development Bank Shows the Way in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution in Africa
While the fight against plastic waste is gaining more resonance in Africa, the use of plastic bags is still well-rooted in custom and practice, at the expense not only of the… Read more »
June 08, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds Support Their First Private Sector-Led Geothermal Power Plant in Kenya
The African Development Bank approved on June 6, 2018 a senior loan of US $29.5 million and a concessional loan of US $20 million from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Clean… Read more »
June 04, 2018
Africa: World Environment Day - Collective Action Must Be Taken to Beat Plastic Pollution in Africa
On the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5, and World Oceans Day, June 8, the African Development Bank is calling for collective action to reduce the pressing environmental… Read more »
Africa: From the Scourge of Plastic Waste Pollution in Africa to Value Addition and Improved Livelihoods
The theme for World Environment Day celebrations in 2018 is "Beat Plastic Pollution." There has been a big focus on the devastating impacts of plastic waste (particularly… Read more »
Africa: Innovative Approaches to Financing Climate Adaptation
During this year's Innovation4Climate meeting in Germany, focused on "Adaptation metrics for innovative results-based adaptation and resilience finance," the African Development… Read more »
June 02, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank, Green Climate Fund and Africa 50 Support Desert to Power Programme
The African Development Bank, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Africa50 investment fund signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the Desert to Power programme on the… Read more »
May 23, 2018
Africa: Relief for Chitungwiza Residents
"For every drop of water you waste, you must know that somewhere on earth, someone is desperately looking for a drop of water!" Novelist and thinker Mehmet Murat Ildan's warning… Read more »
May 22, 2018
Africa: Private Sector Liaison Officers' Network and DFIs Share Ideas On Climate Smart Agriculture
The Private Sector Liaison Officers' Network (PSLO) organized a Climate Smart Agriculture mission in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire,13-17 May 2018. During the four-day program, prominent… Read more »
May 21, 2018
Africa: Alsf Co-Organizes Regional Workshop On Negotiating Fishing Agreements and Concession
Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported (IUU) fishing represents US$ 1.2 billion loss in revenue for West African countries alone. Some of this loss is due to inadequate governance in… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Zimbabwe: ZimFund Brings Joy to Ruwa Residents
"Sewer bursts had become a common feature, sometimes the sewage would find its way into the house, it was horrible," says 54-year-old Ellen Chingodza, a Ruwa resident for the past… 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 09, 2018
Africa: Third West African Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will host the third West Africa Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing (WAFCCEF-3) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on April 12, 2018. This… Read more »
March 22, 2018
Africa: World Water Day Interview - Wambui Gichuri, Director, Water Development and Sanitation Department
With her extensive experience in water management at the World Bank where she developed and implemented several strategies and programs, Wambui Gichuri joined the African… Read more »
Africa: World Water Day Interview - Osward Mulenga Chanda, Division Manager, Water Development and Sanitation Department
In this interview, Osward Mulenga Chanda, Division Manager, Water Development and Sanitation Department, African Development Bank, raises the issue of access to financing for… Read more »
Africa: Interview With Wambui Gichuri, Director, Water Development and Sanitation Department
With her extensive experience in water management at the World Bank where she developed and implemented several strategies and programs, Wambui Gichuri joined the African… Read more »
March 21, 2018
Africa: International Day of Forests - Interview With Modibo Traore, Officer-in-Charge and Chief Natural Resources Management Officer At the African Natural Resources Centre
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