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 »
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 »
