April 04, 2019
Africa: Mauritius - African Development Bank Power Station Renovation Improves Energy Production, Air Quality
The refurbishment of the old Saint Louis power station has brought a breath of fresh air to those working at and living in the north west of Mauritius. Renovation of the machinery… 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 »
Africa: Business Opportunity Seminar
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is organizing a Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS) on 2 - 4 April 2019, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »
April 03, 2019
Africa: Driving Job Creation for Africa's Youth - 8 Mentors to Watch
Meet the inspirational young leaders who are helping reduce Africa's youth unemployment as part of the African Development Bank's Presidential Youth Advisory Group Read more »
West Africa: African Development Bank Regional Economic Outlook - West Africa Region to See Mixed Growth Into 2020
"The region could benefit immensely from many opportunities--diversification, infrastructure development, and linking production to global value chains, " - African Development… Read more »
April 02, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank to Launch Regional Economic Outlook Reports
Following the successful launch of the 2019 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook in January, the African Development Bank will launch the regional versions of the… 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 »
Africa: African Development Bank Helps to Break Down the Barriers to Free Trade in Africa
A year after the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement ( AfCFTA)in Kigali by 49 African states, and following the ratification of the agreement by Ethiopia on the… Read more »
March 28, 2019
West Africa: African Development Bank Approves €12.5 Million Investment in Adiwale Fund 1 Targeting Francophone West Africa
The Board of the African Development Bank has approved a €12.5 million equity investment in Adiwale Fund 1, a first-generation private equity fund targeting high growth… Read more »
Cameroon: Seminar On Financial Instruments and Business Development for Private Sector Operators in Cameroon
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March 27, 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: African Development Bank Approves $20 Million Facility for Green Mini-Grid Program in Democratic Republic of Congo
The African Development Bank Board has approved a $20 million facility to the Democratic Republic of Congo, to support renewable-based, mini-grid solutions to the off-grid cities… Read more »
West Africa: African Development Bank Approves $20 Million Investment in Uhuru Growth Fund, to Build Regional Champions Across West Africa
The African Development Bank has approved a US$20 million equity investment in Uhuru Growth Fund 1, a first-generation fund sponsored by Uhuru Partners Limited, a private equity… Read more »
Africa: Climate Change in Africa - "A Race We Must Win and a Race We Will Win," African Development Bank Says
Fighting climate change with robust implementation of national commitments and partnerships was the main thrust of African Development Bank's Director of Climate Change and Green… Read more »
March 26, 2019
Lesotho: King of Lesotho, African Development Bank President, Hold Bilateral Meeting On Increased Nutrition Investment, Projects Collaboration
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina and His Majesty Letsie III, the King of Lesotho, met at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on Tuesday, where they… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Becomes 27th Member of the African Legal Support Facility
Uganda has ratified the agreement for the establishment of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), becoming the 27th member state of the body, which is an international… Read more »
March 25, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank, KFW Partner to Implement Electricity Regulatory Index
The African Development Bank and KfW Development Bank will be partnering to accelerate implementation of recommendations contained in the 2018 Electricity Regulators Index (ERI)… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Partner to Support Youth Entrepreneurs in Africa
The African Development Bank and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have signed a Letter of Intent to accelerate youth entrepreneurship across Africa. Read more »
March 22, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Launches Pilot Phase of Adaptation Benefits Mechanism
The public sector cannot provide enough finance to make African countries resilient to climate change impacts, and funding from the private sector is hard to come by. At the same… Read more »
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - The African Development Bank and Ge Power Reach Settlement On Legacy Alstom Misconduct
The African Development Bank imposes debarments of 76 months and 12 months on former Alstom companies found to have engaged in bribery and fraud in 2006 and 2011 in relation to two… Read more »
March 21, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank, Mamo Panel Call for Increased Efforts Towards a Thriving African Agriculture
Experts from the Malabo Montpellier (MaMo) Panel and the African Development Bank, meeting in Abidjan to synthesise three new reports developed by the MaMo Panel, have called for… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Ati Support Leads to U.S.$ 27.62 Million in Commercial Risk Insurance Cover
Trade facility gets boost with US$ 100 million from TDB Read more »
Africa: Rural Communities to Access Improved Water Supply Thanks to the AfDB
In the lakeside village of Kafuzira, in the Nkhotakota District of Malawi's Central Region, the water taps are not yet running. In the dry season, the women and girls still trudge… Read more »
Africa: Egypt's Stock Exchange Meets African Development Bank On Initiative to Integrate Africa's Capital Markets
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has received a mission from the African Development Bank in the wake of its membership of the African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP), an initiative to… Read more »
March 20, 2019
Africa: Speech By President Akinwumi A. Adesina At the First Consultative Meeting of the 15th Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF)
Good morning everyone! A special welcome to you all, the ADF Deputies and Ministers representing ADF countries. Welcome to Abidjan. A special welcome as well to the ADF 15… Read more »
Africa: Mobilising Private Sector Resources for Climate-Compatible Infrastructure in Africa
While climate change poses a major threat to Africa's economic development and infrastructure, it also offers substantial greenfield investment opportunities supporting climate… Read more »
