December 12, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Reiterates Support for Protection of Congo Basin Forest
The African Development Bank has reiterated its support for the Congo Forest Basin Partnership (CBFP) during its 18th Meeting of CBF on 27 and 28 November 2018 in Brussels,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Stresses Public Investment, African Economic Development, At Think20 Inception Conference, Tokyo, Japan
Strengthening public investment management and increasing domestic revenue in Africa were major topics on the agenda of the Think20 (T20) Inception Conference attended by a senior… Read more »
December 11, 2018
Africa: Climate Change Resilience - The Need for Synergy in African Initiatives
For most African countries, agriculture is a key sector: it employs over 60% of the working population of the continent and contributes 16,2% to Africa's GDP. Agriculture is also… Read more »
Africa: Operationalising the NDCs in Africa - "Think in Terms of Development Opportunities, Not Obstacles or Challenges"
To make a success of the implementation of the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in Africa, consideration must be given to adopting special legislation on climate and the… Read more »
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 »
Africa: Cleaning Up the Transport Sector in African Cities
Africa is the continent with the most rapidly growing urban population, at an estimated annual rate of 3%. The surge in population is paired with rapid urbanisation and increased… Read more »
Africa: Regional Hubs to Aid Countries in Achieving NDCs
One week into the United Nations climate negotiations at COP24, the importance of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in implementing the Paris Agreement is receiving… Read more »
Africa: Technology's Crucial Role in Managing African Climate Shocks
The role of technology and climate information in helping Africa mitigate and adapt to climate change now and in the future cannot be underestimated. From creating more sustainable… Read more »
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: African Development Bank Team to Showcase Bank's Operations At Intra-African Trade Fair in Cairo, Egypt
A delegation from the African development Bank will participate in the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), which will hold in Cairo, 11-18 December 2018, as co-sponsor of the event. 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 »
December 10, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Lauds Egypt's Economic Rebound, Partnerships, At Africa 2018 Forum
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has saluted Egypt's strong macroeconomic performance, its improved ranking in the 'Doing Business Index,' and the success of… Read more »
Africa: Risk Management - Weather Services and Insurance to Counter Natural Disasters in Africa
In Africa, where many countries are exposed to risks of climate-change induced natural disaster, it is imperative to create integrated joint risk management strategies. This is… Read more »
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 »
Egypt: African Development Bank Delivers Strong Development Results in Egypt
Egypt regains position as first destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa, new African Development Bank's Country Results Brief confirms. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Forests - Over 14,000 Hectares Reforested Under 10 Years, Thanks to African Development Bank
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December 07, 2018
Africa: Europe's Future Lies in the South and Not the North, Says Italian Finance Minister At Africa Conference
"Africa is a continent of great change and opportunities. However, Europe finds it difficult to understand that its future lies in the South and not in the North," said Giovanni… Read more »
Africa: Multilateral Development Banks - Turning the Paris Agreement Into Reality
Financial support is a critical element when it comes to achieving the world's climate goals, such as keeping the raise in temperature to well below 2 degrees. For many developing… Read more »
West Africa: African Development Bank Pushes for a Solar-Secure Sahel Region
Africa's Sahel region is sitting on a goldmine when it comes to renewable energy, the African Development Bank said on Tuesday at COP24. The Bank noted that at a time when about… Read more »
Africa: Combating Deforestation - Optimizing the Implementation of the Redd+ Mechanism in Africa
A special session of the REDD+ mechanism was held in the Pavilion of the African Development Bank on the fourth day of COP24, 6 December 2018. Read more »
December 06, 2018
Africa: AEC Urges African Countries to Embrace Economic Integration As Game Changer for Inclusive Sustainable Growth
"Economic integration is a game-changing reality and African countries must fully embrace it to achieve sustainable and inclusive development that reduce poverty and inequality in… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Nigerian Government Launch Multimillion-Dollar Initiative to Support Recovery Efforts in Northeast
In collaboration with Nigeria's Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative, the African Development Bank is launching the Bank-financed Inclusive Basic Delivery and… Read more »
Africa: At Closing of the 2018 African Economic Conference, Economic Integration Is Seen As a Game-Changer for Achieving Inclusive Sustainable Development
Economic integration is a game-changing reality and African countries must fully embrace it to achieve sustainable and inclusive development that reduce poverty- and inequality in… Read more »
Nigeria: Vice President Osinbajo Launches African Development Bank-Funded U.S $258 Million Landmark Northeast Recovery Programme
"When the story of northeast's recovery is told, the work of the African Development Bank will occupy a well-merited and prominent chapter - Osinbajo Read more »
Africa: Speech Delivered By President Akinwumi A. Adesina Joint Interactive Session With the Minister of Finance of Italy
Good morning everyone. Thank you Minister of Finance, Giovanni Tria, for inviting me to this special session with you this morning. Yesterday we had a great day at the Ministry of… Read more »