Africa: G20 Panel Recommends Sokoni Technology Platform (AfDB)

G20 leaders today welcomed the recommendations of the High-Level Panel for Infrastructure Development, endorsing the development of the Sokoni Africa Infrastructure Marketplace. Read more »

Africa: G20 Panel Recommends Sokoni Technology Platform for Infrastructure (AfDB)

G20 leaders today welcomed the recommendations of the High-Level Panel for Infrastructure Development, endorsing the development of the Sokoni Africa Infrastructure Marketplace. Read more »

Africa: Overcoming Barriers to Private Sector Investment in Clean Technology (AfDB)

Smart renewable energy policy could be used to overcome barriers to private sector investment in clean energy in order to secure additional sources of financing. Read more »

Africa: U.S.$ 22.5m African Development Fund Loan for Bamako (AfDB)

Upscaling ICT & Entrepreneurship Skills in Mali and West Africa Read more »

Africa: AfDB Organizes the First Regional Forum On Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) joins forces with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), the African Union Commission (AUC), UN Economic Commission… Read more »

Africa: Clean Energy Development - Opportunity for Local Spinoffs in Africa (AfDB)

How to increase local content and create additional jobs in clean energy projects in Africa Read more »

Africa: AfDB Pledges Support for Science and Technology Education

Africa has enjoyed healthy growth over recent year, but to help maintain this growth, it needs to harness Science and Technology Innovations (STI). That means training people for… Read more »

Africa: AfDB-World Bank Study - The African Financial Sector Needs More Competition

To grow and improve its productivity, the African financial system needs more competition, say experts at the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank. Read more »

Africa: AfDB's Human Resources Management Department Deploys Social Network Media for Its Recruitment Outreach

The AfDB has embarked on reforms of the Corporate Services, particularly in support of the implementation of the Bank Medium term Strategy (MTS). The Human Resources Management… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves Usd 12 Million for Seychelles Submarine Cable Project

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, a USD 12 million senior private sector loan to finance Seychelles East African System "SEAS". Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves Regional Integration Strategy for Southern Africa

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB)  today approved the 2011-2012 Regional Integration Strategy Paper for Southern Africa. Regional integration is… Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwe's Infrastructure Flagship Report Launched

In January 2010, the African Development Bank (AfDB) accepted the Government of Zimbabwe's request that it deepen and broaden its analytical knowledge base in Zimbabwe. That… Read more »

Africa: South Africa is a Hub for Growth And Regional Integration in Africa

South Africa is a hub for growth and regional integration in Southern Africa. It accounts for 71.5% of regional GDP and is a key player in NEPAD and SADC. About 70% of… Read more »

East Africa: AfDB And Comesa Sign Airspace Integration Project Grant Agreement

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) signed in Lusaka on Thursday, 24 February 2011, a protocol agreement for a USD… Read more »

Africa: 2010 - AfDB Confirms Priority Support to Infrastructure Sector

In 2010, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group operations approvals by sector continued to reflect the institution's 2008-2012 Medium-Term strategy, which set infrastructure… Read more »

Africa: The AfDB and HEC Paris Partner to Train Young Entrepreneurs in Togo

In close collaboration with Togolese authorities, a pilot program was launched in Lome Tuesday, December 14, 2010, to train 75 young business leaders in leadership and… Read more »

Africa: Second Regional Meeting On Aid Effectiveness - Participants Reactions

Anne Githuku-Shogwe, Founder and CEA, Afroes, Transforming Africa through digital media Read more »

Africa: AfDB Mulls African Women Innovation Award

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is considering launching a global competition aimed at identifying women's projects and women-owned small businesses which have proved to be… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Private Sector Approves Usd 15 Million Equity Investment in Catalyst Fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday 20 October 2010 in Tunis, a U.S.$15-million equity investment in Catalyst Fund, a 10-year… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Leverages Infrastructure for Internet Access

Tunis - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD 50-million loan to finance the design, construction, launch and operation of a scalable… Read more »

Africa: Making Finance Work for Africa Launches French Language Website

The Making Finance Work for Africa Partnership launched today the French version of its website, www.mfw4a.org/fr Read more »

Africa: Main One Cable Completes Fibre Cable Lay From Portugal Through to Ghana And Nigeria

The celebration of the final splice of the Main One submarine cable, a project financed in part by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through its private sector window, was held… Read more »

Africa: Making Finance Work for Africa Launches www.mfw4a.org

The Making Finance Work for Africa Partnership launched today www.mfw4a.org, a website that, for the first time, centralizes knowledge, news, and opinions on African financial… Read more »

Africa: President Kaberuka's Visit to China's 'Silicon Valley' in Shenzhen

On 6 February 2010, President Kaberuka concluded a three-day official mission to the People's Republic of China. The President visited the southern city of Shenzhen, home to two… Read more »

Africa: AfDB and Microsoft Strengthen Partnership to Increase ICT Access in Africa

Location: Tunisia, Tunis Read more »