September 19, 2017
Africa: AfDB, Brazil to Groom African Youth in Cassava Processing
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Brazil-Africa Institute (BAI) have launched the Youth Technical Training Program (YTTP) - an initiative that aims to train young African… Read more »
September 08, 2017
East Africa: AfDB Director General Tasks Horn of Africa Countries On Regional Integration and WTO Accession
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has emphasized the need to ensure coherence between the East Africa's regional integration agenda and the engagement of the Horn of Africa… Read more »
September 04, 2017
Africa: French President Macron Appoints AfDB's Vanessa Moungar to New Presidential Council for Africa
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has appointed Vanessa Moungar, the African Development Bank's Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society, to his Presidential Council… 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 »
August 11, 2017
Zambia: Zambia Approves Learning Assessments Systems Evaluation Framework Developed By Adea and Nala
Experts from Zambia reviewed and approved the Learning Assessment Systems Evaluation Framework (LASEF) at a meeting convened by the Association for the Development of Education in… Read more »
August 04, 2017
Africa: AfDB and African Ambassadors Host 2nd Japan-Africa Business Forum in Tokyo
The 2nd Japan-Africa Business Forum was held in Tokyo on 25-26 July 2017 on the theme 'Investment and Business Opportunities with Africa'. The Forum was organized by the Bank's… 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 »
July 04, 2017
Africa: Launch of the Japan - Africa Energy Initiative - Remarks By Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank - Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony At the Africa Union Summit
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June 15, 2017
Africa: AfDB and JICA Sign U.S.$ 300 Million Loan Under Epsa Initiative
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a JPY 34.41 billion (about US$ 300 million) loan agreement with the African Development Bank under the Enhanced Private… Read more »
Africa: Speech By Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank At the Us-Africa Business Summit
Your Excellency, President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, Read more »
Africa: Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, at CCA's U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Your Excellency, President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors, Business leaders, and Friends of Africa, Distinguished… Read more »
Africa: Adesina - Its Time to Reboot and Boost U.S.-Africa Commerce and Investments
Flagging data showing the steep fall in trade between Africa and the United States of America, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina called for a reboot and boost of the erstwhile robust… Read more »
June 14, 2017
Africa: Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, Recipient of the "2017 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition"
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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 »
May 31, 2017
Africa: Africa-India Partnerships - E-Governance Identified As a Key Enabler of Africa's Transformation
E-governance is the future of development, and without it African countries will struggle, says Malawi's Secretary to the Treasury, Ben Botolo. Read more »
May 30, 2017
Africa: Japan and India Team Up With AfDB to Support Africa's Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and key agencies in Japan are working towards stronger cooperation in support of Africa's development. Read more »
Africa: African Ministers Seek Greater Partnership With India to Enhance Cancer Diagnosis, Check High Disease Burden
Worried about the continent's poor health indices, African countries are seeking greater partnership with India. Read more »
May 29, 2017
Africa: Thirteen African Countries Seal Agriculture Industrialization Deal With India
Thirteen African countries have signed a series of partnership agreements with India to enhance the supply of agricultural machinery, credit advancement to farmers and scientific… Read more »
May 25, 2017
Africa: Closing Remarks By Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, At the Official Closing Ceremony of the 52nd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank, May 25, 2017
The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Read more »
Africa: Gandhi-Style to Gangnam-Style - Farewell, Ahmedabad
The Republic of Korea will host the 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group in the port city of Busan on May 21-25, 2018. Read more »
May 24, 2017
Africa: Development of Africa's Human Capital for Industrialization Dominates Africa-Asia Partnerships Talks
Development of Africa's human capital has been identified as key aspect to achieve industrialization. Read more »
May 23, 2017
Africa: AfDB Annual Meetings Open in Ahmedabad - Deliberations Underscore Win-Win Africa-India Cooperation
The 52nd Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the 43rd Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF)… Read more »
Africa: Missing Links to Indian-African Trade and Investment Promotion Identified
Experts at the 52nd African Development Bank Annual Meetings, which started Monday in Ahmedabad, India, have identified the missing links to building a strong trade and investment… Read more »
May 12, 2017
Africa: Infrastructure Tops Agenda As AfDB, India Work Towards a 'More Robust Africa'
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is looking to strengthening its relationship with India as part of its larger agenda for a 'a more robust Africa'. Read more »