April 04
Africa: Canada Pays Tribute to Its Solid Partnership With the African Development Bank Group, Keen to Expand Its Development Cooperation
Canada reaffirmed its partnership with the African Development Bank Group during a meeting between Cheryl Urban, Canada's Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for International… Read more »
Africa: Largest US Bank Jpmorgan Chase to Deepen Partnerships With the African Development Bank Group
African Development Bank Senior Vice-President Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, has held talks with a high-level delegation from JPMorgan Chase, the largest US bank, on potential… Read more »
March 19
Africa: The African Development Bank and Dentons Canada Llp Toronto PPP Webinar Series
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November 27, 2023
Africa: U.S. and African Development Bank Collaborate to Accelerate Africa's Digital Transformation
The U.S. Commercial Service and the African Development Bank have announced a new strategic collaboration in a move to drive digital transformation across Africa, Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: Canada - African Development Bank Climate Fund Approves $36.3 Million in Support to Climate Adaptation On the Continent.
The Canada-African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF), established to support gender-affirmative climate change projects in Africa, has approved $36.3 million to two private… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: AfDB's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Welcomes $50 Million in New Commitments From Germany and USA At Africa Climate Summit
The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) welcomes approximately $50 million in new funding contributions from Germany and the United States. The… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: USAID Commits $3 Million to African Water Facility to Accelerate Preparation of Water and Sanitation Investment Projects in Africa
An attendant at Kathulumbi Health Center draws water from a tank provided courtesy of the Thwake Dam Project, Makueni County, Kenya. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Africa: Africa Development Bank's Africa Climate Change Fund Dialogues With Global Affairs Canada Delegation
The Director of the African Development Bank's Climate Change and Green Growth Department, Prof. Anthony Nyong, on 25 April in Abidjan, received a delegation from Global Affairs… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Africa: African Leaders and U.S. Government Affirm Commitment to Nutrition Investment for Africa On Margins of U.S.-African Leaders Summit
U.S. Government is committing $760 million to expand and scale agricultural programs that support farmers and communities around the world hit by rising food, fuel, and fertilizer… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Africa: US Government Announces $5 Million Grant to Support African Development Bank in Tackling Methane Emissions
Climate envoy Kerry announces funding at Dakar meeting of African ministers Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Atlantic Council Panel On 2022 African Economic Outlook Pushes for 'Africa Agenda' At Cop 27
Africa deserves the highest priority attention at the United Nations climate conference, COP 27 to be held in November this year, panel members discussing the African Development… Read more »
July 21, 2022
Africa: Invest in Africa, African Development Bank Chief Urges Investors At U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has given strong assurance to U.S. investors that Africa is a secure, competitive and profitable market for… Read more »
May 13, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group Seeks US Support for $1.5 Billion Emergency Food Plan for Africa
The president of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, made a compelling case, on Wednesday, for the United States to back the institution's $1.5 billion… Read more »
May 08, 2022
Africa: Duke University Honors African Development Bank Group President and Three Others
America's Duke University today conferred honorary doctorate degrees on four recipients during its 2022 Commencement ceremonies in Durham, North Carolina. Read more »
November 10, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank's Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program Receives $2.5 Million Pledge From United States
The United States Agency for International Development and the U.S. State Department pledged financial support to African Development Bank's Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program,… Read more »
October 05, 2021
Africa: Let Us Change the Narrative On Africa in the United States" African Development Bank President Tells African Diplomats in Washington
African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has said that a concerted effort to change the narrative on Africa in the United States is necessary to attract increased… Read more »
September 26, 2021
Africa: President Biden's Special Envoy for Climate, Secretary John Kerry Meets African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina On Climate Financing for Africa
The Special Envoy for Climate of the US President Joseph Biden, Secretary John Kerry met with the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, virtually today,… Read more »
March 25, 2021
Nigeria: Nigerian 'Experienced Beginner' Lands Job With Us-Based Software Firm After Taking Bank Coding for Employment Course
In 2019, the African Development Bank and technology firm Microsoft launched the Coding for Employment digital training platform, an online tool providing digital skills to African… Read more »
October 20, 2020
Africa: African and US Development Financiers Reaffirm Their Commitment to Attracting Greater Private Sector Capital to Africa
The continent's largest development finance institutions have emphasized that a sustained and collaborative approach among development partners to scale up project development… Read more »
February 10, 2020
Africa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Meets African Leaders to Advance Conflict Resolution and Economic Security
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting for African heads of state, foreign ministers and representatives of the United Nations and other multilateral bodies on… Read more »
October 15, 2019
Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2019 - USA Roadshow Generates Strong Interest
More than 30 U.S pension fund managers, private sector CEOs and institutional investors have signaled their strong interest in participating in the second Africa Investment Forum,… Read more »
April 12, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Hails Canada's US$1.1 Billion Pledge in Callable Capital Support
On the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring meetings, Canada announced a $1.1 billion commitment in temporary callable capital to support the African Development Bank. Read more »
April 09, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank President Makes Strong Case for Increased U.S. Investment in Africa
Speaking at a high-level dialogue in Washington D.C. on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring meetings, the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, said… Read more »
November 09, 2018
Africa: Africa Investment Forum - G20 Compact With Africa Assesses Role in Facilitating Private Sector Investments
As part of the Africa Investment Forum, ministers from the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) assess its impact and role in driving private sector investment into Africa. Read more »
November 08, 2018
Africa: The Trade and Development Bank and USAID Sign MOU to Power Africa
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and USAID's Power Africa initiative have today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will finance power… Read more »