September 13, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Says Staple Crops Processing Zones Will Transform African Agriculture
"The zones will allow African countries to substantially reduce food imports, and become net exporters of processed foods and commodities" - President Akinwumi Adesina. Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho's King Letsie III Reaffirms African Leaders for Nutrition Champion Role
His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho made a commitment to mobilize and engage with African Heads of State and Finance Ministers to rally behind the African Leaders… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Boosts Cameroon Livestock and Fish Farming With €84 Million Loan
The African Development Bank Group has extended a loan of €84 million to Cameroon to support livestock and fish production in the central African country in line with the… Read more »
September 12, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Releases New Tool to Assess Resilience and Fragility in Countries
An innovative and inclusive approach Read more »
Africa: A Continent in Mourning
As the world bids farewell to global statesman and former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, the African Development Bank joins a continent in mourning in paying tribute… Read more »
Africa: ALSF Wins Best Legal Department of the Year Prize At the African Legal Awards
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) was recognized as Best Legal Department of the Year (Large Teams) at the 2018 Annual African Legal Awards held in Johannesburg, South… Read more »
September 11, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Supports Prudent Debt Management and Senegal's National Development Strategy
On September 5th, 2018, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved a partial credit guarantee for the Republic of Senegal to help hedge currency risk arising… Read more »
Mauritania: Mauritania - African Development Bank Boosts Private Sector
Spotlight on a few beneficiaries in Mauritania who are flourishing with private sector support. Read more »
Senegal: African Development Bank Supports Senegal's National Development Strategy
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a partial credit guarantee to the Republic of Senegal to help hedge currency risk arising from Eurobonds and to… Read more »
September 10, 2018
Africa: 14 September 2018 Deadline for Applications to Next African Global It Leaders Program, Spring 2019
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank has announced the implementation of the Next African Global IT Leaders Program under the aegis of the Korea-Africa… Read more »
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects
The Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption of the Bank found the consulting company and its executive director to have engaged in an obstructive practice Read more »
Africa: Launch of the African Domestic Bond Fund
The African Development Bank and MCB Capital Markets are pleased to invite you to the launch of the African Domestic Bond Fund (ADBF), the first multijurisdictional sovereign fixed… Read more »
September 07, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$ 15 Million Equity Investment to Boost SME Growth in West Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US$ 15 million equity investment in Verod Capital Growth Fund III, a private equity fund that will make… Read more »
September 06, 2018
Africa: "Evaluating for Greater Impact of the Africa 2063 Development Agenda"
"Learning constructively from past successes, the African Development Bank considers mistakes and experiences critical building blocks and tools for promoting accountability in… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: African Development Bank to Support Economic Diversification and Stronger Public Policies
The African Development Bank group has committed to support Equatorial Guinea's economic diversification into agro-industry and a program of capacity building to foster public… Read more »
September 05, 2018
Africa: "Africa Is the Place to Be," African Development Bank President Tells Chinese Business Leaders At the China-Africa Forum
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has urged Chinese business leaders to attend the Africa Investment Forum scheduled to take place in Johannesburg,… Read more »
Africa: Evaluation Week 2018
In pursuit of economic and social progress, African countries implemented structural programs for sustainable development, including the African Union 2030 Agenda. Read more »
September 03, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina to Attend China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing
The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a delegation to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 2018), which will take place in the… Read more »
August 28, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina to Deliver Public Lectures At FAO in Rome and At Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands.
On 28 August 2018, the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will deliver a Public Lecture on strategies for unlocking Africa's agricultural potential at the… Read more »
August 27, 2018
Africa: Unlocking Africa's Agricultural Potential to Create Wealth
Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President, Africa Development Bank at the Public Lecture of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, held at the FAO Head… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank and FAO Target Agriculture Investments to End Hunger and Create Wealth in Africa
Strategic alliance includes commitment to raise funds to promote food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Nordic Development Fund and Partners Launch Off-Grid Energy Access Fund With Us$58 Million
The African Development Bank, the Nordic Development Fund and other partners have committed US$ 58 million to support the Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (OGEF). Read more »
August 23, 2018
Kenya: Small-Scale Horticulture Project Transforming Lives in Kenya
Kenya has one of the most dynamic and innovative economies in sub-Saharan Africa. A decade after going through a food crisis and in the aftermath of the drought in 2016-2017, the… Read more »
August 22, 2018
Africa: Textile and Clothing Industries Can Drive Africa's Industrialization, Benefit Women
As the African Development Bank celebrates World Fashion Day, we take this opportunity to reflect on the potential of the Fashion industry to create value and wealth across the… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Namibia Government Sign U.S. $ 217.8 Million Loan to Boost Economic Governance in Namibia
The Government of the Republic of Namibia and the African Development Bank have signed a loan agreement worth US$ 217.8 million (ZAR 3 billion) to finance the second phase of the… Read more »