May 23, 2014
Africa: Rwanda Cited As Metaphor for Resilience At AfDB Annual Meetings
Rwanda, host of the 2014 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), commemorated the 20th anniversary of the genocide which claimed a million lives, mainly… Read more »
May 22, 2014
Rwanda: President Kagame Officially Opens AfDB 2014 Annual Meetings, Commends Bank for Its Development Work in Africa
Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, officially opened the African Development Bank's Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Kigali, commending the Bank for its huge contributions… Read more »
Africa: President Paul Kagame Receives Special Recognition At 2014 African Banker Awards for Rwanda's Achievements
Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, has received a special recognition award at the African Banker Awards 2014 for Rwanda's achievements, including spearheading the economic growth… Read more »
May 20, 2014
Africa: 'Africa 2050 - Realizing the Continent's Full Potential'
A new book laying out a vision for Africa, "Africa 2050: Realizing the Continent's Full Potential" was launched on Day 2 of the African Development Bank's Annual Meetings in… Read more »
May 19, 2014
Africa: Africa Needs to Industrialise as Franchises for Made in Africa Value Chains Beckon - AEO 2014
Africa's social and economic conditions are progressing steadily, according to the 13th edition of Africa Economic Outlook (AEO) themed, "Global Value Chains and Africa's… Read more »
May 09, 2014
Rwanda: ADF Approves Us $76 Million to Support Skills, Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in Rwanda
On May 7, 2014, the African Development Bank's (AfDB) Board of Executive Directors approved an African Development Fund (ADF) loan of US $76 million for a Skills, Employability and… Read more »
April 10, 2014
Africa: 2014 AfDB Annual Meetings in Kigali - Online Registration Now Open
This year's AfDB Annual meetings will take place from Monday, May 19 to Friday, May, 23, 2014 at the Kigali-Serena Annual Meetings Village. The 49th Annual Meetings for the African… Read more »
April 08, 2014
Africa: Twenty Years On, AfDB Remains Committed to Rwanda's Transformation
The African Development Bank is committed to Rwanda's vision of transformation to a middle income economy as it commemorates the 20th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
April 07, 2014
Rwanda: AfDB Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide
On Monday, April 7, 2014, the African Development Bank held a memorial ceremony to honour the victims of the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago. The 20th anniversary, Kwibuka 20, serves… Read more »
April 04, 2014
Rwanda: 'Remember, Unite and Renew' - The African Development Bank Stands With Rwanda
Heading for Kigali and the 20th Kwibuka, the official commemoration of the April 1994 genocide in Rwanda, the President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, said on… Read more »
March 13, 2014
Africa: AfDB to Focus On Africa's Next 50 Years At 2014 Annual Meetings in Kigali
The African Development Bank Group will look towards the next half century and what it hopes to achieve on the continent during its 2014 Annual Meetings in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
December 18, 2013
Rwanda: AfDB and Rwanda Sign Financing Agreements to Support Skills Development in the Energy Sector
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Government of Rwanda signed on Monday, December 16, 2013, in Kigali, two financing agreements to support skills development in the energy… Read more »
November 12, 2013
Africa: AfDB, Government of Rwanda and Development Partners Discuss Role of Natural Resources
The African Development Bank, the Government of Rwanda and development partners launched the 2013 African Economic Outlook (AEO) on November 6 in Kigali, underscoring the role of… Read more »
November 06, 2013
Togo: Togolese Delegations in Rwanda to Discuss Teaching and Microfinance
With the assistance of the African Development Bank (AfDB), a high-level 13-person delegation from Togo visited Kigali, from October 20-27, 2013. Read more »
October 21, 2013
Rwanda: AfDB to Participate in Rwanda ICT and Innovation Summit
The African Development Bank (AfDB), will participate in "Transform Africa 2013 Summit" to be hosted by the government of Rwanda from 28 to 31 October in Kigali. This pan African… Read more »
August 05, 2013
Rwanda: African Development Fund - Skills, Jobs and Entrepreneurship in Rwanda
Rwanda has been an economic success and has maintained a strong growth path averaging 8% per year over the last decade. Rwanda has made remarkable progresses on the Millennium… Read more »
June 27, 2013
Africa: AfDB Supports Energy Access Project in Rwanda
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a combined loan and grant amounting to US$ 41 million in support of an energy project in Rwanda.… Read more »
May 31, 2013
Africa: AU Revoir Marrakech - Curtain Falls On Afdb 2013 Annual Meetings
Governors Endorse AfDB's Return to headquarters in Abidjan; Approves Ten-Year Strategy 2013-2022 Kigali, Abidjan and Lusaka to Host 2014, 2015 and 2016 AMs, respectively. Read more »
May 29, 2013
Africa: Liberia and Rwanda Praised for Efforts to Meet Mdg Targets
With only 1,000 days to go before the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) deadline, participants at a high-level seminar organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) have… Read more »
May 28, 2013
Africa: President Kagame Says Agriculture Is Key to Africa's Transformation
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has identified agriculture as a key sector that can enable Africa's economic transformation. Read more »
April 18, 2013
Africa: AfDB Provides U.S. $38 Million for Skills Development and Job Creation
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the government of Rwanda, on April 16, 2013 in Kigali, signed financing agreements amounting to UA 25.61 million (USD 38 million) for… Read more »
April 05, 2013
Africa: The ADF Approves Us$ 38 Million to Support Rwanda's Progress in Skills, Entrepreneurship and Jobs
The African Development Bank's (AfDB) Board of Executive Directors on April 3, 2013 approved an African Development Fund (ADF) grant of USD $ 25.7 million and an ADF loan of USD… Read more »
November 05, 2012
Africa: Invest in Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth
Education is the surest bet to get all segments of society involved in and benefiting from economic growth and transformation. Read more »
November 03, 2012
Africa: Africa - Shared Benefits Require Bold Economic Reforms
Participants at the closing session of the seventh African Economic Conference, on November 2, 2012 in Kigali, Rwanda, urged African leaders to put in place bold economic reforms,… Read more »
November 01, 2012
Africa: AfDB Study Examines the Role of Wind Energy in Africa's Economic Growth
The installation of wind power stations represents "an original approach" for African countries seeking to ensure sustainable economic growth. This was the message behind a study… Read more »