January 30, 2015
Africa: Policy Reforms and Investment Needed to Curb the Shortfall in Africa's Energy Sector
The conclusion of the World Economic Forum raises concerns - particularly for Africa - as to how important issues discussed at the meeting will be addressed. Sustainable energy for… Read more »
December 12, 2014
Eswatini: AfDB Promotes Renewable Energy Investment in Swaziland
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will issue a grant of US $990,000 to finance three studies under an energy sector support programme in Swaziland. The objective of the programme… Read more »
December 03, 2014
Africa: AfDB Grants €176 Million for the Second Phase of the Largest Solar Power Station in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved one loan of €100 million and another of US $119 million for phase II of the Ouarzazate solar complex… Read more »
November 04, 2014
Africa: To Shape Africa's Future, Impacts of Knowledge and Innovation Will Diverge By Country and By Sector, Depending On Investments Made
Where will Africa want to be in the next decades and what are the key scenarios building? What is going to shape the continent's future for its transformation? These were the… Read more »
October 31, 2014
Comoros: Sefa Grants Comoros U.S.$ 480,000 to Facilitate Private Sector Investments in Renewable Energy Sector
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved on Thursday, 30 October 2014, a US$ 480,000 grant for technical assistance to the Government of the Union of Comoros for a… Read more »
October 22, 2014
Africa: AfDB Eases Investor Risk in Large African Geothermal Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved an USD 12.7 million African Development Fund partial risk guarantee (ADF PRG) for the 105 MW Menengai… Read more »
October 17, 2014
Africa: AfDB Board Approves €15-Million Loan to Finance Governance and Investment Programme in Cape Verde
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday, October 15 in Abidjan approved a €15-million general budget support loan to finance the Public… Read more »
October 08, 2014
Africa: AfDB Approves €10 Million Equity Investment in Moringa Private Equity Fund
On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved a €10-million equity investment in the African compartment of the… Read more »
August 05, 2014
Sudan: AfDB's Resident Representative in Sudan Discusses the Bank's Interventions With Country's Minister of Finance and National Economy
On Monday, August 4, 2014, the Resident Representative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Sudan, Abdul Kamara met the Federal Minister of Finance, Bader Eldin Mahmoud Abbas,… Read more »
August 06, 2014
Africa: US Companies Pledge $14 Billion to Africa
When it comes to growing a business, everyone from entrepreneurs to leaders of the biggest corporations will go wherever the best opportunities lie. Read more »
July 02, 2014
Africa: SEFA and AREF Reach Out to Nordic Investors in Renewable Energy
The promotion of renewable energy in Africa was the focus of a seminar entitled Opportunity Africa: Sustainable Energy Investments held on June 24 and 25 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Read more »
June 30, 2014
Africa: Africa Shares Its Climate Knowledge At Climate Investment Funds Partnership Forum
At the recent Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Partnership Forum, held from 23-24 June in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and representatives of other key… Read more »
June 10, 2014
Benin: AfDB Supports Benin to Mobilise Resources for the 2014-2018 Investment Programme
On June 9, 2014, the President of Benin, Thomas Boni Yayi, paid a working visit to the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Tunis, where he met AfDB President Donald Kaberuka and… Read more »
May 23, 2014
Africa: Gender Dividend - The Economic Benefits of Investing in Women
The debate around gender equality has recently adopted the notion of gender dividend whose focus is to increase the economic opportunities of women. Its proponents believe that… Read more »
May 20, 2014
Africa: Africa Should Focus On Getting Things Done to Mitigate Investment Risks - Kaberuka
The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, has said that for Africa to reduce the perception of risk in infrastructure investment, much focus is needed to get… Read more »
April 15, 2014
East Africa: AfDB's "Egypt-COMESA Trade Enhancement Forum" Brings Together Experts to Boost Regional Integration Through Trade and Investment
More than 70 senior officials representing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) trade bloc, the Egyptian export and business council private sector, leading… Read more »
March 28, 2014
Nigeria: AfDB Board Approves US$ 205 Million Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Nigeria
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank, on 26th March 2014, approved a US$ 205 million Urban Water Sector Reform and Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation… Read more »
March 25, 2014
Kenya: AfDB Convenes Lenders to Secure Kenya's Largest Private Sector Investment
Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (LTWP) marked a significant milestone on Monday, March 24 with the loan signing of €623 million (Ksh 76 billion), making it the largest private… Read more »
March 19, 2014
Africa: SEFA and Partners Launch Competition to Link Entrepreneurs, Clean Energy Projects and Investors
Together with partners, the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) is co-organizing the Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (AFRICEF-3) Business Plan Competition. Read more »
February 26, 2014
Zambia: AfDB Facilitates Private Sector Finance for Climate-Readiness in Niger, Mozambique and Zambia
Over US $30 million in concessional funds has been made available for innovative private sector projects that seek to improve climate change adaptation or readiness in Niger,… Read more »
January 29, 2014
Cote d'Ivoire: Statement At "Invest in Côte d'Ivoire Forum - Ici 2014" By the AfDB President Donald Kaberuka
Event: International Forum on Investments in Côte d'Ivoire Read more »
December 18, 2013
Nigeria: ADF Partial Risk Guarantee Program to Stimulate Private Investment in the Nigerian Power Sector
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved an African Development Fund (ADF) Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG) program of US $184.2 million*, and an… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves U.S. $25 Million Investment in Pan-African Infrastructure Development Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Tunis, approved a US $25-million equity investment in the Second Pan-African Infrastructure… Read more »
November 08, 2013
Africa: Meeting of Ministers of Health and Finance on Domestic Financing for Health
The African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) will convene a high-level political… Read more »
October 29, 2013
Kenya: An Inclusive Business Workshop to Take Place in Nairobi on 29-30 October 2013
A workshop on "Private Investment and Job Creation" will take place in Nairobi, Kenya on 29-30 October 2013. Read more »
