May 27, 2014
Africa: Nepad Calls for Partnership With AfDB to Drive Implementation of Regional Programmes
The New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) seeks to fast-track implementation of continental programmes intended to drive Africa's transformation. Read more »
April 08, 2014
Africa: NEPAD Commends AfDB for Capacity Building Project to Accelerate the Delivery of PIDA
Following the signing of the Capacity Building Project between the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) during the meetings of the African Heads… Read more »
October 29, 2013
Africa: AEC 2013 - Interview With Janvier Litse, Director, Nepad Regional Integration and Trade, AfDB
Janvier Litse is a veteran of the African Development Bank, having climbed through the ranks and having served in various senior management operational positions, including Acting… Read more »
March 06, 2013
Africa: AfDB to Host 2nd Governing Council Meeting of Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism
The African Development Bank Group will, on March 6, 2013 in Tunis, host the 2nd governing council meeting of the Africa fertilizer financing mechanism (AFFM). Read more »
August 13, 2012
Africa: AWF and NEPAD to Boost Economic Development in the Songwe River Basin
The African Water Facility (AWF), in collaboration with New Partnership for Africa's Development - Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF), hosted a meeting… Read more »
July 26, 2012
Africa: AfDB Stands Ready to Support African Countries in Establishing Continental Free Trade
The African Development Bank (AfDB) stands ready to assist African countries in implementing the physical infrastructure needed for the establishment of the Continental Free Trade… Read more »
June 11, 2012
East Africa: NEPAD-IPP Facility and Indian Trust Fund Join Forces
The railways sector development project in the East African Community (EAC) region was at the center of discussions during the Bank's 2012 Annual Meetings in Arusha, Tanzania. Read more »
October 31, 2011
Africa: Africa Nears Agreement On Continental Infrastructure Plan in Morocco (AfDB)
African states came closer to finalizing a continental programme for the development of vital infrastructure as talks ended in Morocco at the weekend. Read more »
May 13, 2011
Africa: Tunis Consensus - Africa's Common Vision for Its Development Agenda
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency and the African Union Commission (AUC) are pleased to release the Tunis Consensus: Targeting… Read more »
March 07, 2011
Africa: South Africa is a Hub for Growth And Regional Integration in Africa
South Africa is a hub for growth and regional integration in Southern Africa. It accounts for 71.5% of regional GDP and is a key player in NEPAD and SADC. About 70% of… Read more »
February 01, 2011
Africa: AU Summit Identifies Key Priority Infrastructure Projects
Heads of State of the African Union Assembly, who met from 30-31 January 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, endorsed key priority projects identified by the NEPAD High-Level… Read more »
December 23, 2010
Africa: AfDB Invests Euro 70 Million in Senegal's New Airport Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Friday 17 December 2010 in Tunis, a €70-million senior loan to finance construction of the Blaise… Read more »
December 20, 2010
Africa: AfDB, IMF Regional Workshop On Cross-Border Banking in Nairobi, Kenya
The African Development Bank (AfDB) organized, through its NEPAD, Regional Integration and Trade Department, in collaboration with the Monetary and Capital Markets Department of… Read more »
November 05, 2010
Africa: Infrastructure And Regional Integration to "Regenerate" African Energy Sector
Infrastructure and regional integration are the main pillars on which Africa's quality energy programmes will be based, according to experts attending the All Africa Energy Week… Read more »
November 04, 2010
Africa: Accountability is Key to Successful Development Programmes
Mutual accountability and general participation are essential for successful development programmes, delegates at the second Regional Meeting on Aid Effectiveness said on Thursday,… Read more »
Africa: Africa Should Reduce Aid-Dependency And Explore Alternative Sources of Development Finance - AfDB President Kaberuka
Africa must reduce aid-dependency and foster new alternative sources of development finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, has said. Read more »
November 06, 2010
Africa: Aid Effectiveness Conference - Africa's Future Lies in Self-Reliance
Distinguished delegates drawn from African governments, international organizations, parliaments and civil society agreed on Friday, 5 November 2010 in Tunis that the time had come… Read more »
November 04, 2010
Africa: Africa Should Reduce Aid Dependency - AfDB President
Africa must reduce aid-dependency and foster new alternative sources of development finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, has said. Read more »
November 01, 2010
Africa: Second Regional Meeting On Aid Effectiveness to Promote New Vision for Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will host the Second Regional Meeting on Aid Effectiveness, South-South Cooperation and Capacity Development, in Tunis from 4-5 November… Read more »
July 23, 2010
Africa: AU, Nepad And AfDB Launch Reinvigorated PIDA in Kampala
The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) will be launched on 24 July 2010 in Kampala, Uganda, on the sidelines of the 15th African Union heads of state and… Read more »
February 27, 2009
Africa: Media Professionals Call for Collaboration with Nepad and Stakeholders
African media experts, managers, and journalists from various state-run and private organizations along with communication practitioners from regional institutions, including the… Read more »
February 20, 2009
Africa: African Media to Chart Course for NEPAD News Coverage
Some 50 senior media executives from across Africa began meeting on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss ways of increasing understanding of and support for NEPAD as… Read more »
February 05, 2008
Africa: AfDB Receives NOK 45 Million to Support NEPAD- IPPF Programs
The Norwegian Government has committed NOK 45 million to the NEPAD, Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) covering the period, 2007-2009. According to a… Read more »
September 16, 2007
Africa: Development Bank Helps to Boost Infrastructure
The African Development Bank has supported the preparation of more than 15 regional projects as part of its assistance in upgrading infrastructure in Africa, Dr. Ini Urua, NEPAD… Read more »
March 04, 2005
Africa: ADB Group Earmarks More Funds for Nepad
The African Development Bank (ADB) Group has earmarked more than 500 million US dollars in 2005 for the financing of new projects within the framework of the New Partnership for… Read more »
