April 17, 2019
Africa: We-Fi Regional Summit Calls for Urgent Public and Private Sector Action to Support Women Entrepreneurs in West Africa
Heads of state, ministers, leaders of multilateral development banks, private sector executives, women entrepreneurs, and contributing governments of the Women Entrepreneurs… Read more »
April 12, 2019
Cote d'Ivoire: Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative to Hold First-Ever Regional Summit in Cote d'Ivoire
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April 04, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and Microsoft Launch All-Female Coding Training in Nigeria
One hundred and sixty young women have begun a month-long coding class on two Nigerian campuses under a new programme to give African youth digital skills for the work force. The… Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank - All-Female Coding for Employment Class to Open Doors for Nigerian Women in ICT
"In the current digital area, we need to invest in African women and create a diverse, innovative and resourceful workforce ... The time for investment is now!" - Ashish Thakkar,… Read more »
April 01, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Advances Gender Equality in African Procurement
Action plan to increase women's participation proposed Read more »
March 08, 2019
Africa: International Women's Day 2019
"Think equal, build smart, innovate for change, " is the global theme of this year's International Women's Day. As one of its core priorities, the African Development Bank is… Read more »
Africa: International Women's Day
WHAT: Closing ceremonies for graduates of Masterclasses for women entrepreneurs organized by the African Development Bank's AFAWA program in partnership with Entreprenarium.… Read more »
February 12, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and UN Women Renew Their Partnership to Accelerate Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Africa
The African Development Bank and UN Women teams gather for the fourth steering committee meeting on 8 February 2019. Read more »
February 08, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank, Entreprenarium, Kick Off Master Classes for Women Entrepreneurs
A third round of two-week masterclasses on entrepreneurship, business development and financial management for women entrepreneurs organized by the African Development Bank in… Read more »
February 05, 2019
Madagascar: African Development Bank Supports Women's Empowerment and Protection of the Environment in Bas Mangoky
Bertine Mariazy is a farmer in Tanandava, a rural town in Morombe District in south-west Madagascar. Read more »
December 11, 2018
Africa: "I Believe the Future of Africa Is Female" Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate Leymah Gbowee Tells Conference
"Don't buy into the myth that African women are weak. If you sit and engage them and let them be part of the process, we will have sustainable peace," 2011 Nobel Peace Prize… Read more »
December 10, 2018
Africa: Cop24 - From Policy to Action: Integrating Gender Into National Climate Actions in Africa
"Women's voice is critical, from local to the national, in planning and implementation. We must ensure women are given the skills tools and finance to address the climate change… Read more »
December 11, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Participates in Women Empowering Africa Panel At Africa 2018 Forum
At the Africa 2018 Forum held in Sharm-El-Sheik from 8-9 December 2018, the role of women and young people in unlocking the economic potential of Africa took centre stage. The… Read more »
Africa: 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate Leymah Roberta Gbowee to Speak On Grassroots Women's Activism At Kofi A. Annan Eminent Speakers' Lecture Series
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank, as part of its Kofi A. Annan Eminent Speakers Lecture Series, will host Leymah Roberta Gbowee, a renowned peace… Read more »
November 27, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Partners With Entreprenarium Foundation to Train 1,000 Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
As part of its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program, the African Development Bank is partnering with Entreprenarium Foundation to train 1,000 women… Read more »
November 16, 2018
Africa: Women Must Redesign the Table, and Not Just Expect to Be At the Table, Says Ģraça Machel
Dame Ģraça Machel, one of Africa's foremost advocates for the rights of women and children, has called on African women and policy makers to challenge gender inequality and… Read more »
November 12, 2018
Africa: African Development Institute to Host Women's Rights Advocate, Graca Machel, to Deliver the 22nd Eminent Speakers' Lecture Series On Friday, 16 November 2018
The African Development Institute will host Her Excellency, Graca Machel as the Special Guest Speaker of the institute's Eminent Speakers' Lecture Series on Friday, 16 November… Read more »
November 08, 2018
Africa: Africa Investment Forum - Putting Women At the Heart of Financial Systems
Panelists on the first day of the inaugural Africa Investment Forum have urged investors to ensure that women are placed at the heart of financial systems, echoing President… Read more »
Africa: Climate, Agribusiness, Gender Are Key Priorities in New Agreement Between African Development Bank and Findev Canada
The African Development Bank and FinDev Canada - the Canadian government's development finance institution - have agreed to collaborate in joint transaction opportunities, external… Read more »
November 05, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Key UN Partners Push for Improved Gender Statistics
The African Development Bank is vigorously pushing through changes in its data collection to ensure it is gender disaggregated for better monitoring of how policies affect women as… Read more »
November 02, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Collaborates With Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative
The African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program has signed a financial procedures agreement with the World Bank-led Women… Read more »
October 26, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Urges Power Sector to Capitalize On Women's Capabilities
The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the French Development Agency, Association of Power Utilities of Africa and African Network of Centers of Excellence (ANCEE)… Read more »
October 18, 2018
Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves U.S. $ 50mn Facility to Support SMEs and Women Owned Enterprises in Nigeria
The African Development Bank has approved a US$50 million line of credit to Nigeria's Fidelity Bank Plc to support small and medium sized, and women-owned enterprises in selected… Read more »
October 16, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank to Host Seminar On Promotion of Gender Equality in Africa's Power Sector
The African Development Bank, in partnership with the Association of Power Utility of Africa and the French Development Agency will host a seminar on "How to Promote Gender… Read more »
October 12, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank, Technology Stakeholders Seek to Bridge Africa's Digital Gender Gap
'Unlocking Africa's Digital Future' was the theme of the 2018 Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology (#TechWomenAfrica) convened by the African Development Bank in… Read more »
