August 11, 2017
Zambia: Zambia Approves Learning Assessments Systems Evaluation Framework Developed By Adea and Nala
Experts from Zambia reviewed and approved the Learning Assessment Systems Evaluation Framework (LASEF) at a meeting convened by the Association for the Development of Education in… Read more »
May 25, 2017
Africa: Gandhi-Style to Gangnam-Style - Farewell, Ahmedabad
The Republic of Korea will host the 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group in the port city of Busan on May 21-25, 2018. Read more »
April 18, 2017
Africa: Famine, Fragility and Infrastructure Development On the Agenda At World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is participating in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, in Washington, DC, from April 18-23, 2017. The… Read more »
November 10, 2016
Africa: International Financial Institutions (Ifis) Working Group Meeting On Information Disclosure and Stakeholder Engagement
The African Development Bank Group is hosting the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) Working Group meeting on Information Disclosure and Stakeholder Engagement to be held… Read more »
September 27, 2016
Nigeria: Adesina Stresses Need for Nigeria to Incentivize its Way Out of Recession
Nigeria must reap the “dividends of devaluation” - AfDB to stand by Nigeria with increased financial support Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB President Begins First Official Visit to Nigeria
Adesina meets Economic Team, commends authorities for bold steps taken, and announces emergency grant for Internally Displaced People Read more »
Nigeria: Adesina Stresses Need for Nigeria to Incentivize its Way Out of Recession
Nigeria must reap the "dividends of devaluation" - AfDB to stand by Nigeria with increased financial support Read more »
September 10, 2016
Africa: $30 Billion to Benefit Farmers, Strengthening Africa's Agriculture
Weiteithye Farmers Group in Mwala, Eastern Kenya, comprises about 100 small-scale farmers struggling with crop production, value addition and marketing of their produce. Read more »
Africa: Policies on Food Processing Necessary to Strengthen Africa's Agriculture
The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, has addressed the challenge of post-harvest losses in Africa, while outlining the importance of policy regulations… Read more »
September 02, 2016
Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Abdoulkader Dileita Mohamed As Executive Secretary - Head of the Administrative Tribunal
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Abdoulkader Dileita Mohamed as the Executive Secretary, Head of the Administrative Tribunal, with effect from… Read more »
August 19, 2016
Africa: African Economic Conference 2016 - "Feeding Africa: Towards Agro-Allied Industrialization for Inclusive Growth"
Jointly organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the African… Read more »
August 04, 2016
Nigeria: African Economic Outlook 2016 Launched in Nigeria
The 2016 African Economic Outlook (AEO) was launched by the Nigeria Country Office of the African Development Bank at an outreach event held at the Ahmadu Bello University in… Read more »
July 27, 2016
Africa: Poverty and Inequality Reduction has Remained Less Responsive to Growth Successes Across the Continent, Says AfDB African Development Report 2015
African economies have grown substantially over the past decade, but poverty and inequality reduction has remained less responsive to growth successes across the continent,… Read more »
July 22, 2016
Africa: Capacity Building Workshop On Negotiating Natural Resources Contracts
Negotiations require preparation and there should be a structured process on how to approach negotiations, emphasized the African Natural Resources Center (ANRC) Director, Sheila… Read more »
July 18, 2016
Rwanda: AfDB and Rwanda Sign a USD 93 Million Financing Agreement to Rehabilitate a Road Project
Claver Gatete , Minister of Finance and Economic planning, and Makonnen Negatu Bank's resident representative in Rwanda, at the signing ceremony of loan agreement of the Regional… Read more »
June 30, 2016
Mozambique: AfDB and UN Commit to Fight Malnutrition in Mozambique
On June 29, 2016 the UN Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Representative in Mozambique, Marcia de Castro, paid a courtesy visit to the African… Read more »
April 07, 2016
Africa: MOU Signed to Strengthen Collaboration Between AfDB and UN Women
The African Development Bank's Senior Management Coordinating Committee (SMCC) recently approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bank and UN Women. Read more »
April 19, 2016
Africa: The World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings - Much Happens in the Margins
Discussing donor concerns, aligning with other multilateral development banks and international organisations, building support for the AfDB's 'High 5' priorities and the current… Read more »
April 15, 2016
Africa: AfDB President Pushes African Agenda At World Bank-IMF Meetings in Washington
"People who enjoy meetings shouldn't be in charge of anything", said US economist Thomas Sowell, but he may not have had the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings in mind. Leaders manage… Read more »
April 12, 2016
Africa: High-Level AfDB Delegation Participates in World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings
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Africa: High-Level AfDB Delegation to Participate in World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings
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March 08, 2016
Sudan: The AfDB and UNDP Discuss Collaboration On Increasing Energy Access in Sudan
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) met in the Bank's Sudan Field Office in Khartoum to explore… Read more »
March 04, 2016
Africa: AfDB, World Bank Host High-Level Panel On Concessions and Contracts in the Natural Resource Sector in Fragile Situations
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank jointly hosted a High-Level Panel session on March 3, 2016. The session was part of the World Bank's Fragility, Conflict and… Read more »
February 22, 2016
Africa: AfDB and World Bank Meet to Discuss Way Forward for Africa Hydromet Program
Faced with drought, flooding, and climate-resilient infrastructure, adequate hydro-meteorological services are necessary to support resilient growth across a range of sectors in… Read more »
December 05, 2015
Africa: World Bank and AfDB Announces $600 Million in Support for Hydrometeorology in Africa
The World Bank in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Meteorological Organization has announced a US $600 million programme to improve… Read more »