December 17, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$75 Million to Dal Group Co. Ltd to Transform Country's Food and Agriculture
The African Development Bank has approved its first private sector investment in Sudan in a multi-currency loan equivalent to US$75 million to DAL Group Co. Ltd - one of Sudan's… Read more »
Rwanda: African Development Bank Approves €115 Million, Providing 1.5 Million People Access to Water
The African Development Bank's Board has approved additional funding support of €115 million to Rwanda's Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program, enabling 1.5 million… Read more »
December 14, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank's Board Approves Bank's Borrowing Program for 2019
Bank to continue to raise its profile in the capital markets to provide cost-effective resources to finance projects and programs in Africa Read more »
Africa: Cop24 - Increased Water Financing, Infrastructure Is Key to Ensuring Cross-Border Water Security in Africa
The African Development Bank has presented the impacts of climate change on water security on the African continent and the importance of investment in water and sanitation… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Places Water and Sanitation On Africa's Climate Agenda
The rise in global temperature poses severe risks to water and sanitation. This includes African countries like Sudan and Niger, who grapple with extreme weather events in the… Read more »
Africa: The Land, Agriculture and Forestry Nexus At the Heart of African Sustainability
How Africa manages its land, agriculture and forestry is of critical importance to the health of its people, its economy and the world's climate. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Trains First Set of Drone Pilots for Agricultural Productivity
Eight pilots have successfully passed their drone flight training in Tunisia following a two-week intensive training period organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Tunisia, the… Read more »
December 13, 2018
Kenya: African Development Bank Approves €62.914 Million Loan to Improve Access to Sustainable Wastewater Services in Nairobi
The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved €62.914 million to finance the provision of sustainable wastewater services through the 'Nairobi Rivers Basin… Read more »
East Africa: The African Development Bank, Partners, to Host Workshop On Comesa Harmonization of Seed Policy
The African Development Bank, through its Technologies for African Agriculture Transformation (TAAT) programme, will organize a workshop for regional and partner organizations on… Read more »
December 12, 2018
Liberia: African Development Bank Engages Liberian Civil Society On Country Strategic Paper Preparation Process
The Civil Society Division of the African Development Bank has engaged civil society organizations in Liberia as part of the Country's Strategic Paper (CSP) Preparation process.… Read more »
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 »
