Rwanda: Rwanda Gets Green Light to Prepare Plan to Sustainably Enhance Its Forest Resources

With support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Rwanda has won approval of a US $250,000 grant under the Climate Investment Funds' Forest Investment Program (CIF FIP) to… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Pushes Energy and Youth Job Creation Agenda At World Economic Forum in Kigali

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Nigeria: AfDB Governors From Rwanda and Nigeria Paint Realistic - and Optimistic - Picture of Africa

The 'High 5s' - the African Development Bank's top five priorities for Africa - came through loud and clear when two of the Bank's Governors discussed the economic state of the… Read more »

Rwanda: AfDB Approves Loan for Rwanda's First Regional Hydropower Public-Private Partnership Project

The African Development Bank Group announced on 16 March a US$ 24 million loan to support Rwanda's contribution to the development of the Multinational Ruzizi III Hydropower… Read more »

Rwanda: Adea and Government of Rwanda Launch Inter-Country Quality Node On Teaching and Learning

The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Wins U.S. $840,000 Sefa Grant to Promote Green Mini-Grids

At the end of 2015, the Government of Rwanda was awarded a US $840,000 grant from the African Development Bank-hosted Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to promote green… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank Mobilizes Us$20 Million Loan to Boost Water Supply in Kigali

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) through its private sector window approved a USD 20 million loan to the Kigali Bulk Water Supply Project in Rwanda. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves Ruzizi III Hydropower Plant Project, Bringing Green Energy to Burundi, DRC and Rwanda

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, on December 16, 2015 in Abidjan, formally approved US$ 138 million of loans and grants to finance the Ruzizi III Hydropower Plant… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves Regional Hydropower Ppp to Increase Electricity Supply and Integration in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda

The African Development Bank Group approved today USD 138 million[1] of loans and grants toward a project which will help develop the energy sector in Burundi, the Democratic… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Gets Go-Ahead to Transform Its Energy Sector

At its governing body meetings this week, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) endorsed Rwanda's Investment Plan (IP) to significantly develop much-needed off-grid electricity access… Read more »

Rwanda: AfDB SME Program - Enhancing Inclusive Growth and Job Creation in Rwanda

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Access Bank Rwanda Ltd. signed a loan agreement for the equivalent of US $6 million under the Africa SME Program on September 3, 2015… Read more »

Africa: Tackling Non-Tariff Barriers Is Key to Economic Growth, Says Kaberuka

African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka paid a visit to Rwanda's President Paul Kagame on June 23 to brief him on progress made since he was elected and re-elected as… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Receive U.S. $74.47-Million AfDB Loan to Finance Transport Sector Support Project

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US $74.47-million loan to finance the first phase of Rwanda's Transport Sector Support Project. The project… Read more »

Africa: Nine Low-income African Countries Win Funding to Transform Renewable Energy Services

At the semi-annual Climate Investment Funds (CIF) governing body meetings held June 25-28 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, nine African nations were chosen to receive new funding and… Read more »

Africa: AfDB's 2014 Annual Meetings End in Kigali

The 49th Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the 40th meetings of the African Development Fund (ADF) closed on Friday, May 23, 2014 in Kigali, Rwanda, after… Read more »

Africa: Closing Remarks By the AfDB President Donald Kaberuka at the 2014 Annual Meetings

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »