October 05, 2012
Africa: 12th International Economic Forum On Africa - Strengthen Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Policies
European and African policy-makers, economists and academics working on and with Africa, came together in Paris Thursday to discuss the performance of African economies and the… Read more »
Africa: 7th Edition of the African Economic Conference - Inclusive Growth At the Centre of Discussions
The 7th African Economic Conference (AEC) will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 30 to November 2, 2012 on the theme, "Fostering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable… Read more »
October 04, 2012
Africa: 'Investing in Health - Key to Inclusive, Sustainable, and Equitable Growth in Africa' By Agnes Soucat
Ms.Soucat spoke during a presentation on behalf of the Harmonization for Health in Africa (HHA) Mechanism at the Value for Money, Sustainability and Accountability in the Health… Read more »
Africa: 'Pride of African Lions Steer Post-Mdgs Agenda' By AfDB President, Donald Kaberuka
The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, delivered the opening speech at the High-Level Dialogue Between Finance and Heath Ministers on Value for Money,… Read more »
October 03, 2012
Africa: AfDB Wants Souk At-Tanmia Pilot Project to Be an Example of Successful Economic Integration and Inclusive Growth
Reducing unemployment and inequalities in Tunisia's underprivileged areas is the goal of the African Development Bank's Souk At-Tanmia project. On 26 September 300 candidates among… Read more »
October 04, 2012
Africa: Launch of the 2012 African Economic Outlook in the United States
An African Development Bank Group delegation led by Chief Economist and Vice-President, Professor Mtuli Ncube, and including the Director of Research (EDRE) and the Director of… Read more »
Africa: AfDB's Integrated Safeguards System Undergoes Regional and International Consultation Process
The African Development Bank (AfDB) embarked on a consultation exercise across Africa on its proposed Integrated Safeguards System (ISS). The Bank consulted governments,… Read more »
October 02, 2012
Africa: Shortlist for AfDB Ehealth Award Selected
The shortlist of candidates for the AfDB eHealth award has been selected by a technical committee composed of international experts from African countries and international… Read more »
October 01, 2012
Africa: Strengthening Partnerships for Development and Inclusive Growth
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's Long-Term Strategy will feature prominently in a series of engagements with partners through the month of October, designed to enhance… Read more »
Africa: Lower Mangoky Irrigation Area Rehabilitation Project
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September 28, 2012
Africa: AfDB Launches Southern Africa Risp in Malawi
The AfDB's Malawi Field Office (MWFO) disseminated the Bank's Regional Integration Strategy Paper for Southern Africa at a workshop jointly organized with the Ministry of Industry… Read more »
Africa: AfDB to Promote Inclusive and Green Growth At the 4th Koafec Ministerial Conference
The Korea Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference will take place from October 15 to 18, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea. Since the first meeting in Seoul in 2006,… Read more »
September 26, 2012
Africa: Sierra Leone and the AfDB Join Forces to Promote a Green National Agenda for Prosperity
African Development Bank (AfDB) staff from the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department (ONEC3) and the Sierra Leone Field Office (SLFO) undertook a mission from September… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank's 'Aaa' Ratings Affirmed With a Stable Outlook
The African Development Bank "AAA" ratings were affirmed with a stable outlook by the four leading international rating agencies that rate the Bank. According to Standard &… Read more »
Africa: African Water Facility Supports the Construction of Multi-Purpose Dams in Zambia to Build Resilience to Climate Change, Increase Food Security
The African Development Bank approved on August 29, an African Water Facility (AWF) grant of €950,000 to support a project to help the Government of Zambia develop, test and… Read more »
September 25, 2012
Africa: The AfDN in Liberia - Romeo Horton and the Essence of Leadership
The inauguration of the African Development Bank Group's Liberia Field Office by President Donald Kaberuka in Monrovia last week echoed memories of Romeo Horton, Liberia's foremost… Read more »
September 24, 2012
Africa: New Approach to Project Reporting and Rating Aims to Improve AfDB Development Effectiveness
To what extent are the public sector operations financed by the African Development Bank relevant to the current development context? How effective are they at delivering the… Read more »
September 20, 2012
Africa: Interview With Tas Anvaripour, Manager for Infrastructure Finance, Private Sector Department AfDB
A high-level delegation from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) visited the African Development Bank Group on September 18 in Tunis to share industry knowledge that may help… Read more »
September 21, 2012
Africa: Donors Welcome the African Development Fund (ADF-12) Implementation
The Mid-Term Review of the African Development Fund (ADF-12) implementation concluded in Praia, Cape Verde on September 14 with donors and stakeholders encouraging the African… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Inaugurates Liberia Field Office
At Sophie, Old Congo Town, in Monrovia on Wednesday, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka and Liberia's Finance Minister and AfDB Governor Amara Konneh jointly unveiled the plaque and… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Supports Liberia's Public Financial Management Reform
The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Liberia have signed a US $4.6-million grant agreement to support the country's Integrated Public Financial Management… Read more »
September 20, 2012
Africa: AfDB to Embark Upon Developing Africa's Air Transportation to Strengthen Regional Integration
A high-level delegation from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) visited the African Development Bank Group on September 18 in Tunis to share industry knowledge and lessons… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves Us $348 Million in Funding for Kenya-Ethiopia Electricity Highway
The Board of the African Development Fund approved on Thursday, September 20, US $348 million in funding for a US $1.26-billion electricity highway project between Kenya and… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Promises to Boost Liberia's Development Efforts
The African Development Bank Group President, Donald Kaberuka, has praised Liberia's impressive economic achievements in recent years and expressed the Bank's determination to… Read more »
September 14, 2012
Africa: AfDB President to Inaugurate Liberia Field Office
The African Development Bank President, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, will lead a delegation on a two-day working visit to Liberia, where he will officially open the Bank's field office in… Read more »
