December 15, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: The Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, a Masterpiece in the Heart of Abidjan
An architectural gem, Abidjan's Henri Konan Bédié (HKB) Bridge is worthy of the most modern of megacities. Officially opened on December 16, 2014, it is an embodiment… Read more »
December 16, 2014
Africa: AfDB Approves Us $70 Million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, during its ordinary sitting on Monday, December 15, 2014 in Abidjan, approved a proposed ADF loan of US $39 million to… Read more »
December 15, 2014
Africa: Integrity in AfDB Projects - Afdb Debars and Fines China First Highway Engineering Co. Ltd.
The AfDB imposes a three year debarment on China First Highway Engineering Co. Ltd. following admission of fraudulent and collusive practices in an AfDB-financed project. In… Read more »
December 04, 2014
Congo-Kinshasa: AfDB Mobilizes Us $60-Million Loan to Boost Cement Production in the DRC
Nyumba Ya Akiba Cement project in the Democratic Republic of Congo marked a significant milestone on November 27 with the loan signing of US $135 million, making it a strong step… Read more »
November 28, 2014
West Africa: The West Africa Monitor Quarterly, Issue 4 Unleashing the agro-industry potential of the region
The African Development Bank has released the latest edition of The West Africa Monitor Quarterly. Read more »
November 20, 2014
Africa: Africa and Its Partners Must Focus On Integration and Build Robust Institutions and Infrastructure for Public-Private Partnerships to Succeed, Says Kaberuka
On November 20, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) said, "Since Africa is the region with the second highest growth rate in the world, the deficit in terms of… Read more »
November 11, 2014
Kenya: 2014 Presidential Awards for Excellence - Trophy Goes to Kenya Highway Project
"These trophies, which reflect our culture of excellence, are for those who have gone beyond the call of duty and have done excellent work in exceptional conditions", African… Read more »
November 10, 2014
Mali: Road Infrastructure Driving Inclusive Growth in Mali
The Kankan-Kourémalé-Bamako transnational intercity highway is the single point of entry and exit between Conakry and Bamako. And since the work financed by African… Read more »
November 03, 2014
Africa: Global Development Banks and the Private Sector Come Together to Support a Practical Solution for Reducing the Infrastructure Gap
Global infrastructure needs to 2030 are estimated to be $57 trillion[1]. For both public sector and private sector investors in the developing markets there has been a lack of… Read more »
Africa: Women's Skills Are Needed for Africa's Industrial Boom, Says AfDB Research Economist
Women must be empowered with entrepreneurial and ICT skills in order to contribute significantly to the industrial growth of Africa. This was the message put forward Saturday at… Read more »
October 22, 2014
Congo-Kinshasa: AfDB Approves U.S. $82.7-Million Grant to Improve Batshamba-Tshikapa Road in the DRC
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday, October 22 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, approved a grant of US $82.7 million (UA 55.56 million*) for the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: AfDB Approves U.S. $82.7- Million Grant to Improve Batshamba-Tshikapa Road in the DRC
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday, October 22 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, approved a grant of US $82.7 million (UA 55.56 million*) for the… Read more »
October 16, 2014
Africa: Support of the Rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam - The Zambezi River Authority Finalize Preparations With Donors
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), an organization established to manage the Zambezi River Basin on behalf of the Governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe, recently hosted… Read more »
October 13, 2014
Africa: Africa's Transformation Depends On How Well We Mobilize Inputs and Promote Infrastructure Through Africa50
The Ninth African Development Forum (ADF) opened on October 13 in Marrakech with the call by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) for stronger emphasis on infrastructure and… Read more »
September 26, 2014
Africa: Japan Committed to Work Closely With AfDB, Africa50 and Recs to Develop Regional Infrastructure in Africa
New York, September 25, 2014 - On the margins of the Climate Summit in New York, the Japanese government convened the second roundtable with African Regional Economic Communities… Read more »
Burundi: AfDB Board Approves Us $29.49 Million for Burundi Road Project
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, September 24, 2014 - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 approved a US $29.49-million… Read more »
September 09, 2014
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $256 Million Investments in Infrastructure, Water, Sanitation and Health
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) held its first regular meeting since the Bank returned to its statutory headquarters in Abidjan on Monday,… Read more »
July 30, 2014
Africa: President Kaberuka Calls for Urgent Action On the Kazungula Bridge Project
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka expressed concern over the huge economic cost to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region caused by delays in… Read more »
July 16, 2014
Africa: Kaberuka Addresses Africa's Infrastructure Gap At the OECD in Paris
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka made a strong case for the importance of tackling private investment impediments in the African infrastructure agenda during the… Read more »
June 25, 2014
Mauritius: AfDB Approves US$ 117 Million Loan for Mauritius Power Plant
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on 25 June, 2014 a US$ 116.7 million loan to the Mauritius Central Electricity Board (CEB), the state owned… Read more »
June 23, 2014
Burundi: AfDB Finances Construction of Two Hydropower Plants in Burundi
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved on 23 June 2014 in Tunis a US$22 million grant from its Fragile States Facility for the Jiji and… Read more »
June 16, 2014
Africa: Dakar Financing Summit for Infrastructure Recommends That Africa Relies On Itself
President Donald Kaberuka of the African Development Bank (AfDB) participated on 15 June 2014 in Dakar, Senegal, in a summit on financing infrastructure in Africa. Entitled… Read more »
June 14, 2014
Africa: AfDB and the African Union Support African Infrastructure During Dakar Financing Summit
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will play a key role in a summit on financing infrastructure in Africa, to be held in Dakar, Senegal, on June 14 and 15, 2014. Entitled… Read more »
June 12, 2014
Africa: ICA Secretariat to Host Meeting to Establish Project Preparation Facilities Network
The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa Secretariat, which is hosted by the African Development Bank, will hold an inaugural meeting on June 17 and 18 in Tunis to establish a… Read more »
May 30, 2014
Eswatini: AfDB Approves Loan to Improve Quality of Manzini-Mbadlane Highway
The Board of Executive Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a project for Swaziland for the amount of UA 30 million (approximately 47 million… Read more »