Africa: Congo and the African Development Bank Celebrate the Strengthening of Their Strategic Partnership for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Talks held by the African Development Bank Group in the Republic of Congo from 24 - 28 February 2025 marked a significant step forward in strengthening the strategic partnership… Read more »

Southern Africa: Transforming the Zambezi River Basin Region - a Bold Vision for Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience

In February 2025, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) approved funding to support the Zambezi Region Nature, People, and Climate (NPC) Investment Plan, a significant milestone for… Read more »

Africa: 13th Global Community of Practice (G-Cop) - Unlocking Africa's Potential / Driving Innovation and Harnessing Domestic Debt Markets for Sustainable Development

Do you wish to be part of a transformative conversation shaping Africa's future? Read more »

Africa: COP29 in Baku Highlights Just Transition As Cornerstone of Equitable Climate Action and Sustainable Development

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) spotlighted just transition principles, highlighting the critical importance of equitable climate action and sustainable development. Two… Read more »

Africa: Benin Unveils Ambitious Climate Action Framework At COP29 to Drive Green Transition and Sustainable Development

The Government of Benin, in collaboration with international financial institutions and development partners, has launched (on 15 November) an ambitious climate action framework to… Read more »

West Africa: Burkina Faso - African Development Bank and Partners Launch Strategic Dialogue to Strengthen Resilience in the Sahel

The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Islamic… Read more »

Africa: Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure Is Critical for Africa's Sustainable Development - AfDB VP Quaynor At Inaugural Africa ESG Forum

"The importance of ESG disclosure for attracting finance for sustainable development in Africa cannot be overstated. It is no longer an optional add-on; it is a necessity if Africa… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: In the Democratic Republic of Congo, an African Development Bank-Funded Agroforestry Project Is Rebuilding Biodiversity and Enhancing Livelihoods

In a farming community located in the south-central Democratic Republic of Congo, Dorcas Tshabu is turning a childhood dream into a reality. Situated 20 kilometers from the city of… Read more »

Kenya: African Development Bank Takes $10 Million Equity Stake in Kenya's Dhamana Following Anchor Investment From Private Infrastructure Development Group

The African Development Bank has made a strategic equity investment of $10 million in Dhamana Guarantee Company, a Nairobi-based provider of guarantees to support sustainable… Read more »

Africa: UN Secretary-General and Heads of Multilateral Development Banks to Enhance Collaboration to Address the Challenges of Achieving the SDGs

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and top UN officials met with the Heads of Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Group on Sunday in a joint effort to better… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »