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 »
April 26, 2023
Africa: Nigeria - African Development Bank and Africa Fintech Network Sign $525,000 Grant to Strengthen Development of Fintech in Africa
The African Development Bank has signed a $525,000 grant agreement with Africa Fintech Network (AFN) for the setup of the Africa Fintech Hub, an online portal that will serve as a… Read more »
Africa: African Development Fund, Smart Africa Alliance Launch $1.5 Million Project to Enhance Digital Trade and E-Commerce Ecosystems Across Africa
The African Development Fund and Smart Africa Alliance have jointly launched a $1.5 million project to streamline digital trade and e-commerce policies across 10 African countries. Read more »
April 07, 2023
Africa: Kumulus Technology - Creating Water From Thin Air
One morning, while on a trip with friends in the Tunisian desert, Iheb Triki witnessed a rare sight. When he woke up, he noticed that their tents were covered with dew. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Africa: Hear From Women Smallholder Farmers About How Digital Microinsurance, Together With Digital Agronomy Tips Can Help Them Mitigate Against Climatic and Other Risks to Their Crops.
"We are very happy knowing that whenever we face disasters, there is insurance to help us." Read more »
April 04, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Simon Mizrahi Vice President for Technology and Corporate Services
The African Development Bank has appointed Simon Mizrahi, a British national, Vice President for its Technology and Corporate Services Complex, with effect from the 1st of April… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Senegal: Gender in Focus - African Development Bank's Digital Ambassadors Program Training Boosts Senegalese Entrepreneur Business Performance, Service to Community
Senegalese entrepreneur Fatou Diouf is one of 1,000 youth selected from 21,000 applicants for the African Development Bank's Digital Ambassadors program. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Africa: Gender in Focus - How Technology and Education Can Transform the Water Sector and Improve the Lives of Women and Girls
Reflecting on my journey, my educational choices as a woman have been driven by curiosity and a desire to solve problems. Studying civil engineering and environmental technology… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Mouhamed Ba As Director, Corporate Programs in the Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mouhamed Ba, as Director, Corporate Programs in the Vice Presidency for Technology and Corporate Services, effective 1st March… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Africa: Frequently Asked Questions On the Idice Project
What is iDICE? IDICE, or the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises program, aims to support the development of digital and creative industries in Nigeria. IDICE provides… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Africa: Webinar - 'Digitall: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality'
WHAT: Webinar: "DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality" Read more »
March 08, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: International Women's Day 2023 - Digital Expert Honored By Government of Côte d'Ivoire Talks to Bank Vice President Dr. Beth Dunford About Women in Digital Sector
Ivorian Karine Oulaté is a former professional basketball player who in a second career, has become a most valuable player in West Africa's digital scene. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Africa: Scaling Up Youth-Led Adaptation Technology Solutions - 3rd Gobeshona Global Conference
What: Session on Scaling Up Youth-led Adaptation Technology Solutions during the 3rd Gobeshona Global Conference Read more »
March 14, 2023
Nigeria: African Development Bank and Partners Invest $618 Million in Nigeria's Digital and Creative Industries
iDICE initiative will create 6 million jobs and position Nigeria's as Africa's leading hub for young tech and creative entrepreneurs Read more »
March 06, 2023
Senegal: Gender in Focus - Senegalese 'Agripreneur' and African Development Bank Agripitch Competition Winner Says Digital Marketing Key to Luxury Tea Startup Success
Senegalese businesswoman Adja Sembene Fall said she had no choice but to launch her start-up business online because her new Contanna fair-trade tea company only had $200 to its… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Kenya: Kenya - The African Development Bank's Coding for Employment Program Opens Second Center of Excellence to Boost Youth Digital Skills
The African Development Bank has opened a second Information and Communications Technology Centre of Excellence at the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi.… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Africa: Dakar 2 Summit - Partnership to Deliver Technologies to Farmers to Feed Africa - Says Adesina
L-R: Panel Moderator Daouda Sembene; Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group; Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, Director General of the Arab Bank for Economic… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Africa: Dakar 2 Summit - Optimism Abounds As African Leaders Share Experiences of Agricultural Transformation.
President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishumiye welcomed to the Dakar 2 summit by Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank. He is one of 34 leaders to… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Whistles and Whips - Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Program Results in Sounds of Success in Ethiopia's Lowlands
(Korofto, Adama District, Ethiopia) If the shrill sounds of policemen's whistles echoing across Ethiopia's Awash River Valley do not seem out of place, the crack of whips in the… Read more »
January 06, 2023
Sudan: New Data Collection Tool Launched in Sudan
A group photo of Stakeholders of Bank-financed projects at the RASME training Read more »
December 22, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Unveils the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation At the 2nd International Conference On Public Health in Africa
The African Development Bank Group has formally introduced its new initiative that will join hands with the African Union to boost Africa's capacity to produce drugs, vaccines,… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal - African Development Bank Provides an Additional €5.01 Million for the Diamniadio Digital Technology Park
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on 8 December 2022 approved additional financing of €5.01 million for the future Digital Technology Park in… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation - Enhancing Technology Access and Transfer for Domestic Manufacturing in Africa
What: Read more »
Africa: Enhancing Technology Access and Transfer for Domestic Manufacturing in Africa
What: Forum to introduce newly launched African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Read more »
November 18, 2022
Africa: Africa Development Bank and African Union Commission Sign $9.73 Million Grant Agreement to Drive Digital Market Development in Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank have signed a grant agreement to implement Phase 1 of the Upstream Project for Digital Market Development in… Read more »