May 23, 2014
Africa: Climate Change Financing - AfDB and the Nordic Development Fund Ink 5 Million Euro Grant
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) have decided to join forces in their bid to deal with climate change. To concretize their ambition, the… Read more »
May 21, 2014
Africa: Call for Renewed Efforts to Support Green Growth in Africa
Given the urgency and seriousness of climate change, there is need to advance efforts to mobilize financing and mitigate the impact of climate change on the African continent,… Read more »
May 20, 2014
Africa: African Countries Urged to Protect Ocean Resources
African governments must show more commitment to the conservation of their water resources in order to protect and preserve their contribution to future generations. Read more »
April 30, 2014
Malawi: AfDB Provides US $35.5 Million to Malawi to Expand Access to Water Supply and Sanitation
The Board of Directors of the African Development Group approved on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 an African Development Fund (ADF) loan of US $23.0 million, a loan of US $7.7 million… Read more »
April 24, 2014
Senegal: AfDB Approves 18.74 Billion CFA francs for Senegal's Water and Sanitation Sector Project
Senegal will receive a combined African Development Fund loan and grant amounting to 18.74 billion CFA francs approved by the Fund's Board on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Tunis, to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB a Key Player in Africa to Support Global Environment With the GEF
Record amount pledged for the Global Environment Facility Read more »
April 18, 2014
Africa: AfDB Board Approves New Africa Climate Change Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on April 16 in Tunis, the creation of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF), a bilateral thematic trust fund… Read more »
April 15, 2014
Africa: Regional Stakeholder Workshop Held on Low Emission Development and Green Growth in Africa
From March 31 to April 3, African Development Bank (AfDB) staff participated in a regional forum in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on opportunities for green growth… Read more »
Africa: Nearly One Third of African Nations Engaged in Climate-Smart Initiatives, Report Says
In its just-released 2013 Annual Report for its work with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the African Development Bank (AfDB) has indicated that it is supporting 16 national… Read more »
March 28, 2014
Nigeria: AfDB Board Approves US$ 205 Million Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Nigeria
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank, on 26th March 2014, approved a US$ 205 million Urban Water Sector Reform and Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation… Read more »
March 25, 2014
Africa: Water Day 2014 - Interview With Alex Rugamba, AfDB Director of Energy, Environment and Climate
On the occasion of World Water Day, which is celebrated on March 22 and this year focuses on water and energy, Alex Rugamba, Director of the African Development Bank's Energy,… Read more »
March 22, 2014
Africa: World Water Day 2014 - AfDB's Support to Avoid Waste and Allow for the Reuse of Water
On March 22, World Water Day 2014, the African Development Bank celebrates the link between water and energy - the role water plays in generating electricity and the role of energy… Read more »
March 18, 2014
Africa: World Water Day 2014 - AfDB and the Water-Energy Nexus
Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent. Energy generation and transmission requires utilization of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear,… Read more »
March 19, 2014
Africa: SEFA and Partners Launch Competition to Link Entrepreneurs, Clean Energy Projects and Investors
Together with partners, the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) is co-organizing the Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFRICEF-3) Business Plan Competition. Read more »
February 26, 2014
Zambia: AfDB Facilitates Private Sector Finance for Climate-Readiness in Niger, Mozambique and Zambia
Over US $30 million in concessional funds has been made available for innovative private sector projects that seek to improve climate change adaptation or readiness in Niger,… Read more »
February 14, 2014
Kenya: Kenya Makes Bold Moves to Address Climate Change Risks
Many in East Africa still recall the devastating drought of 2009. In Kenya alone, it left nearly 80% of cattle dead in some parts of the country. Whether linked to the effects of… Read more »
Africa: AfDB, World Leaders Commit to Intensify Fight Against Wildlife Trade
La Déclaration de Londres s’appuie sur la Déclaration de Marrakech de la BAD et du WWF La BAD va dégager 5 millions de dollars pour renforcer la gestion… Read more »
February 13, 2014
Africa: The African Water Facility Unveils New Website, New Look
The African Water Facility (AWF) has launched a new website designed to enhance user experience, knowledge sharing and access to information about its grants and projects, as well… Read more »
February 12, 2014
Africa: AfDB is first African Knowledge Partner for New Online Platform on Green Growth
Furthering its role as a leading voice on green growth in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the first regional development Bank to participate in the Green Growth… Read more »
February 04, 2014
Africa: AfDB Supports Ghana Local Communities With $14.55 Million to Reduce Deforestation
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Board, on 22 January 2014, approved financing of $14.55 million for Ghana to help the country reduce deforestation and forest degradation as… Read more »
January 09, 2014
Africa: AfDB Adopts Integrated Safeguards System
On December 17, 2013 the Boards of the African Development Bank unanimously adopted the Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) - a cornerstone of the Bank's strategy to promote growth… Read more »
January 08, 2014
Malawi: African Water Facility Supports the Development of Irrigated Agriculture to Increase Food Security and Economic Growth in Malawi
The African Water Facility (AWF) has offered a €1.8 million grant to the Government of Malawi to help prepare a project designed to expand irrigated agriculture in the Lower… Read more »
December 20, 2013
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Admitted Into Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
Burkina Faso, benefitting from the close support of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, has successfully become a member of the Forest Carbon Partnership… Read more »
December 19, 2013
Egypt: AfDB Signs U.S.$2 Million Grant for an Industrial Waste Management and SME Entrepreneurship Hub in Egypt
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Egyptian Ministry of International Cooperation on Thursday, December 19 in Cairo, Egypt, signed off on a grant for US $2 million… Read more »
December 16, 2013
Africa: AfDB and China to Engage On Environmental and Social Sustainability
An AfDB delegation, led by its Compliance and Safeguard Experts, will be travelling to Beijing from December 17-19 to exchange with Chinese authorities on policies and guidelines… Read more »
