October 10, 2016
Africa: West African Ministerial Conference On Youth Employment in Africa to Be Held in Abidjan
A West African ministerial conference on youth employment will be held on 18 October 2016 at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) headquarters in Abidjan. Read more »
September 29, 2016
Africa: Accra Urban Transport Project to Address the Challenges of a Rapidly Growing City
On September 28, 2016, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved a USD 83.9 million (UA 60 million) loan for the Accra Urban Transport Project to… Read more »
September 30, 2016
Nigeria: "Nigeria Is Too Big to Fail" - Adesina Tells Private Sector
"The Nigerian Private sector has a critical role to play to help the country come out of the present recession," African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina, said in Abuja… Read more »
September 28, 2016
Africa: Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Coordination Meeting Ends With Calls for Accelerated Implementation and Recognition of Challenges Ahead
A regional corridor meeting, held in Abidjan, on the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor concluded Monday with calls for renewed commitment, accelerated implementation while also recognising… Read more »
September 27, 2016
Nigeria: Adesina Stresses Need for Nigeria to Incentivize its Way Out of Recession
Nigeria must reap the “dividends of devaluation” - AfDB to stand by Nigeria with increased financial support Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB President Begins First Official Visit to Nigeria
Adesina meets Economic Team, commends authorities for bold steps taken, and announces emergency grant for Internally Displaced People Read more »
Nigeria: Adesina Stresses Need for Nigeria to Incentivize its Way Out of Recession
Nigeria must reap the "dividends of devaluation" - AfDB to stand by Nigeria with increased financial support Read more »
September 23, 2016
Africa: AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina to Visit Nigeria to Strengthen Partnership With Major Shareholders
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will visit Nigeria from September 26-28, 2016, on his first official visit to the country since his appointment… Read more »
September 20, 2016
West Africa: African Development Bank Reiterates Commitment to Support Women's Empowerment in the Sahel
The African Development Bank has reiterated its commitment to support women's empowerment and creation of employment opportunities for the women and youth in the Sahel. Read more »
September 15, 2016
Africa: AfDB Mobilizes 28.6 Billion Fcfa for Local Development in Senegal
On September 14, 2016 in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved a loan of 34.78 million units of account (approximately 28.6 billion… Read more »
September 14, 2016
Cape Verde: AfDB Approves a U.S.$2-Million Grant to Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau to Fight the Zika Virus Outbreak
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on September 8, 2016 in Abidjan, approved two grants of US $1 million each, to Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau as… Read more »
September 18, 2016
Senegal: The AfDB pledges US $1.4 billion in funding for Senegal for 2016-2020, including US $48.4 million in budget support for 2016
On September 14, 2016, in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved the Country Strategy Paper for Senegal for the next five years… Read more »
September 14, 2016
Cape Verde: AfDB Approves a $2-million Grant to Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau to Fight the Zika Virus Outbreak
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on September 8, 2016 in Abidjan, approved two grants of US $1 million each, to Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau as… Read more »
September 05, 2016
Africa: The African Development Bank Engages With African Civil Society At Dakar Meeting
Three of the five priorities set by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as part of its Ten Year Strategy were at the centre of discussions between representatives of the… Read more »
September 06, 2016
West Africa: Industrialization in West Africa (3) - Giving Rise to a "Made in Africa" Regional Industry?
A first and a second blog post on the theme of "Industrialization in West Africa" took stock of industrial development in West Africa and presented some of the strategies that… Read more »
September 02, 2016
Africa: AfDB Facilitates Digital Financial Inclusion of Small-Scale Farmers in Togo
After its success in Liberia, the African Development Bank is supporting another digital payment project in line with its agriculture transformation agenda. "AGRIPME" (Agri Porte… Read more »
September 01, 2016
North Africa: AfDB Workshop On PPPs to Enhance Skills in Infrastructure and Social Services Financing
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has organised a regional training workshop on Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the education and healthcare sectors, taking place… Read more »
August 30, 2016
Africa: Guinea Becomes First African Nation to Contribute to the ALSF
The Republic of Guinea has become the first African nation to make a voluntary financial contribution to the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF). Read more »
August 04, 2016
Africa: AfDB Makes USD 9 Million Equity Investment in Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria
The African Development Bank has approved a USD 9 million equity investment (approximately 12% of the fund's capitalisation) in the Fund for Agricultural Finance in Nigeria (FAFIN)… Read more »
Nigeria: African Economic Outlook 2016 Launched in Nigeria
The 2016 African Economic Outlook (AEO) was launched by the Nigeria Country Office of the African Development Bank at an outreach event held at the Ahmadu Bello University in… Read more »
August 02, 2016
Niger: Sefa Grants U.S.$1 Million to Promote Green Mini-Grids in Niger
In July 2016, the Republic of Niger was awarded a US $994,270 grant from the African Development Bank-hosted Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to promote green mini-grids… Read more »
July 04, 2016
West Africa: Industrialisation in West Africa (2) - Global or Regional Strategies?
A previous post took stock of industrial development in West Africa. It was explained that at a time when the international community, including the African Development Bank,… Read more »
July 20, 2016
Guinea: AfDB, Guinea Sign Key Financing Agreements to Boost Simandou Project, Improve Public Finance System
The African Development Bank Group and Guinea have signed in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on 19 July 2016 a series of loan and agreements totaling USD 23 million for two key projects… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria National Council On Power Adopts the Sustainable Energy for All Action Agenda
The Nigeria National Council of Power (NACOP) has adopted the country's Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) Action Agenda during its 2nd edition that took place in Kaduna City from… Read more »
July 18, 2016
Africa: AfDB Approves USD 14 Million for Its First Private Sector Direct Investment in Restoration of Degraded Forests Through Sustainable Forest Plantations in Ghana
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on July 13, 2016 approved a USD 14 million senior loan through its private sector window to Form Ghana Ltd for… Read more »