January 18, 2013
Africa: Senior Management Committee Members Tackles 'AfDB People Strategy'
The African Development Bank's Senior Management Committee members (SMCC) on Friday, January 18 in Tunis, participated in a high-level "People Strategy" workshop, to define the… Read more »
January 17, 2013
Africa: Bank President Delivers Annual Speech to Member-Country Ambassadors to Tunisia
In his annual statement to ambassadors from the member states of the Bank accredited to Tunisia and representatives of international organizations on Thursday, January 17, 2013 in… Read more »
January 16, 2013
Africa: AfDB Approves 13 Million Euro Line of Credit to Support SME/Smi Development
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved today a line of credit of 13 million euros to support small and medium enterprises and industries… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves Us $24 Million Equity Investment to Boost East African Development Bank's Balance Sheet
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved today an equity investment of US $24 million in the East African Development Bank (EADB) to strengthen… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Actively Participates in Cif Partnership Forum Knowledge Bazaar
The African Development Bank showcased its work in the domain of climate change in Africa through an array of printed and audiovisual materials at the CIF Partnership Forum on… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Represents MDBs At Civil Society Discussion
During the 2012 Climate Investment Funds Partnership Forum, which took place in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 6 and 7, Mafalda Duarte, CIF Coordinator for the African Development… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Hosts Meeting to Consider Private Sector Engagement in Climate Investment Funds Operations
At a CIF Partnership Forum event hosted by the African Development Bank on November 7, 2012 in Istanbul, a panel of speakers considered key points underpinning private sector… Read more »
January 12, 2013
Africa: Heads of AfDB, Auc and Uneca Discuss Continent's Socio-Economic Transformation
The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, and the Executive Secretary of the United… Read more »
January 11, 2013
Africa: Souk At-Tanmia Offers Financing, Mentoring and Hope to 71 Project Beneficiaries
Organizers, sponsors, partners and beneficiaries of the Souk At-Tanmia (Market for Development) pilot initiative came together on Thursday, January 10 in the Cité des… Read more »
Africa: Bank Group Policy On Energy Sector Approved By the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved, on September 26, 2012, the revised Bank Group Energy Sector Policy. This Policy supersedes the 1994 Bank… Read more »
January 10, 2013
Africa: Souk At-Tanmia Celebrates Inclusive and Sustainable Employment With a New Generation of Talented Entrepreneurs
"Building a new post-revolutionary Tunisia based on the ideas of young people and the strengthening the spirit of entrepreneurship" is the theme of the announcement ceremony for… Read more »
January 09, 2013
East Africa: AfDB Report Recommends Generic Roadmap for Fiscal Convergence in Comesa Region
A new report by the African Development Bank makes concrete proposals for the establishment of a monetary union in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa region… Read more »
January 04, 2013
Africa: AfDB and Malawi Government Launch the UA 29.45 Million Higher Education, Science and Technology Project
The African Development Bank and the Government of Malawi officially launched the UA 29.45 million Malawi Higher Education, Science and Technology (HEST) Project in Ntchisi,… Read more »
January 03, 2013
Africa: 12th AWF Governing Council Meeting Held in Tunis
The African Water Facility (AWF) held its 12th Governing Council meeting on November 22-23, in Tunis. The meeting narrowed in on the progress made on the implementation of the AWF… Read more »
December 28, 2012
Africa: AfDB and Zambian Government Sign Us $55-Million Loan Agreement for Itezhi-Tezhi Hydropower Project
The African Development Bank and the Government of the Republic of Zambia signed, on December 19, a loan agreement for US $55 million to support the Itezhi-Tezhi Hydro Power and… Read more »
Africa: Zambia's Minister of Finance and National Planning Exchanges With President Kaberuka
In his welcoming remarks the Zambian Minister of Finance and National Planning Alexander Chikwanda commended African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka for the support the… Read more »
December 27, 2012
Africa: Bank President Commended for Outstanding Leadership
The Governor of the Bank of Zambia, Michael Gondwe, commended African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka for his outstanding leadership and the Bank's positive contribution… Read more »
Africa: President Kaberuka Discusses Development Opportunities and Challenges in Zambia
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka met with cooperating partners and ambassadors in Lusaka on December 21 to discuss development opportunities and challenges in… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Says Africa's Development on Track Despite Global Financial Crisis
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka said African countries have made great strides in growing their economies despite the global financial crisis during an official… Read more »
December 19, 2012
Africa: Green and Inclusive Project to Benefit the Horn of Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Group has approved US $125 million in funding for the first phase of a drought resilience project and provision of long-lasting… Read more »
December 26, 2012
Africa: Three Bank-Financed Projects Filmed for International Year of Sustainable Energy
Three major energy projects financed by the African Development Bank in Ouarzazate, Morocco; Menengai, Kenya; et Bujagali, Uganda; were featured in a film project which captured 25… Read more »
December 19, 2012
East Africa: Green and Inclusive Project Usd 125 Million for the Horn of Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Group, approved a project in the amount of USD 125 million for the first phase of the drought resilience project and provision of… Read more »
December 20, 2012
Africa: The AfDB Approves a Usd 3 Million Loan to Support the Energy Sector and Financial Governance
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) granted, on December 19th 2012, a loan in the amount of USD 3 million to Comoros to support the energy sector reforms,… Read more »
Africa: AfDB - ECCAS Strengthening of Institutional Capacities
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved an ADF project in the amount of USD 10,744 million for the support project to the institutional capacity… Read more »
December 17, 2012
Africa: AfDB's Souk At-Tanmia Pilot Project Filmed for 12.12.12 - One Day On Earth
For the first time, on December 12, 2012, the African Development Bank Group participated in the global film event One Day on Earth, showcasing its Souk At-Tanmia Pilot Project,… Read more »
