September 15
Central African Republic: Central African Republic: New Digital Era Dawns with Debut of High-speed Internet Cable
Junior is a young student at a technical college in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, getting set to resume studies at the University of Bangui. From childhood, he… Read more »
August 13
Africa: African Development Bank Group's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Approves $10 Million Contribution to Kawisafi II Clean-Energy Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi II Fund to help local businesses create and expand… Read more »
August 05
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - African Development Bank Group Approves $39.2 Million Loan for Youth Resilience Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $39.2 million loan to Burkina Faso for a project to boost skill development and resilience among young… Read more »
August 02
Africa: Scaling Up Financing Is Key to Accelerating Africa's Structural Transformation
The calls for structural economic transformation in Africa date back to the 1960s when newly independent nations aimed to eliminate poverty through economic diversification,… Read more »
July 18
Africa: New Africa Sustainable Development Report Shows Critical Importance of Scaled-Up Development Financing
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB), presented today the 2024 Africa… Read more »
May 29
Africa: African Development Bank and Ifrs Foundation to Promote Financial Information On Sustainable Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation have agreed to work together to advance disclosure practices concerning… Read more »
May 30
Africa: Opening Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman, Boards of Directors The African Development Bank Group - Annual Meetings, African Development Bank Group - Nairobi, Kenya 29 May 2024
Your Excellency Dr. Willian Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Read more »
May 23
Africa: A Project in History - The Transformational Journey of the African Development Bank
When the African Development Bank was established in 1964, its founders committed to the task of leveraging Africa's natural and human resources to catalyze development across the… Read more »
May 10
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - African Development Bank and Civil Society Commit to Inclusive, Sustainable Development
The African Development Bank Group and civil society in the Central African Republic have committed to working together for inclusive sustainable development in the country. This… Read more »
May 03
Africa: African Development Bank President Calls for 'Bold and Innovative Approach' From Multilateral Development Banks to Tackle Global Challenges
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group, emphasised the urgent need for a "bold and innovative approach" from Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to… Read more »
April 29
Africa: $4 Trillion Is New Annual Financial Target to Save Sustainable Development Goals, Says African Development Bank's Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has emphasized the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development Goals… Read more »
April 05
Central African Republic: African Development Bank and Central African Republic Forge Stronger Alliance to Tackle Fragility and Drive Sustainable Development
The African Development Bank and the Central African Republic (CAR) have reinforced their partnership during an official visit by Marie Laure Akin-Olugbade, Vice President for… Read more »
March 20
Africa: African Development Bank Co-Organises Conference On Environmental Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development Conference
The UNESCO biosphere reserve of Príncipe island was the site of the first international conference dedicated to biodiversity financing hosted by the Government of São… Read more »
March 15
Morocco: Morocco - The African Development Bank and the Fonds d'Équipement Communal Sign a Loan Agreement of Eur 100 Million to Fund Sustainable Development Projects and Strengthen the Attractiveness of Various Territories
The African Development Bank signed a loan agreement of EUR 100 million with the Fonds d'équipement communal (FEC) in Rabat, on Friday, March 15, to fund new investment and… Read more »
March 06
Africa: African Water Facility Hosts Key Donors On Implementing Its Flagship Program and Developing Its Strategy 2026 - 2030
The African Water Facility (AWF) of the African Development Bank welcomed representatives from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nordic Development Fund to its… Read more »
Africa: US-Africa Green and Sustainable Financing Workshop
Explore the world fastest growing asset class: USTDA and African Development Bank Group unite in support of African development Read more »
February 02
Africa: Italy to Collaborate With the African Development Bank Group As It Unveils Its $5.95 Billion Strategic Plan for Africa
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina have agreed to work together to strengthen the alliance between… Read more »
January 31
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Historic Perpetual Non-call (PerpNC) 10.5-year Inaugural USD Global Sustainable Hybrid Capital Transaction
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody's/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable) has successfully launched and priced its first Sustainable US… Read more »
January 30
Somalia: African Development Bank Launches Design of Country Development Strategy for Somalia
The African Development Bank has concluded a workshop to launch the design of a National Capacity Development Strategy in Somalia. Read more »
January 09
North Africa: North Africa 2023 - More Than $2 Billion From the African Development Bank for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth
In 2023, the African Development Bank Group provided more than $2 billion to North Africa to finance a series of key operations in a range of strategic sectors. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross Join Hands to Advance Sustainable Solutions in Conflict-Affected Settings
ICRC Vice President Gilles Carbonnier(l) and AfDB Vice President Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade (r) following the signing of an MOU between the institutions to jointly address… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Africa: Former World Bank Boss Tells Mdbs to Put Human Capital and Creative Partnerships At the Heart of Development
Multilateral development banks can tackle poverty post-Covid 19, by focusing on human capital development and innovative private sector ventures says former World Bank President… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: Egypt Issues Africa's First Sustainable Panda Bond Worth 3.5 Billion Rmb Backed By African Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
With African Development Bank backing, Egypt is tapping Chinese capital markets to drive inclusive growth, including supporting micro and small enterprises. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Africa: Statement of the Heads of Multilateral Development Banks Group - Strengthening Our Collaboration for Greater Impact
The world faces a global "polycrisis" affecting human and economic development at an unprecedented scale. Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: Unlocking Transformative Potential - Rechannelling Sdrs Through Multilateral Development Banks Will Spur Sustainable Development in Africa
Original story: https://internationalbanker.com/finance/unlocking-transformative-potential Read more »