April 05
Central African Republic: Young People in the Central African Republic Can Now Enter the Digital Professions Thanks to Fibre-Optic Capacities Installed With AfDB and EU Support
The two-storey building in downtown Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), has a futuristic air. First impressions don't deceive: inside, a fully equipped… Read more »
April 02
Africa: Datapathology - Combining Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology to Combat Cervical Cancer
The sun rises over El Jadida, a fortified city in south-western Morocco, bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. Pathologist Hicham El Attar is already at work. As a co-founder of… Read more »
April 01
Africa: Investing in the Next Generation - How Nigerian University of Technology and Management and African Development Bank Are Pioneering Youth Skilling in Africa
President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the leadership of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) say equipping Africa's youth… Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and Pharmaceutical Institute Partner to Strengthen Nigeria's Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity
The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) and Nigeria's National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) will work together to revolutionize the… Read more »
March 19
Nigeria: African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and Nigeria's National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development Partner to Address Country's Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Gap
WHAT: High-Level Meeting on addressing technology gaps in Nigeria's pharmaceutical and vaccine sector Read more »
March 05
Africa: African Development Bank Group 2024 Annual Meetings - Free Uplink Satellite Signal
What: Expression of interest: Free uplink satellite signal for opening and closing ceremonies of African Development Bank Group's 2024 Annual Meetings Read more »
March 04
Rwanda: Rwanda -The African Development Fund Commits $12 Million to the Rapid Operationalization of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (Aptf)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved, in Abidjan on 27 February 2024, $11.96 million Grant to speed up the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Catalyzing Digital Innovation - African Development Bank Commits $80 Million to Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project in Nigeria
In the heart of Nigeria's Ekiti State, a groundbreaking initiative is taking shape - the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), a bold step to transform the region into a hub for digital… Read more »
February 21
Central Africa: Digital Climate Advisory Services Training to Support Climate Resilience for Smallholder Agriculture in Central Africa
What: Digital Climate Advisory Services Training to Support Climate Resilience for Smallholder Agriculture in Central Africa Read more »
January 19
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Oluwatomisin Adeola Fashina As Senior Director, Information Technology and Chief Information Technology Officer
The African Development Bank has appointed Dr. Oluwatomisin Adeola Fashina as Senior Director, Information Technology and Chief Information Technology Officer, effective 16th… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Africa: Africa Gets Shot in the Arm As African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Gets Underway
Africa's efforts to build a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent advanced significantly today as the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation… 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 »
October 13, 2023
Africa: Africa's 'Optimist-in-Chief' On the Continent's Renaissance - 'Don't Just Believe Me, Believe the Data'
In an interview with the Guardian, Akinwumi Adesina, head of the African Development Bank, says the outlook is good for a continent with the workers of the future and the best… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank and Google Collaborate On Digital Transformation in Africa
African Development Bank, Google sign ccoperation agreement to advance digital transformation in Africa (l-r) AfDB Vice President Solomon Quaynor, President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (Keiti) Sign Agreement to Deploy Environmental and Climate-Resilient Technologies in Africa
AfDB VP Kevin Kariuki (left) and Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute VP Lee Woo-Weon signed a joint technical assistance agreement in Korea. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar - African Development Bank Launches Digital Platform to Drive Business Linkages.
Representatives of the Malagasy private sector during the presentation of the digital platform that will help them build business relationships. Read more »
September 13, 2023
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 »
Africa: Adja Sembene Fall, Senegalese 'Agripreneur' and African Development Bank Agripitch Competition Winner Says Digital Marketing Key to Luxury Tea Startup Success
AgriPitch Competition winner Adja Sembene Fall, earned $25,000 in seed money for her Contanna Tea Company. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Guinea: Guinea - Transitional Government and African Development Bank Group Sign $28 Million Loan Agreement for Agropastoral Development, Digitization and Market Access
The African Development Bank Group signed an agreement with the transitional government in Guinea for a $28 million loan to support agropastoral development, digitization and… 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 26, 2023
Cape Verde: Cabo Verde - €14 Million Loan From African Development Bank Will Strengthen Role As Regional Tech Hub
Cabo Verde's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Olavo Avelino Garcia Correia and African Development Bank project lead Uyoyo Edosio at the signing of a loan agreement for… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Africa: Africa Has Technology and Innovation to Achieve Zero Hunger- - African Development Bank Head Adesina At Africa Agribusiness and Science Week
Africa has the necessary partnerships and technologies to eradicate hunger, said African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Africa: Collaboration for Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency - African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Receives Strong Endorsement From Eminent Panel At African Development Bank Annual Meetings
The newly established African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) will be instrumental in propelling Africa towards the attainment of the United Nations' Sustainable… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2023 - The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation
Who: The Government of Egypt; the Government of Germany; European Investment Bank Global; African Development Bank; African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases Read more »
May 03, 2023
Africa: Digital Technologies Key to Inclusive Growth in Africa - African Union Commissioner
Digital technologies could offer Africa a great chance to unlock new pathways for rapid, inclusive economic growth and job creation, according to Ambassador Albert Muchanga, the… Read more »