April 03, 2020
Africa: The Pandemic Is No Time for Fiscal Distancing
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April 04, 2020
Africa: The pandemic is no time for fiscal distancing
These are very difficult days, as the world faces one of its worst challenges ever: the novel coronavirus pandemic. And it seems almost no nation is spared. As infection rates… Read more »
April 01, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $2 Million Emergency Assistance for Who-Led Measures to Curb Covid-19 in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Tuesday approved $2 million in emergency assistance for the World Health Organization (WHO) to reinforce its capacity to… Read more »
March 27, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Record Breaking $3 Billion "Fight Covid-19" Social Bond
Landmark transaction, largest Social bond transaction to date in capital markets Read more »
March 23, 2020
Africa: Coronavirus and Climate Change - Observing World Water Day
A message from Dr. Jennifer Blanke Vice-President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development African Development Bank Read more »
March 18, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Announces Bold Measures to Curb Coronavirus
The African Development Bank on Wednesday announced health and safety measures to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in countries where it has a presence, including its… Read more »
March 10, 2020
Africa: Mother-Child Hospital Shows Success of Public-Private Partnership
A cutting-edge hospital in the Abidjan suburb of Bingerville is reducing maternal mortality rates in the world's largest cocoa producer, proving the promise of public-private… Read more »
March 04, 2020
Ghana: "You Have Been in the Trenches With Us,"Ghana Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia Tells African Development Bank
The African Development Bank's support for the west African nation Ghana has boosted its government's efforts to consolidate the economy, the country's Vice President, Mahamudu… Read more »
February 12, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $1 Million Grant for Uganda to Stem Ebola Transmission
The African Development Bank has released a $1 million grant to Uganda to help the East African country tackle an outbreak of the Ebola virus. Read more »
February 09, 2020
Africa: AU Summit - African Leaders Call for Action to End Malnutrition By 2025
African countries have made progress toward eradicating malnutrition and stunting but need to do more to hit United Nations malnutrition targets by 2025. This was the main message… Read more »
October 18, 2019
Angola: African Development Bank Approves $1 Million Grant to Children's Food and Nutrition Security Programs
The African Development Bank has approved a grant of $1 million to boost a children's food and nutrition security program in Bié province in Angola. Read more »
September 25, 2019
Africa: UN General Assembly 2019 - Scaling Up Nutrition Lead Group Meets to Chart Way Forward
"Energy, passion and a lot of young people who care about nutrition" will underpin the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement's newest phase, alongside stronger private sector… Read more »
September 09, 2019
Zambia: African Development Bank, UN Nutrition Network Will Lead Nutrition Commitments
The African Development Bank country office in Zambia and the UN Nutrition Network have agreed to lead multi-agency commitments aimed at effective implementation of the country's… Read more »
August 30, 2019
Africa: Ticad7 - Invest in Africa's Food Markets to Win the War On Hunger and Boost Nutrition - African Development Bank
"There is a business case for governments to invest in grey matter - Jennifer Blanke Read more »
July 30, 2019
Africa: World Hepatitis Day - Who Urges Bolder Commitment, Resources for 2030 Elimination Target
Marking this year's annual World Hepatitis Day on 28 July, the World Health Organization has called for increased financing for hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment, and care… Read more »
July 08, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Adesina Invites Madagascar President Rajoelina to Become a Nutrition Champion
On a recent trip to the island nation of Madagascar, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina invited Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina to become a Nutrition Champion… Read more »
June 27, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Sensitizes Regional Staff On Nutrition
The African Development Bank hosted a sensitization session on "Banking on Nutrition" for staff from the West and Central Africa offices at its headquarters in Abidjan, Cote… Read more »
June 24, 2019
Central Africa: African Development Bank to Host Regional Nutrition Sensitization Event for West and Central Africa
On 24 June 2019, the African Development Bank, in collaboration with partners, will host a regional nutrition sensitization event for West and Central Africa. The event will unpack… Read more »
May 20, 2019
Burkina Faso: President Kaboré Receives Mission Roadmap From the African Leaders for Nutrition
The president of the Republic of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, is now officially a champion of the "African Leaders for Nutrition" (ALN) initiative, after being… Read more »
May 15, 2019
Burkina Faso: African Development Bank Welcomes New Nutrition Champion, President Kaboré
The African Development Bank will this week welcome a new African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) champion. Read more »
April 08, 2019
Africa: World Health Day 2019 - African Development Bank Joins the Global Call for Universal Health Coverage for All
On the occasion of World Health Day 2019, the African Development Bank Group is renewing its call for firmer commitment to pledges made by countries for universal health coverage… Read more »
March 26, 2019
Lesotho: King of Lesotho, African Development Bank President, Hold Bilateral Meeting On Increased Nutrition Investment, Projects Collaboration
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina and His Majesty Letsie III, the King of Lesotho, met at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on Tuesday, where they… Read more »
February 18, 2019
West Africa: African Development Bank Committed to Fighting Malnutrition and Poverty in the Sahel
Increasing numbers of women can be seen around the goat and sheep pens of Saria, in the province of Boulkiemdé, in Centre-West Burkina Faso. But not for the typical scenario… Read more »
February 20, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and Partners Unite in Major Push Against Malnutrition - 'The Silent Killer'
Did you know that every $1 invested in nutrition generates as much as $138 in better health and increased productivity? Read more »
February 11, 2019
Africa: African Union and African Development Bank to Co-Host Launch of "African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) Accountability Scorecard
The African Union, His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho, the African Development Bank, the Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition, the Bill and… Read more »