July 02, 2013
Africa: Us President Obama Praises the AfDB for Power Africa Partnership
U.S. President Barack Obama has praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its partnership in his Power Africa initiative - which aims to double energy in sub-Saharan Africa… Read more »
June 26, 2013
Africa: Us-Africa Cooperation - Focus On Sustainable Development Outcomes
In its cooperation with Africa the United Sates focuses on sustainable development outcomes based on economic growth, democratic governance, and sustainable systems for meeting… Read more »
April 22, 2013
Africa: The Committee of Ten (C10) Encourages Diversification to Overcome Economic Vulnerability
Meeting in Washington DC, USA, on April 18, 2013, the Committee of Ten (C10), comprising of African Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors called for strong support for… Read more »
April 19, 2013
Africa: The Committee of Ten Supports the ADF
The Committee of Ten African Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors (The C-10) met on 19, April 2013 in Washington, alongside the World Bank and IMF Spring meeting. Read more »
March 11, 2013
Africa: AfDB Grants U.S.$ 0.34 Million to Sudan's National Energy Research Centre
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Republic of Sudan on February 28, 2013 signed an agreement for a grant of US $0.34 million to the National Energy Research Centre (NERC)… Read more »
March 01, 2013
Africa: Heads of Multilateral Development Banks Renewed Commitment for Greater Cooperation
Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), met on February 25 in Washington, DC, the heads of the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and… Read more »
January 30, 2013
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S $100 Million Loan to Boost Fertilizer Production in Nigeria
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved today a senior loan of US $100 million to Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals Limited (IEFCL) to… Read more »
November 16, 2012
Africa: International Partners Pledge Continued Support in Recognition of Burundi's Achievements and Commitments
At today's meeting of the Burundi Configuration of the UN Peace Building Commission in New York, the African Development Bank, the European Union, the International Monetary Fund,… Read more »
October 31, 2012
Africa: Strengthened Partnerships With African Think Tanks Will Enhance Bank's Position
"Partnering with think tanks needs to be part and parcel of the Bank's effort to become a strong knowledge broker." - Hau Sing Tse, Executive Director of the African Development… Read more »
October 12, 2012
Africa: AfDB Presents Emerging Africa and Health Labour Market At Canada Conference
The Director for Human Development at the African Development Bank, Dr. Agnes Soucat, made a presentation on Emerging Africa and the Health Labour Market at a special session on… 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 »
June 07, 2012
Africa: Kaberuka: 'Closing the Infrastructure Deficit Is Vital for Economic Prosperity and Sustainable Development in Africa'
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Donald Kaberuka, has received the United States Treasury Inaugural Development Impact Honors Award bestowed on the… Read more »
May 21, 2012
Africa: AfDB President Welcomes G8 Initiative On African Agriculture
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka capped a visit to Washington with a landmark meeting at the Group of Eight (G8) Summit on Saturday. Read more »
May 18, 2012
Africa: AfDB Participates in Launch of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka joined U.S. President Barack Obama, several African heads of state and leaders from the public and private sector in Washington… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Chief to Meet G8 Leaders for Unprecedented Session
Dr. Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank, will take part in an extraordinary meeting of the world's richest nations this week to discuss the critical issue of… Read more »
May 15, 2012
Africa: AfDB President Attends the G8 Summit
At the invitation of the President of the United States, Barack Obama, the President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, will be attending the Group of Eight (G8)… Read more »
April 18, 2012
Africa: AfDB Delegation At World Bank IMF Spring Meetings
The African Development Bank Group's (AfDB) delegation led by its President, Donald Kaberuka, is attending this year's World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings… Read more »
April 19, 2012
Africa: C-10 Meeting in Washington DC
C-10 meeting will review evolution the global economy and progress on the G20's commitments on Africa Read more »
March 26, 2012
Africa: Thought-Leadership Seminar Focuses On Us Economy
Under the umbrella of the AfDB's Thought-Leadership Seminar series, Professor Cecilia Rouse of Princeton University made a presentation on "The US Economy in the Global Economic… Read more »
March 19, 2012
Africa: Rio+20 African Delegates Meet in New York to Discuss 'One Voice for Africa'
African negotiators to the forthcoming Rio+20 conference on sustainable development, to be held in June, gathered in New York last week for a training session on negotiation… Read more »
March 09, 2012
Africa: Strengthening Africa's Negotiating Voice At Rio+20
African Development Bank (AfDB) experts will, join partners on 15 March 2012 in New York City, to provide a training session for African negotiators in support of preparations for… Read more »
November 02, 2011
Africa: AfDB At the G20 - Cannes Summit
G20 Panel recommends Sokoni technology platform for infrastructure development in Africa Read more »
November 04, 2011
Africa: G20 Panel Recommends Sokoni Technology Platform for Infrastructure (AfDB)
G20 leaders today welcomed the recommendations of the High-Level Panel for Infrastructure Development, endorsing the development of the Sokoni Africa Infrastructure Marketplace. Read more »
April 20, 2011
Africa: AfDB Governors Consider Situation in Abidjan, Tunis
The Governors' Consultative Committee of the African Development Bank met in Washington, DC this week to consider the implications of recent events in Abidjan and Tunis for the… Read more »
January 21, 2011
Africa: ALSF-World Bank - Partnership for Capacity Building And Advisory Services in Africa
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) undertook a mission to Washington DC and New York, from January 10 to 14, 2011, and held discussions with the World Bank, IFC and the… Read more »
