May 22
Africa: Mobilising Civil Society, Philanthropies, and the Diaspora to Increase Development Financing for Africa in a Fragmented World
What ? Mobilising civil society, philanthropies, and the diaspora to increase development financing for Africa in a fragmented world Read more »
May 13
Africa: Civil Society, Diaspora, and Philanthropy Commit to Drive Africa's New Financial Architecture
The African Development Bank Group has recognised civil society organisations, African diaspora networks, and philanthropic institutions as pivotal stakeholders in implementing its… Read more »
April 30
Africa: Policy Dialogue Series - Civil Society, Philanthropy, and the Diaspora As Strategic Accelerators for the New African Financial Architecture for Development (Nafad)
What: Policy Dialogue Series - High-Level Strategic Session on: "Civil Society, Philanthropy, and the Diaspora as Strategic Accelerators for the New African Financial Architecture… Read more »
April 24
Africa: African Development Bank Convenes Civil Society Consultation to Shape New Regional Integration Strategic Framework (2026-2033)
WHAT: The African Development Bank Group will convene a high-level consultation with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on 24 April 2026, marking the next milestone in the… Read more »
April 08
Botswana: Botswana Civil Society Organisation Open Day
What: Botswana Civil Society Organisation - Open Day Read more »
March 19
Africa: Civil Society Engagement Community of Practice - A Platform for Collaborative Transformation
Africa's development challenges are growing in both complexity and interconnection. Addressing them requires more than institutional action alone - it demands collaborative… Read more »
December 04, 2025
Africa: Join the Civil Society Engagement Community of Practice (Csecop)-Second Edition
What: Civil Society Perspectives on Harnessing Africa's Demographic Dividend for Inclusive and Impactful Development Read more »
November 25, 2025
Africa: African Civil Society and the Diaspora Contribute to the African Development Bank Group's New Four Cardinal Points Strategy
The African Development Bank Group held a strategic workshop with civil society organisations (CSOs) and the African diaspora on 6 - 7 November, marking a new era of inclusive… Read more »
June 19, 2025
Togo: Togo - African Development Bank Strengthens Partnership With Civil Society
The African Development Bank held its first-ever Civil Society Open Day in Lomé, Togo, on 3 June. The event brought together representatives from the Togolese government,… Read more »
June 17, 2025
Cape Verde: African Development Bank Hosts Pivotal Civil Society Organizations Open Day in Praia, Cape Verde
The African Development Bank hosted a successful Civil Society Open Day on Wednesday in Praia, Cape Verde, at the Governor Hall of the Ministry of Finance. The event convened… Read more »
June 03, 2025
Africa: African Development Bank's Adesina Affirms Civil Society's Critical Role in Unlocking Africa's Capital for Inclusive Growth
In a resounding affirmation of the vital role non-state actors play in Africa's development agenda, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has called for… Read more »
May 21, 2025
Africa: Africa's Capital, People's Impact - A Civil Society Side Event At 2025 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings
WHAT: Side Event -- Harnessing Civil Society's Role in Making Africa's Capital Work Better for Inclusive Development Read more »
May 12, 2025
Africa: 2025 Civil Society Forum - African Development Bank and Civil Society Reaffirm Alliance for Africa's Transformation
The African Development Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to collaborating with African civil society to advance the continent's development agenda. This was a key… Read more »
April 14, 2025
Africa: African Development Bank to Present Inaugural Civil Society Community of Practice Report On Inclusive Budgets and Global Financial System
The African Development Bank Group, through its Civil Society and Community Engagement Division, will unveil the report from its inaugural Community of Practice (CSECoP) on… Read more »
April 09, 2025
Africa: African Development Bank 2025 Civil Society Organizations Forum
What: African Development Bank 2025 Civil Society Organizations Forum Read more »
November 25, 2024
Gambia: Gambia Civil Society Organizations Open Day
What: Open Day - Gambia Civil Society Organizations Read more »
October 21, 2024
Zambia: Zambia Civil Society Organizations Open Day
What: Zambia Civil Society Organizations - Open Day Read more »
October 09, 2024
Congo-Kinshasa: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, an African Development Bank-Funded Agroforestry Project Is Rebuilding Biodiversity and Enhancing Livelihoods
In a farming community located in the south-central Democratic Republic of Congo, Dorcas Tshabu is turning a childhood dream into a reality. Situated 20 kilometers from the city of… Read more »
September 17, 2024
Burundi: Burundi Civil Society Organizations Open Day
What: Burundi Civil Society Organizations Open Day Read more »
June 21, 2024
Central Africa: Seminar for French-Speaking Civil Society Organizations From West and Central Africa
What: Seminar for French-speaking civil society organizations in West and Central Africa Read more »
June 12, 2024
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - African Development Bank Builds Civil Society and Private Capacity to Promote Gender Equality, to Reduce Emissions Caused By Deforestation
The African Development Bank, through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), ran a capacity-building session for civil society and private sector organisations on gender mainstreaming… Read more »
April 24, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Announces Renewal of Bank-Civil Society Committee
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the renewal of its dynamic Bank-Civil Society Committee for the 2024-2026 term. This diverse and carefully selected group… Read more »
April 23, 2024
Lesotho: Lesotho CSOs Shape African Development Bank's New Country Strategy
Lesotho's civil society organizations (CSOs), operating under the umbrella of the Lesotho Council of NGOs, convened on March 21, 2024, to evaluate the African Development Bank's… Read more »
April 09, 2024
Ghana: African Development Bank Mission Strengthens Civil Society Collaboration in Ghana
The African Development Bank concluded a successful deep dive mission to Ghana aimed at solidifying its partnership with civil society organizations (CSOs) in West Africa. Read more »
December 18, 2023
West Africa: African Development Bank and West African Civil Society Institute Sign Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Capacity of Civil Society Organizations
The African Development Bank and the West African Civil Society Institute (WACSI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking a significant step in their commitment to… Read more »
