October 15, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Showcases Investment Opportunities in Africa to Nordic Investors
The African Development Bank in a multidisciplinary team roadshows has presented financial products and investment opportunities to Nordic investors to leverage more access to… Read more »
July 30, 2018
Africa: 2018 World Water Week - "Water, Ecosystems and Human Development" - Focus On Africa
The 2018 World Water Week will take place from 26 to 31 August in Stockholm, Sweden, under the theme: "Water, ecosystems and human development." Read more »
May 30, 2018
Somalia: Italy Ramps Up Support for Somalia's Infrastructure, Contributes €1 Million to Somalia Infrastructure Fund
The African Development Bank, on May 28, 2018 in Mogadishu, participated in a signing ceremony that occasioned Italy's contribution of €1 million to the Somalia Infrastructure… Read more »
May 04, 2018
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Promotes Investments at the 2018 African Business Law Firms Association Conference
Each year, members and supporters of African Business Law Firms Association (ABLFA) gather at the organization's annual conference to explore and devise solutions to the emerging… Read more »
April 12, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Portuguese Government Plan to Unlock Growth Opportunities in Africa's Lusophone Countries
Portugal to provide Portuguese-language training to Bank staff Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Portuguese Government Plan to Unlock Growth Opportunities in Africa's Lusaphone Countries
Portugal to provide Portuguese-language training to Bank staff Read more »
March 29, 2018
Africa: Visiting Swiss Delegation Underscores African Development Bank's Crucial Role in Africa's Development
"Switzerland recognises the African Development Bank's crucial role and appreciates its commitment to Africa's development." - Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, Federal Councillor and… Read more »
February 25, 2018
Africa: President Adesina Leads Bank Delegation to Nordic Countries
A high level African Development Bank delegation led by its President, Akinwumi Adesina, will early next week visit four Nordic countries as part of efforts to further accelerate… Read more »
December 26, 2017
Africa: France Signs Landmark Us $ 253 Million Loan Agreement to Boost African Development Fund
The African Development Fund (ADF) has signed a significant concessional donor loan agreement with the Government of France to the tune of $ 253 million as support for the 14th… Read more »
December 12, 2017
Africa: One Planet Summit - Joint Idfc-Mdb Statement - Together Major Development Finance Institutions Align Financial Flows With the Paris Agreement
The global development agenda is being transformed in fundamental ways. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), agreed upon by the international community, constitute a universal… Read more »
December 11, 2017
Africa: Fair Trade With Europe Should Depend On Quality African Exports
The EPAs are ongoing negotiations expected to create a free trade area between the European Union and African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP). Read more »
November 27, 2017
Africa: Future of Africa's Youth Dominates Agenda At EU-Africa Business Forum
The 6th EU-Africa Business Forum opened in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Monday, with an emphasis on job creation and investment in young people. The central theme of the Forum… Read more »
Africa: AfDB to Participate At 5th African Union - European Union Summit
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will participate at the 5th African Union Commission (AUC) and European Union (EU) Summit taking place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from… Read more »
October 25, 2017
Africa: Princess Astrid of Belgium Visits AfDB Headquarters in Abidjan Wednesday
Her Royal Highness, Princess Astrid of Belgium, accompanied by a high-level delegation of members of the country's federal and regional governments and business leaders, will make… Read more »
September 22, 2017
Africa: AfDB Will Be One of the Key Collaborating Partners for the 2018 World Water Week
The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.worldwaterweek.org/">World Water Week</a> organized every year in Sweden, by the Stockholm Water Institute (SIWI), was held from… Read more »
August 29, 2017
Africa: 2017 World Water Week - AfDB Joins Global Community to Address Water Challenges
As a leading financing partner on water and sanitation services in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and two of its flagship water initiatives: the African Water… Read more »
August 27, 2017
Africa: 2017 World Water Week - "Water and Waste: Reduce and Reuse" Focus On Africa
Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the annual World Water Week (WWW) is the largest global event for the water sector and development-related… Read more »
July 12, 2017
Africa: The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group Approves Historic Agreement With European Commission
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a historic framework agreement known as the Pillar Assessed Grant or Delegation Agreement (PAGODA) between… Read more »
June 12, 2017
Africa: G20, African Countries Explore Opportunities to Increase Investments in Africa At Berlin Conference
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, joined leaders from African countries and G20 members in Berlin on Monday to discuss opportunities to enhance the… Read more »
April 27, 2017
Africa: AfDB, in Collaboration With London Stock Exchange Group Hosts Inaugural Africa Launch of 'Companies to Inspire Africa 2017' in Abidjan
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) in collaboration with London Stock Exchange Group, hosted the inaugural African Launch of the 'Companies to Inspire Africa 2017' Report on… Read more »
Africa: Adesina Commends Germany's Support to Africa's Development and Reiterates the Importance of the Bank's High 5s
President Adesina addresses meeting with members of the Committee for Economic Cooperation and Development of the German Bundestag (Parliament) on April 26, 2017 in Berlin Read more »
April 19, 2017
Africa: AfDB and London Stock Exchange Launch "Companies to Inspire Africa" in Abidjan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the London Stock Exchange (LSEG) will launch "Companies to Inspire Africa" (CTIA) report on 26 April 2017 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »
March 21, 2017
Africa: Africa Climate Change Fund Scales Up Its Operations With New Contributions From Italy and Flanders
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on March 15, 2017, the conversion of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) - established in 2014 with… Read more »
March 20, 2017
Africa: Speech of Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, At the Africa CEO Forum
Geneva, Switzerland, March 20, 2017 Read more »
March 14, 2017
Africa: Adesina Chairs session on Infrastructure Financing at Wall Street Journal's 'Investing in Africa' Conference in London
Leading investors, business executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers in Africa gathered in London at the Dow Jones News Building on March 7, 2017, for The Wall Street… Read more »
