September 16
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
January 17
Africa: The African Development Bank Plans to Invest Usd 10.5 Million in the Capital of Seedstars Africa Ventures to Boost Investment in Innovative Businesses
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) agreed on Wednesday that the Bank should take a stake of USD 10.50 million in the capital of Seedstars Africa Ventures… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: Tenacity and Innovation of Africa's Youth Key to Securing a Green and Sustainable Future - President Ruto
President William Ruto, pictured here with youth delegates in Nairobi, urged young Africans to focus on bringing solutions to climate change. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: Italy Contributes Eur 5.5 Million to African Development Bank Group's Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund, to Foster Job Opportunities, Economic Growth
Carolyne Mwangi, CEO of Kimplanter Seedlings and Nurseries in Kenya, received a $100,000 grant and business growth training though the YouthADAPT Challenge, a program co-financed… 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 31, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Driving Innovation to Scale Up Climate Adaptation
(From left) AfDB VP Kevin Kariuki, GCA Acting Africa Regional Director Charles Nhemachena, AfDB Director Anthony Nyong and AfDB Manager Gareth Phillips during a session on the… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program Showcases African Youths Driving Climate Innovation
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration program (AAAP) - a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation - recently showcased its initiative to… 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 »
November 22, 2022
Africa: AfDB's Support to Climate-Focused Esos Through the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab
According to the International Labour Office (ILO), "green jobs" are created by the shift of economies, enterprises, workplaces and labour markets toward a sustainable, low-carbon… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Africa: AAAP Webinar - Innovation Essential for Climate-Smart Future, but It's Not Enough
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, is dubbed 'African COP' as the impact of climate change on African countries will be a key theme of discussions.… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Healthcare
Drug stock-outs and shortage of medical equipment in health facilities in Rwanda are becoming a thing of the past, thanks to an innovation that is addressing procurement… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Ticad 8 - Spotlight On African Innovation Talent
Within the framework of the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), the African Development Bank's North Africa Office supported some African… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Africa: Ticad 8 - African Development Bank to Complement Japan Africa Dream Scholarship With African Education Science, Technology and Innovation Fund - Dr. Adesina
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has commended the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant, established by the Bank and the government of Japan,… Read more »
Africa: Ticad8 - African Development Bank to Complement Japan Africa Dream Scholarship With African Science, Technology and Innovation Fund - Dr. Adesina
African Development Bank head Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has commended the Japan Policy and Human Resources Development Grant, established by the Bank and the government of Japan,… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank's "Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation" initiative wins National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award
America’s largest organization of journalists and media professionals of color has named the African Development Bank a “Salute to Excellence” award winner for… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Tunisia: Tunisia's New Industrialization and Innovation Strategy Supported By the African Development Bank
Tunisia's Head of Government, Najla Bouden Ramadan launched a new strategy for industrialization and innovation on 6 July in Tunis to help create 840,000 industrial jobs and… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: Africa Information Highway Live Exchange - Innovation in Official Statistics
What: Panel discussion: Innovation in official statistics - hype or here to stay? Read more »
May 30, 2022
Africa: Winners of the 2021 Youthadapt Challenge Acquire Skills to Accelerate Climate Adaptation Innovation and Create Green Jobs
Winners of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program's 2021 YouthADAPT Challenge have received training to equip them to produce and scale climate-related innovation and create… Read more »