April 05
Chad: Chad Integrates Gender and Climate Change Into School Curricula
Chad is set to release a new handbook that integrates gender equality and climate change into its national school curricula. This development follows a key validation workshop held… Read more »
April 03
Cote d'Ivoire: The African Development Bank Joins Côte d'Ivoire's International Women's Day Celebrations
During the month of March, the African Development Bank's Gender and Women Empowerment Division demonstrated the institution's commitment to gender equality and women empowerment… Read more »
March 31
Zimbabwe: Gender in Focus - African Development Bank's Support Ignites the Entrepreneurial Spirit Within Zimbabwean Women
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: How Two Zimbabwean Women Entrepreneurs Are Building Thriving Businesses Read more »
March 17
Cameroon: In the Centre of Cameroon, Pineapple Farming Is Transforming the Daily Lives of Women
On the green hills of Ngoumou, cocoa, coffee, banana and pineapple plantations stretch as far as the eye can see. The district in the Centre Region of Cameroon is a rapidly… Read more »
March 07
Kenya: Gender in Focus - Kenyan Entrepreneur Patents Bee Venom Collection Technology to Boost Productivity and Beekeeper Incomes
Editor's Note: Kenyan entrepreneur Patrice Murugi Wachira developed an innovative technology to extract venom from bees, then monetized the product - to create an additional… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group's Afawa Initiative Takes Stage At Élysée Palace International Women's Day Event
The African Development Bank Group is showcasing its transformation of Africa's financial sector to provide Africa's women entrepreneurs billions of U.S. dollars to grow their… Read more »
March 03
Ethiopia: A Celebration of International Women's Day 2025 Hosted By FSD Ethiopia, in Collaboration With G7 Partnership for Women's Digital Financial Inclusion
What: A celebration of International Women's Day 2025 hosted by FSD Ethiopia, in collaboration with G7 Partnership for Women's Digital Financial Inclusion Read more »
March 08
Africa: Vice President in Charge of Finance, Hassatou Diop N'sele, Among the 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025
We are pleased to announce that Hassatou N'Sele, Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been named by Forbes Africa as… Read more »
March 06
Africa: Breaking Barriers - Africa Gender Index Insights for Action
What: Webinar on the Africa Gender Index 2023 Analytical Report - Breaking Barriers: Africa Gender Index Insights for Action Read more »
March 10
Africa: How My African Development Bank Journey Brings Africa Gender Index Statistics to Life
When I joined the Bank more than 12 years ago, I was struck by the incredible potential of Africa's women. I've witnessed firsthand how our advocacy, investments, and commitment to… Read more »
February 24
Africa: Mano River Union Delegation Studies Successful Border Post Model to Enhance Women's Cross-Border Trade
A Mano River Union (MRU) delegation recently concluded a successful study tour of the 'Busia One Stop Border Post' (OSBP) between Kenya and Uganda, gaining valuable insights into… Read more »
January 24
Africa: International Day of Clean Energy January 26th - African Development Bank Promotes Women's Empowerment Through Sustainable Energy Business Development
When Grace Akingurwaruh signed up to become a seller of coal-efficient, improved-cooking stoves, she had no idea that she'd be successful enough to purchase her first smartphone -… Read more »
January 20
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire - South-South Meeting to Promote Gender Equality and Combat Deforestation
From 10 to 12 December 2024, the African Development Bank, through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), initiated a South-South exchange trip, which saw a delegation from Burkina… Read more »
December 13, 2024
Africa: Advancing Gender Equality in South Africa's Just Energy Transition
A series of impactful events held between November 12-15 marked several strides forward in advancing gender equality in South Africa's Just Energy Transition. Read more »
December 03, 2024
Africa: Empowering Women to Lead - The Inaugural Women's Journey Leadership Development Program
This week marked a historic milestone for the African Development Bank as it celebrated the conclusion of the inaugural Women's Journey Leadership Development Program, held at the… Read more »
November 28, 2024
Senegal: Senegal - African Development Bank Mobilises Over 74 Million Euros to Promote Entrepreneurship Among Women and Young People
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a loan of €73.72 million to Senegal to implement the second phase of the project to support and… Read more »
November 19, 2024
Africa: Benin - African Development Fund Helps Women in Shea Industry Build Economic and Financial Resistance
"I was in a tough situation, my husband was seriously ill and then he passed away," says Yacoubou Safa, a resident of Banigri in central Benin. She is also a member of Antisua, an… Read more »
November 13, 2024
Gambia: African Development Bank Launches Project to Empower Vulnerable Youth and Women in the Gambia
A new landmark initiative focusing on fostering self-reliance through social support services, support to entrepreneurs and building their business skills is set to impact… Read more »
October 25, 2024
Africa: The Launch of the Africa Gender Index 2023 Report
What: The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) invite the press to the launch of the 2023 Africa Gender Index Report in Addis… Read more »
October 16, 2024
Zimbabwe: African Development Fund Awards Grant of Over $3.5 Million to Zimbabwe to Boost Youth and Female Employability
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved a grant of $3.57 million to the government of Zimbabwe to increase the resilience, skills and entrepreneurial… Read more »
October 21, 2024
East Africa: High-Level Visit to the Busia One Stop Border Post (Osbp) and Study Tour On the Impact of the East African Community (EAC) On Fostering Regional Trade and Integration, and Empowering Women Traders
What: High-level visit to the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) and study tour on the impact of the East African Community (EAC) on fostering regional trade and integration, and… Read more »
October 19, 2024
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Approves $100 Million to Support Youth and Women-Led Msmes
The African Development Bank has approved a $100 million loan to increase access to finance for youth and women-led small and medium enterprises, under the Nigeria Youth… Read more »
October 14, 2024
South Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank and Absa Unveil Multi-Billion Rand Financial Package to Expand Sustainable Capital Markets, Boost Economic Growth for Women and Youth
The African Development Bank and Absa Group, one of Africa's leading financial services providers, today celebrated a landmark agreement to mark the execution of a transformative… Read more »
September 26, 2024
South Sudan: South Sudan - African Development Bank Grants Over $5 Million to Support Micro-Enterprises Run By Young People and Women
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of $5.28 million to South Sudan to help create much-needed jobs for young people and women. The… Read more »
September 28, 2024
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea - African Development Bank Group, UNDP Partner to Promote Economic Diversification and Job Creation for Women and Youth
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $3 million technical assistance project to boost local content for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Equatorial… Read more »
