North Africa: Measuring Inclusive Growth - From Theory to Applications in North Africa

In the Middle East and North Africa region, concern with inclusive growth has been nurtured by the Arab uprisings after 2010. This interest partly emanated from the need to… Read more »

North Africa: The Role of Nascent Entrepreneurship in Driving Inclusive Economic Growth in North Africa

The AfDB publication, "The Role of Nascent Entrepreneurship in Driving Inclusive Economic Growth in North Africa", analyses the role of nascent entrepreneurship in driving… Read more »

Egypt: African Development Bank Signs U.S.$ 500 Million, 2nd Tranche of Budget Support Loan for Egypt

From left to right, AfDB's Executive Director, Samy Zaghloul; Egypt Minister of International Cooperation, Sahar Nasr, and AfDB's Resident Representative, Leila Mokadem. Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$ 500 Million 2nd Tranche of Budget Support Loan to Egypt

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has approved a loan of US$ 500 million to finance Egypt's economic governance and energy support program phase II.… Read more »

Egypt: AfDB Showcases Opportunities for Women's Economic Empowerment At Conference in Cairo

AfDB presents a comprehensive study on how North African countries can unleash hidden reserves to promote women's economic empowerment across the region Read more »

Libya: AfDB to Launch Tamayoz, a Leadership Programme to Empower a New Generation of Libyan Leaders

In partnership with Libyan authorities and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Transition fund, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will launch "Tamayoz - Libya Leading the… Read more »

North Africa: African Development Bank's 2016 Annual Report for North Africa

Since 2015 and to accelerate Africa's transformation, the African Development Bank is committed to focus its efforts on five priority areas: Lighting Africa, Feeding Africa,… Read more »

Africa: AfDB and Algeria Sign €900-Million Loan Agreement to Support the Country's Industrial and Energy Competitiveness

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Algeria have signed an agreement for a €900-million loan to support the country's industrial and energy competitiveness. This budget… Read more »

North Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Mr. Mohamed El Azizi As Director General, North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office

The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed El Azizi as the Director General for the North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery… Read more »

North Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Ms. Yacine Fal As Country Manager,

The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine Fal as the Country Manager for the North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office… Read more »

Africa: ADEA Gears for the Continental Validation Meeting in Egypt Prior to Its 2017 Triennale in Morocco

The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) held the 2017 Triennale Continental Validation Meeting in Cairo, Egypt, from November 22 to 23, 2016. The meeting… Read more »

Africa: Africa Day at COP22: Adesina Calls for the Fulfillment of the Pledges Made in Paris

African leaders on Wednesday called for speedy action for the implementation of the commitments made at the COP21 in Paris, and urged the fulfillment of the pledges fulfillment of… Read more »

Africa: Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, at Africa Day, COP 22, November 16, 2016, Marrakesh, Morocco

Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen! Read more »

Africa: COP22 - Water Takes Centre Stage As AfDB Showcases Success Stories

Deliberations at the ongoing COP22 climate conference in Marrakech took a different turn on Wednesday as delegates shifted focus to the nexus between water and climate change in… Read more »

Morocco: Africa Lights the Way to Climate Action As Marrakech Talks Begin

A cross section of delegates holding their solar-lanterns at the opening ceremony Read more »

Algeria: AfDB Approves €900 Million for Algeria's Industrial and Energy Support Programme

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, approved a €900-million loan to Algeria to finance the country's Industrial and… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Helps Morocco Prepare for Cop22

Climate experts have been placed at the service of the Moroccan Government by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the preparation and organization of the upcoming 22nd… Read more »

North Africa: Agricultural Production, Food Security and Higher Value in North Africa

Interest in agriculture and food security issues in North Africa increased after the food price rise and continued price volatility since late 2006. Read more »

North Africa: The Renewable Energy Sector and Youth Employment in the Maghreb

"Despite transition contexts, negative impacts of the global economic and financial crises, and important socio-economic pressures, the Maghreb countries should maintain their… Read more »

Tunisia: 400,000 Tunisians to Benefit From AfDB Water Program

Phase II of an African Development Bank-funded water program in Tunisia will improve water services for about 400,000 rural Tunisians. Approved by the Bank's Board of Directors on… Read more »

Africa: African Ambassadors Meet in Morocco Ahead of COP 22

The African Development Bank and the UN Economic Commission for Africa held an information session on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Rabat, in partnership with the COP22 Steering… Read more »

North Africa: AfDB Workshop On PPPs to Enhance Skills in Infrastructure and Social Services Financing

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has organised a regional training workshop on Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the education and healthcare sectors, taking place… Read more »

North Africa: ADEA 2017 Triennale - Regional Consultation for North Africa Underscores Importance of Science, Mathematics, and ICT in Africa

Opening ceremony of the consultative meeting held in Rabat on the ADEA 2017 Triennale. Photo credit: Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Training of Morocco.… Read more »

Morocco: AfDB and Morocco, a Model of Partnership for Nearly Half a Century

The day after his arrival in the Kingdom on his first official visit as president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina attended many high level meetings with… Read more »

Morocco: Morocco in Line with AfDB's High 5s

The day after his arrival in the Kingdom on his first official visit as president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina attended many high level meetings with… Read more »