January 25, 2013
East Africa: Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods in the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa (HoA), which comprises Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, has an estimated combined population of 210 million people and… 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 05, 2012
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$103 Million Project to Support Higher Education, Science and Technology in Uganda
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank, on November 21, approved the Uganda Support to Higher Education, Science and Technology Project, a key Human Development… Read more »
November 09, 2012
Africa: President Kaberuka Meets With Uganda's Head of State, Yoweri Museveni
African Development Bank Group President Donald Kaberuka met with Uganda's Head of State, Yoweri Museveni, on Tuesday, November 6 in Kampala. Read more »
October 04, 2012
Africa: Reducing Maternal and Child Mortality Through Improved Health Care Delivery in Kampala
As many countries in Africa experience impressive economic growth, the continent has made significant gains in health such as an overall reduction in child mortality. Read more »
September 11, 2012
Africa: AfDB Opens Dialogue On Its First Human Capital Development Strategy
A multi-stakeholder consultation on the African Development Bank's first Human Capital Development Strategy concluded yesterday with over 80 participants from the 7 IGAD member… Read more »
September 10, 2012
Africa: Uganda - Community Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Programme
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August 17, 2012
Africa: Fewer Projects At Risk in Uganda Portfolio, Yet Challenges Remain
The Uganda Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) process culminated on August 14 with a workshop undertaken jointly by the Government of the Republic of Uganda (GoU) and the… Read more »
July 19, 2012
Africa: AfDB Launches Uganda Bond Programme
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 opened books on its 125 billion Ugandan shilling medium-term note (MTN) programme. The first issue of the programme,… Read more »
July 18, 2012
Africa: AfBD Co-Hosts the 17th African Econometric Society Annual Conference 2012
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank, in partnership with the African Econometric Society (AES), the Bank of Uganda, Makerere University College of… Read more »
May 04, 2012
Africa: AfDB to Issue Bonds On Uganda Capital Market
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has received approval from the Government of Uganda to issue bonds denominated in Uganda Shillings on the Ugandan capital market. Read more »
March 26, 2012
Africa: 'A Strategic Priority' for Banks, Finds New AfDB Study
A new survey from the African Development Bank (AfDB) of the East African banking sector has found that it eager to do business with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The… Read more »
February 17, 2012
Africa: AfDB Executive Directors to Visit Uganda
Nine members of the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will visit Uganda from 23-28 February to consult with the authorities on AfDB-funded programmes… Read more »
January 18, 2012
Africa: AfDB Support to Improve Health Services in Uganda
Kampala residents in Uganda will gain access to better healthcare with the implementation of the Mulago Hospital service delivery improvement project co-financed by the African… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Promotes Improved Access to Water, Sanitation and Health Services in Uganda
The African Development Bank and the Government of Uganda signed two separate agreements on 12 January to finance projects to improve health services delivery and access to water… Read more »
January 12, 2012
Africa: AfDB Promotes Greater Access to Water for Rural Communities in Uganda
Up to 2.4 million people in rural areas and small towns across Uganda should have improved access to water supply and sanitation by 2016. This follows the African Development Bank… Read more »
November 23, 2011
Africa: AfDB Invests $20 Million to Support the Development in Uganda
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved on 23 November a U.S.$ 20 million line of credit over 10 years to Housing Finance Bank Limited (HFB)… Read more »
October 24, 2011
Africa: A New Model for Higher Education in Africa (AfDB)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved funds totaling U.S.$ 124.3 million for ground-breaking 'Centers of Excellence' in higher education in Mali, Uganda and Rwanda. Read more »
July 14, 2011
East Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $40 Million Loan for Rift Valley Railways
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a USD 40-million loan to finance the Rift Valley Railways (RVR). The five-year USD 246 million capital… Read more »
July 08, 2011
Africa: Uganda - U.S.$88.8 Million Loan to Improve Health Services Delivery
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of USD 88.8 million (UA 56 million) to finance The Improvement of Health Services Delivery at Mulango… Read more »
July 07, 2011
Africa: AfDB Approves Four Projects Totaling U.S. $157 Million
Projects in Chad, Mali, Senegal and Uganda Read more »
June 10, 2011
Africa: AfDB Loans U.S.$ 60 Million to Improve Agricultural Infrastructure in Uganda
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the government of Uganda have signed a loan agreement for U.S.$ 60 million The loan is to be used for the community agricultural… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Grants UA 40 Million to Improve Agricultural Infrastructure in Uganda
The African Development Bank Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the government of Uganda have signed a loan agreement for UA 40 million. (UA 1.0 = U.S.$ 1.6) PLEASE CONFIRM THIS The… Read more »
May 24, 2011
Africa: African Countries Credit Ratings - Key for Effective Resource Mobilization On International Capital Markets
Cost and lack of appreciation of the benefits of ratings and the financial discipline that a credit rating brings are some of the reasons why some African countries are reluctant… Read more »
May 05, 2011
Africa: AfDB Board Approves U.S.$ 64.8 Million for Uganda Agricultural Infrastructure Programme
The African Development Fund Board has approved a U.S.$ 64.8 million loan to Uganda to finance the country third Community Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Programme… Read more »
