July 11, 2022
Nigeria: African Development Bank-Supported Trade Credit Guarantee Project Increases Access to Fertilizer in Nigeria
In the middle of Kamba market in Nigeria's north-western Kebbi State, hub agro-dealer Umar Sani points to a stack of fertilizer bags in Alhaji Musa's retail shop, a sign to… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Malawi: Malawi - African Development Bank Gives Financial Sector a Boost With New Tools to Support Local Corporates, SMEs and Domestic Trade
Members of the African Development Bank Group's Financial Sector Development Department (trade finance division) have concluded a successful visit to Malawi aimed at strengthening… Read more »
May 20, 2022
Mauritius: Mauritius - National Bourse Launches New Automated Trading Platform
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) on Thursday launched a new automated trading system, positioning itself as an attractive multi-currency listing platform capable of offering… Read more »
May 03, 2022
Tanzania: Virtual Launch of the "Trade Finance Demand and Supply in Africa - Evidence From Kenya and Tanzania" Report
During this virtual launch, expert panelists will unpack the current trade finance landscape in the region, addressing, amongst other topics, drivers of trade finance demand and… Read more »
January 25, 2022
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Senior Director Chinelo Anohu, AfCFTA Secretary General Discuss EU-Africa Cooperation and Trade
Ahead of the EU-African Union Summit scheduled for 17-18 February 2022, African thought leaders stressed the importance of trade agreements and regional integration as keys to… Read more »
December 17, 2021
Africa: African Development Fund Grants $1.5 Million to Smart Africa Alliance to Strengthen the Policy Environment for Digital Trade and E-Commerce Across Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $1.5 million grant to assess policy gaps in the digital trade and e-commerce ecosystems in 10 countries… Read more »
December 02, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Group Board Approves a $35 Million Facility for Ecobank International Affiliates, Ebi SA Trade Finance Activities in Africa.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on 19 November 2021 approved a $35 million unfunded risk-sharing facility to support the trade finance activities in Africa… Read more »
November 17, 2021
Africa: At Iatf, Multilateral Financiers Discuss Trade Initiatives After Covid-19
Multilateral financial institutions on Tuesday discussed their role in promoting trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), an ambitious plan to create the… Read more »
Africa: Let's Push the African Continental Free Trade Area As a Sure-Fire Way to a Golden "Made in Africa" Label, Leaders Say At Intra-African Trade Fair
That history repeats itself need not be a bad thing in Africa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed during the opening ceremony of the second Intra-African Trade Fair… Read more »
November 12, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Approves $150 Million to Support Etc Group's Trade and Agriculture Value-Chain Development in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $150 million facility to ETC Group Limited to address the company's working capital requirements and… Read more »
November 05, 2021
North Africa: North Africa Economic Outlook 2021 - Growth Expected to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels On Rebound in Oil, Vaccines and Trade
Real gross domestic product growth in North Africa was largely negative in 2020, at -1.1% with a -5.1 percentage point drop over 2019, the African Development Bank's 2021 edition… Read more »
November 04, 2021
Africa: Harnessing Africa's Forestry Sector to Drive Industrialization and Intra-Continental Trade
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July 31, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Launches New Transaction Guarantee to Support SMEs and Trade in Africa
The African Development Bank, through its Financial Sector Development's Trade Finance operations, has launched a Transaction Guarantee instrument designed to provide up to 100%… Read more »
July 16, 2021
Africa: Fashionomics Africa, Google Train African Fashion Entrepreneurs in Digital Marketing Strategies
The African Development Bank's Fashionomics Africa initiative and Google held a 2-hour virtual masterclass on using digital tools and social media for African fashion… Read more »
July 13, 2021
Ghana: Benin, Cameroon, Ghana and Congo Republic Underline Importance of Regional Integration to Intra-Africa Trade in Wood Products
Regional economic integration can boost trade in wood products among African countries, according to the findings of a new report produced by the African Natural Resources Centre… Read more »
July 08, 2021
Djibouti: African Development Fund Extends $83.6 Million in Grants to Boost Ethiopia-Djibouti Electricity Trade
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved two grants worth $83.6 million to boost cross-border trade in electricity between Ethiopia and Djibouti… Read more »
May 19, 2021
Africa: Us, Germany, UK Target Africa for Increased Trade At African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Conference
Investor and trade interest in Africa remains strong despite challenges around Covid-19, senior officials from the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom said at the… Read more »
May 18, 2021
Southern Africa: Kazungula Bridge Project to Expand Regional Integration and Trade Across Southern Africa
On Monday, 10 May 2021, the Kazungula Bridge Project was officially commissioned by the Presidents of Botswana and Zambia, who applauded the Bank for its work on this… Read more »
May 05, 2021
Africa: Fashionomics Africa, DHL Express Train African Fashion Entrepreneurs to Excel in International Trade, Logistics and E-Commerce
More than 280 million online shoppers in Africa represent a huge opportunity for e-commerce development on the continent, attendees of a recent Fashionomics Africa webinar heard. Read more »
April 22, 2021
Africa: African Trade Finance Sees $5 Bn in Portfolio Outflows in Q1 2020 Due to Covid-19, but Opportunities Exist - Report
Constrained global financial conditions caused by Covid-19 have led to massive portfolio outflows from Africa, exceeding $5 billion in the first quarter of 2020, a new… Read more »
April 13, 2021
Africa: Future of Africa's Jewellery Market Lies in Socially Conscious Consumers, Industry Experts and Designers Tell Fashionomics Africa Webinar
The future of Africa's jewellery industry lies in ethically and responsibly made bling that appeals to socially conscious consumers, industry experts said during Fashionomics… Read more »
March 26, 2021
Africa: AfCFTA - Free Trade Bloc Can Be a Game Changer for African People and Business
Exploring strategies to deepen private sector participation in the implementation African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was the highlight of a panel session during the 2021… Read more »
March 18, 2021
Africa: African Continental Free Trade Area - Opportunities for African Fashion Entrepreneurs
The African Development Bank's latest Fashionomics Africa webinar attracted well-known designers and industry experts to discuss the potential of the newly launched African… Read more »
March 10, 2021
Ghana: African Development Bank Provides $1 Million for Ai-Based National Customer Management Systems in Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a grant of $1.024 million for artificial intelligence enabled systems to process customer complaints on behalf… Read more »
February 19, 2021
Africa: Fashionomics Africa Webinar Series Episode 6 - African Continental Free Trade Area - Opportunities for Fashion Entrepreneurs
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