June 16
Cote d'Ivoire: 'To Keep Farming, We Have to Adapt' - in South-Western Côte d'Ivoire, Cocoa Farmers Are Building Their Resilience Through Climate-Smart Innovation
In the cocoa-growing region of Soubré, in south-western Côte d'Ivoire, plantations stretch as far as the eye can see. Behind this landscape, however, lay a growing… Read more »
March 06
Tunisia: Tunisia - Land'or - the Ingredients of Sustained Growth, Driven By Innovation and Human Capital
When Hatem Denguezli reflects on Land'Or's beginnings, he speaks neither of luck nor of chance, but of a carefully considered strategic vision. In the early 1990s, then a young… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Group Invests in Women Scientists to Power Africa's Next Wave of Innovation
In Nigeria's capital, Abuja, the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) is contributing to a continent-wide effort to strengthen advanced Science, Technology,… Read more »
February 11
Tanzania: From Village Inspiration to Green Innovation - How a Researcher's Eco-Friendly Tannin Breakthrough Is Transforming Tanzania's Leather Industry
A medical doctor once rented a room in Cecilia China's village home in western Tanzania. To the young student, the doctor's purposeful routine offered a glimpse of a different… Read more »
February 02
Africa: African Development Bank to Host Panel On 'Using Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things to Propel Innovation for Africa.'
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January 29
Africa: Mozambique - African Development Bank-Financed Drone Technology Responds to Devastating Floods
Search and rescue and disaster assessment operations have kicked off in Mozambique, using advanced drone technology financed and supported by the African Development Bank Group… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Invests $33.64 Million in Skills and Innovation for Better Healthcare in Rwanda
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved new financing of $29.85 million for Rwanda's Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Engineering and e-Health… Read more »
November 14, 2025
Africa: Japan and African Development Bank Roll Out Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The African Development Bank on Friday announced the roll-out of a new initiative, the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform, dedicated to the promotion of knowledge transfer between Africa… Read more »
October 30, 2025
Africa: Africa Inclusive Finance Week 2025 Emphasised Innovation and Diverse Approaches to Addressing the Access to Finance Gap in Africa
More than 1 in 4 people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to financial services, which limits their ability to overcome persistent and new crises, notably conflict, climate… Read more »
October 28, 2025
Africa: Africa's Circular Economy Gains Momentum As Innovation Meets Opportunity
On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, 30-year-old Behailu Seboka, founder of Askema Engineering, manufactures brake pads from discarded slaughterhouse materials. What began as a… Read more »
October 22, 2025
Djibouti: African Development Bank Mission to Djibouti Deepens Ties, Focuses On Regional Integration and Innovative Financing
A week-long consultation mission led by the African Development Bank Group Executive Director Khaled Sherif has reaffirmed the Bank's strong partnership with Djibouti, highlighting… Read more »
May 23, 2025
Africa: Digitalisation of Healthcare in Africa - Blink Pharma Mobilises Capital for Innovation
In a continent where optimizing resources is crucial for development, the digital transformation of strategic sectors is a priority. The Annual Meetings of the African Development… Read more »
April 16, 2025
Africa: Annual Meetings 2025 / The Taat Programme - The Bold Wager On Agricultural Innovation to Feed Africa and Tackle Climate Change
Launched in 2018, TAAT aims to reinforce one of the Bank's strategic "High 5" priorities: "Feed Africa." Seven years after its inception, the programme has demonstrated the power… Read more »
February 26, 2025
Africa: 13th Global Community of Practice (G-Cop) - Unlocking Africa's Potential / Driving Innovation and Harnessing Domestic Debt Markets for Sustainable Development
Do you wish to be part of a transformative conversation shaping Africa's future? Read more »
December 18, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Invests $10 Million to Supercharge Climate Tech Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa
The African Development Bank has announced a $10 million investment from its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) into the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (ACV… Read more »
December 13, 2024
Africa: African Youth Tech Venture Entrepreneurs Embark On Groundbreaking Korean Innovation Tour
Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organizations have embarked on a two-week study tour of the Republic of Korea, seeking… Read more »
November 07, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Wins Prestigious Award for Its Innovative Adaptation Benefits Mechanism
The African Development Bank has been awarded the Special Jury Grand Prix at the inaugural Finance Your Cities (FYC) Innovation Awards for its groundbreaking Adaptation Benefits… Read more »
September 16, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Group Calls for Increased Investment and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture
The African Development Bank has urged greater financing of sustainable agricultural policies, practices and innovation. Bank officials made the call at three events hosted by the… Read more »
September 10, 2024
Africa: 60 Years of the African Development Bank - Private Sector Representatives Applaud Institution's Backing and Urge Further Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Among Women and Young People
The African Development Bank must expand its support for female entrepreneurs, as well as young innovators and business creators, to reduce poverty and tackle the lack of jobs in… Read more »
July 11, 2024
Africa: Esther Kimani, 2022 Youth Adapt Winner, Awarded 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
Esther Kimani was a 2022 YouthADAPT winner in 2022, and on June 13, in Nairobi, Kenya, received the prestigious 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation from the Royal Academy… Read more »
June 04, 2024
Africa: 2024 Annual Meetings - The Africa Circular Economy Facility Seeks to Boost African Economies Through Green Growth Innovation
"With over 62% of African countries relying on natural resources for their GDP, the circular economy is crucial for the continent's growth. Strategic investments and innovative… Read more »
May 31, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Group Annual Report 2023 - Effective Delivery, Operations and Innovation Build Resilience and Recovery for Its African Members Post Covid-19
The African Development Bank Group has released its Annual Report for 2023, painting a picture of improved financial performance and robust support to its member countries across… Read more »
April 30, 2024
Nigeria: African Development Bank, Government of Nigeria, IFC and Unitaid to Hold 2024 Industry Engagement 'Access to Health Innovation' Forum in Lagos
What: An Industry Engagement Forum on unlocking healthcare value chains and driving investment through partnerships: Accelerating equitable access to quality-assured sustainable… Read more »
February 22, 2024
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 »
January 24, 2024
Africa: Investing in Innovative Research to Enhance Financial Inclusion and Increase Economic Empowerment
Like many women across Africa, Judith Laokwali, who lives in northern Nigeria's Kano State, runs her own small tailoring business for customers in her community. However, the… Read more »
