August 20, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank debars four companies involved in fraudulent and collusive practices for 24 months
The African Development Bank Group on 20 August 2020, announces the 24-month debarment of Sangtech International Services Limited, Sangar & Associates (Nigeria) Limited, Mashad… Read more »
August 19, 2020
Africa: Regional Integration as a Tool for Wealth Creation in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic and its health and economic impacts has forced a global rethink of the current multilateral framework and what it means for the future. Read more »
Africa: Fostering Inclusivity with Circularity in Africa's post COVID-19 Recovery
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Zambia: From farmer to business owner - Climate change project bears fruit in Zambia
How much impact can a simple borehole have on a small farming community? From more than doubled incomes to new sources of livelihoods, learn how a project in Zambia is transforming… Read more »
August 18, 2020
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorian Green Cluster of SMEs names African Development Bank a 2020 Green Champion
The Green Cluster of SMEs in Côte d'Ivoire has awarded the African Development Bank a prize for the best technical and financial partner committed to promoting the green… Read more »
Africa: African Union Commission inaugurates AfCFTA permanent secretariat as launchpad for Africa's economic transformation
At a ceremony on Monday to commission the permanent secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo and Moussa Faki Mahamat,… Read more »
August 14, 2020
Africa: With the Passing of UN International Youth Day This Week, We Take a Look At a Bold Initiative for Africa's Youth Bulge
Nigerian Odetola Olashile Oluwapelumi has filled out her share of job applications. The young, new mother graduated with a Communication and Language degree, but says finding work… Read more »
August 13, 2020
Africa: Africa's outlook is positive,' African Development Bank tells Indian investors and officials
The groundwork has been laid for Indian investors who are looking to invest in Africa. Read more »
Sierra Leone: $13.5 million project to assist Ebola-hit communities kicks off
The African Development Bank and the government of Sierra Leone have launched a project to support 3,000 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) survivors and orphans, and other vulnerable… Read more »
Africa: Awakening the entrepreneurial spirit of every young African is key to continent's future, development leaders agree
The African Development Bank joined a number of development leaders in calling for greater support of youth entrepreneurship during a virtual event organized by the Tony Elumelu… Read more »
Ghana: The Akatsi-Akanu road project stimulates trade and improves livelihoods in Ghana and Togo - Report
The reconstruction of the Akatsi-Akanu road, completed in 2013, has stimulated trade between Ghana and neighbouring Togo, helping to alleviate poverty. More importantly, it has… Read more »
August 12, 2020
Africa: AfDB's VP Regional Development and Integration Welcomes all Virtual 2020 Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank Vice President of Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery invites you to the 2020 Annual Meetings, held virtually for the first time in… Read more »
August 06, 2020
Africa: Climate financing by leading multilateral development banks tops $61.6 billion
Climate financing by seven of the world's largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) totalled $61.6 billion in 2019, of which $41.5 billion (67%) was in low- and middle-income… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group to hold virtual Annual Meetings 25-27 August, 2020
The African Development Bank Group will hold its 2020 Annual Meetings virtually, from 25-27 August, 2020. These will comprise statutory meetings of the Board of Governors. A major… Read more »
August 04, 2020
Africa: Making Finance Work for Africa and partners highlight the role of strong corporate governance in financial sector development
Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A), in partnership with KPMG International last week hosted a webinar on strengthening corporate governance for financial sector development in… Read more »
August 03, 2020
Africa: Sashaying to success - Fashionomics Africa helps designers embrace the digital age
From a new digital marketplace to connect Africa's creatives with global markets, to masterclasses to help designers share and learn, and webinars to inform and inspire: the… Read more »
Angola: African Development Bank presents findings of the Angola Green Mini-Grid Market Assessment
The African Development Bank hosted a webinar to present the findings and recommendations of the Angola Green Mini-Grid Market Assessment report, implemented through the… Read more »
Africa: Communique of the bureau of the Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank group
COMMUNIQUE OF THE BUREAU OF THE BOARDS OF GOVERNORS OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP ON THE REPORT OF THE HIGH-LEVEL PANEL FOR THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE REPORT OF THE… Read more »
July 29, 2020
Africa: World experts gather for African 'fireside chats' to tackle humanity's challenges
COVID-19 will come and go, yet other global problems, such as climate change and extreme poverty, will persist in its wake. Read more »
Africa: Conversation with Marieme Esther Dassanou, Coordinator of the African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa programme
Marieme Esther Dassanou is the Coordinator of Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) the African Development Bank's flagship pan-African initiative, which aims to… Read more »
Lesotho: An African Development Bank project enhances primary and secondary school education - report
An education project in Lesotho, financed by the African Development Bank and implemented between 2008 and 2016, has provided the country with new primary and secondary school… Read more »
July 28, 2020
Africa: For 20 million Africans first-time access to clean water is proving crucial amid COVID-19
From Mozambique in the south to Morocco in the north, 20 million people in rural and urban areas of Africa have gained access to clean drinking water for the first time, thanks to… Read more »
Africa: Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Doing Business With Africa
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South Africa: Road to Annual Meetings - South African villagers find fresh water in ancient mountain springs
The village of Tsakhuma in the Vhembe district of South Africa's Limpopo region is proof positive that communities can find solutions to their problems. Like many rural areas in… Read more »
July 27, 2020
Southern Africa: Covid-19 Response and Economic Diversification Crucial to Growth Recovery in Southern Africa, the Most Affected Region
Report recommends inclusive, broad-based and pro-poor policies to address inequality and reduce poverty rates Read more »