July 27, 2012
Senegal: AfDB Finances Rural Development in Casamance in Senegal
Casamance, located in southwestern Senegal, has been involved in a struggle for independence since the 1980s. The Rural Development Support Project in Casamance (PADERCA) falls… Read more »
July 12, 2012
Africa: The AfDB Finances Local Small-Scale Irrigation in Senegal
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July 05, 2012
Africa: Enhancing Implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans in the Agriculture
The Bank, through the natural resources and environment management, and the compliance and safeguard divisions, is holding two regional workshops in Dakar, Senegal (July 5-6, 2012)… Read more »
June 21, 2012
Africa: AfDB Supports Governance Training for Civil Society Representatives
As part of its strategic support of better governance in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) provided support for the training of 60 civil society representatives at an… Read more »
June 07, 2012
Africa: Kaberuka: 'Closing the Infrastructure Deficit Is Vital for Economic Prosperity and Sustainable Development in Africa'
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Donald Kaberuka, has received the United States Treasury Inaugural Development Impact Honors Award bestowed on the… Read more »
July 07, 2011
Africa: AfDB Approves Four Projects Totaling U.S. $157 Million
Projects in Chad, Mali, Senegal and Uganda Read more »
April 18, 2011
Africa: AfDB At Dakar International Agriculture Forum
The Dakar International Agriculture Forum, which took place from 18 and 19 April in Senegal, addressed the fundamental issues of global agriculture regulation and governance. The… Read more »
March 31, 2011
Africa: Governance Trust Fund Oversight Committee Holds First Meeting
Allocates USD2.5 Million for activities in eight countries Read more »
December 23, 2010
Africa: AfDB Invests Euro 70 Million in Senegal's New Airport Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Friday 17 December 2010 in Tunis, a €70-million senior loan to finance construction of the Blaise… Read more »
July 20, 2010
Africa: AfDB Approves 12 Million Euros Loan for Dakar - Diamniadio Toll Highway
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved on Monday, 19 July 2010 in Tunis, a 12-million euros senior loan with a 15-year tenor, including a… Read more »
July 15, 2010
Africa: AfDB Unveils Capacity Building Strategy in Dakar
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April 22, 2010
Africa: Minister Wade - "With AfDB Support, Senegal is in the Process of Catching Up in Infrastructure '
Bank Group President, Donald Kaberuka, on Tuesday, 20 April 2010 in Tunis, received Senegal's international cooperation and infrastructure minister, Karim Wade. Discussions between… Read more »
March 30, 2010
Africa: AfDB and DP World Sign 47.5 Million Euros Loan Agreement for Dakar Container Terminal
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Dubai Port World Dakar (DPWD) on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 in Dubai signed an agreement for a €47.5 million senior loan to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB - Senior Loan of Euros 47.5 Million to Dakar Container Terminal, Senegal
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Private Sector Operations Director, Mr. Tim Turner and Mr. Manuel V. Pascua, Senior Manager of Business Development Department, DP World Dakar… Read more »
February 16, 2010
Africa: Bank Group Participates in Business Law Seminar in Dakar
The Bank Group will, from 18-20 February 2010, participate in an international seminar jointly organized by the Union Internationale des Avocats and the Senegalese Bar on the theme… Read more »
July 16, 2009
Africa: AfDB Approves Fcfa 32 Billion Loan for Dakar-Diamniadio Highway
The project, which involves the construction of a 31.60-km highway with toll stations, will provide a rapid link between Dakar and Diamniadio, gateway to a new economic development… Read more »
Africa: Senegal, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau and Comoros Share U.S.$ 113.85 Million AfDB Group Funding
Senegal will receive a loan of CFAF 32.4 billion, equivalent to US$ 69.85 million (UA 45 million), to finance the Dakar-Diamniadio highway construction project, approved by the… Read more »
May 13, 2009
Africa: AfDB: Enabling Africa Cope With the Global Financial Crisis
Organized on the theme: Africa and the Financial Crisis: An Agenda for Action", the two-day event was formally declared open by Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade in the presence… Read more »
May 11, 2009
Africa: Global Crisis Slashes Output by Half, Says Bank
The prevailing global economic crisis has gravely affected African economics with GDP growth falling by more than half from a projected 5.7% to 2.8% in 2009, according to "African… Read more »
May 10, 2009
Africa: AfDB: African Economic Outlook 2009 Launched in Dakar
The book, published jointed by the African Development Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, says the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Partners With International Agencies to Boost Agricultural Production
Mr Aly Abou-Saaba, Director of Agriculture and Agro-Industries of the ADfB said at the forum on "The challenges of food security in Africa" in Dakar on Sunday, on the sidelines of… Read more »
Africa: Delegates Converge On Dakar for AfDB's 2009 Annual Meetings
The Meetings, taking place at the King Fahd Complex Conference Center in the Meridian President Hotel, will be preceded by High Level Ministerial sessions and Seminars on current… Read more »
February 18, 2009
Senegal: One Million to Benefit from Rural Water Programme Supported by the AfDB
Nearly one million people will directly benefit from a rural drinking water and sanitation program initiated by the Senegalese government with the help of a loan of 30 million… Read more »
November 19, 2008
Africa: Senegalese Prime Minister Says Global Financial Crisis is Threat to Survival
Senegalese Prime Minister, Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré, has said it is not an exaggeration to say that the world is fighting for its survival regarding the global financial… Read more »
June 20, 2008
Senegal: Bank Group - FAO Working Sessions on Food Security
Officials of the Bank Group’s field office in Senegal on Wednesday in Dakar received an FAO delegation comprising its Senegal Resident Representative, Amadou Ouattara, and… Read more »