December 02, 2023
Africa: Multinational - African Development Bank, Partners Launch $3.9 Million Project to Help Catalyse Diaspora Investment in Eight African Countries.
The African Development Bank, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a protocol agreement for $3.9 million in grant… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Africa: What Lessons Can Asia Offer Africa in Developing the Green Minerals Value Chain?
A new vision is needed for Africa to harness its significant advantage in green mineral resources, experts say, and collaboration with Asian nations and learning from their… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Africa: U.S. and African Development Bank Collaborate to Accelerate Africa's Digital Transformation
The U.S. Commercial Service and the African Development Bank have announced a new strategic collaboration in a move to drive digital transformation across Africa, Read more »
November 17, 2023
Africa: Aif2023 - African Development Bank Head Adesina Welcomes Japan-Africa Partnerships, Investments to Spur Growth
Japanese investment in Africa driven by both start-ups and major conglomerates. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: Canada - African Development Bank Climate Fund Approves $36.3 Million in Support to Climate Adaptation On the Continent.
The Canada-African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF), established to support gender-affirmative climate change projects in Africa, has approved $36.3 million to two private… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Africa: Brazil-Africa Forum 2023 - African Development Bank Group Calls for Increased Brazilian Investment in Infrastructure and Logistics
An African Development Bank delegation to the 11th edition of the Brazil-Africa Forum has stressed the need to strengthen collaboration with Brazil through the multi-partner… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Africa: 2023 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings - Multilateral Development Banks Pledge Stronger Financing Capacity for Greater Impact
Heads of multilateral development banks (MDBs) attending this year's IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Morocco have pledged to strengthen their individual and collaborative actions… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama Urges Nordic and Irish Entrepreneurs in to Make Africa Their Business and Investment Destination.
L-R: Prof. Kevin Urama, Chief Economist/Vice President for Economic Governance & Knowledge Management, African Development Bank Group, Ms. Ellen Cathrine Rasmussen, Executive… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank, IOM Collaborate On Joint Report On Diaspora Engagement, Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility
The African Development Bank and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have produced a joint report examining the nexus between humanitarian, peace, development and… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Africa: A New Vision for Africa Policy Dialogue - Enhancing Africa-Asia Cooperation On Green Minerals
What: Policy Dialogue for African and Asian Audiences on Enhancing Cooperation Between Africa and Asia in Developing Green Minerals Value Chains Read more »
September 26, 2023
Africa: Former World Bank President Jim Yong Kim to Deliver 2023 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers' Lecture
WHAT: 2023 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers' Lecture Read more »
September 15, 2023
Africa: Argentinean Foreign Policy Under-Secretary's Visit to African Development Bank Underscores Partnership Opportunities in Agriculture and Pharma
Argentinean Ambassadors Claudio Rozencwaig (7th from right) and Alejandro Herrero (2nd from right) with Afdb Vice presidents Simon Mizrahi (6th from right) and Solomon Quaynor… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Africa: Adesina to Korean Investors - Africa Is the Leading Market Frontier With Huge Untapped Potential
"Africa is not as risky as you hear. It is a continent of opportunities, waiting to be tapped." Read more »
September 13, 2023
Africa: After 'Learn From Africa' Visit, Japan Sophia University Students Call for Stronger Partnerships Between Africa and Japan
Students from Sophia University in Tokyo, visiting the Bank. They are here with the Bank's administrator for Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Austria and Saudi Arabia, Takaaki Nomoto… Read more »
Africa: Korea and Africa Rally Additional Finance and Technology for Universal Energy Access and to Make Africa World's Breadbasket
33 African finance ministers, ambassadors, heads of pan-African institutions and NGOs, CEOs and Korean private sector leaders gathered in Busan for the 7th KOAFEC Ministerial… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group, Korea Sign $28.6 Million in Grant Agreements to Support Africa's Development
African Development Bank, Korea sign agreements for additional funding at 2023 KOAFEC Read more »
September 12, 2023
Africa: Korea and the African Development Bank Strengthen Drive Towards Africa's Food Security
From left to right: Korea National Assembly's Forum for Africa Co-Chair Myoung Su Lee, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, Korea-Africa Foundation President Lyeo… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Welcomes $50 Million in New Commitments From Germany and USA At Africa Climate Summit
The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) welcomes approximately $50 million in new funding contributions from Germany and the United States. The… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group to Co-Host 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (Koafec) Ministerial Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea
African Development Bank Group president Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina will lead a delegation to the 7th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (Koafec) Ministerial Conference
What: The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference Read more »
August 02, 2023
Africa: India Commits $2 Million As New Partner in Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility to Boost Digital Financial Inclusion Across Africa
The Indian government will contribute $2 million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), housed and managed by the African Development Bank, affirming its… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Benin: Benin - African Development Bank Group Extends Ꞓ80 Million Loan for Port of Cotonou Upgrading
Support from the African Development Bank for the Port of Cotonou will enable the construction of a new container terminal called "T5", among other things. (© PROSPER… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2023 - Opportunities Abound for Asian Investors in Africa, Says Experts
"Good time for Asia businesses to invest in Africa ", experts say, as African Development Bank presents the 2023 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook report to Asian… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2023 - Opportunities Abound for Asian Investors in Africa, Experts Say
"Good time for Asia businesses to invest in Africa ", experts say, as African Development Bank presents the 2023 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook report to Asian… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2023 - Opportunities Abound for Asian Investors in Africa, Experts
"Good time for Asia businesses to invest in Africa ", experts say, as African Development Bank presents the 2023 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook report to Asian… Read more »