Africa: Delegates Converge On Tunis for 5th African Economic Conference

Delegates have converged on Tunis for the 5th African Economic Conference (AEC) which will focus on the theme: "Setting the Agenda for Africa's Economic Recovery and Long Term… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Launches First Project in Libya

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Libyan Export Promotion Council (LEPC) on Monday, 18 October 2010 in Tripoli, launched the institution's first project in Libya. Read more »

Africa: African Development Fund Replenished With U.S. $9.5 Billion

Donors concluded negotiations of the Twelfth Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-12), the concessional window of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group that… Read more »

Africa: Outcome of the ADF-12 Replenishment Consultations

Deputies representing donor countries concluded the Twelfth Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-12) on October 7, 2010, with agreement on an increase of 10.6 percent… Read more »

Africa: Interview With R. Bissell, Member of AfDB Independent Review Mechanism Roster of Experts

The Boards of Directors on 23 June 2010 appointed Dr. Richard Bissell, the Bank's new member of the Roster of Experts for the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM). The Bank's… Read more »

Africa: "Africa Needs to Focus On Economic Growth Going Forward " says Mthuli Ncube

"Africa needs to focus on economic growth going forward. That growth needs to be strong, shared and sustained," Says AfDB Chief Economist, Mthuli Ncube, in an interview ahead of… Read more »

Africa: Providing SMEs Access to Credit AfDB Approves U.S.$ 10 Million to African Guarantee Fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 in Tunis, a U.S.$ 10-million loan to the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to enable… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$20 Million Private Sector Equity Investment in Africa Forestry Fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 in Tunis, a U.S.$20 million equity investment in the Global Environment Fund… Read more »

Africa: Financing Agricultural Research in Africa

The global financial and food crises have brought agriculture into sharp focus, demonstrating that poverty and food insecurity go hand in hand. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Private Sector Approves Usd 15 Million Equity Investment in Catalyst Fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday 20 October 2010 in Tunis, a U.S.$15-million equity investment in Catalyst Fund, a 10-year… Read more »

Africa: Wole Soyinka - Reinforcing the Role of African Intellectuals in Development

Professor Wole Soyinka, first African Nobel Laureate in literature, will be the next guest of the African Development Bank's (AfDB) Eminent Speakers Program on 25 October 2010 in… Read more »

Africa: AfDB And Togo Sign Usd 14.33 Million Budget Support Grant Agreement

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and Togo on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, signed two budget support grant agreements amounting to USD 14.33 million. Read more »

Africa: "The Seventh African Development Forum (ADF) Will Ensure Adequate African Approach to the Continent's Concerns And Priorities On Climate Change"

Interview with AfDB Quality and Compliance Manager, Anthony Nyong Read more »

Africa: AfDB Leverages Infrastructure for Internet Access

Tunis - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD 50-million loan to finance the design, construction, launch and operation of a scalable… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Supports Rwanda's Manufacturing Sector Approves U.S.$ 30 Million Loan to Cement Company

Tunis - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 6 October 2010 in Tunis, a U.S.$ 30-million loan to finance the construction of… Read more »

Africa: Interview with African Development Bank's Ombudsman, Amabel Orraca-Ndiaye

Madame, how do you feel about your new position as the Bank Ombudsman?" Read more »

Africa: AfDB Supports Investment in Hospitality Sector in Ghana

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a U.S.$ 18 million loan to GCC Resorts Limited Company for the construction of Kempinski Hotel in Accra,… Read more »

Africa: Leveraging African Trade Through the Global Trade Liquidity Programme - Interview with Ghazi Ben Ahmed

What was the motivation of Citibank to start a funded trade finance program in Africa? Read more »

Africa: AfDB Group Results Measurement Framework - Reinforcing Development Outcomes for Africa

On 22 September 2010, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved the institution's Results Measurement Framework (RMF). Read more »

Africa: AfDB Launches New Multi-Donor Governance Trust Fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on 29 September 2010 in Tunis, approved a proposal for a multi-donor Governance Trust Fund. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Promotes Regional Integration - U.S.$ 95.6 Million to Zambia for Nacala Corridor

Tunis - The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved on Monday, 27 September 2010 in… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 25 Million Equity Investment

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Board of Directors on Wednesday 27 September 2010, approved a U.S.$ 25 million equity investment to support the Summit Development Group… Read more »

Africa: ADF Approves Usd 36m Burundi Road Improvement Grant

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), on Wednesday, 22 September 2010 approved UA 24.10 million* (approximately US.$.36 million) to improve the road between… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Consultation On African Climate Change Financing Perspectives

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will host a two-day roundtable consultation on African Perspectives on Climate Change Financing, from 21-22 September 2010 in Tunis. Read more »

Africa: Making Finance Work for Africa Launches French Language Website

The Making Finance Work for Africa Partnership launched today the French version of its website, www.mfw4a.org/fr Read more »