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 »
August 18, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Mourns Passing of Former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi A. Annan
The African Development Bank has learned with deep sadness the news of the death of Kofi A. Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Noble Peace Prize Laureate, at… Read more »
August 17, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Canada Share Commitment to Women's Empowerment On the Continent
On her first visit to the West African nation of Côte d'Ivoire, Canada's Minister of International Development, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and the President of the African… Read more »
August 16, 2018
Cote d'Ivoire: Poverty On the Decline in Eastern Côte d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank is ramping up the pace of its work in the agriculture sector. Its new strategy to transform African agriculture, approved in May 2016, aims to… Read more »
August 14, 2018
Africa: The Youth - Africa's Most Valuable Resource for Economic Transformation
With over 200 million people aged between 15 and 24, Africa has the largest population of young people in the world, with current trends indicating a doubling of the numbers by… Read more »
Africa: 2017 Annual Report Highlights Idev's Contribution to the Bank's Delivery On the High 5s
The Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) has presented its 2017 Annual Report to the African Development Bank Group Committee on Operations and Development Effectiveness. Read more »
August 09, 2018
Africa: Japanese Public and Private Entities Show Interest in African Investment Forum
The African Development Bank Group's External Representation Office for Asia hosted a seminar in the Japanese capital to present the upcoming Africa Investment Forum, which is… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Partnership Day With International Finance Corporation
Following a series of meetings between the African Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation during the Africa CEO FORUM last March and the recent Annual Meetings… Read more »
August 07, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and South African Embassy to Host a Joint Lecture to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Centenary in Cote d'Ivoire
As part of Nelson Mandela's centenary celebration, the African Development Bank, through its Institute of African development (ECAD) will organize a public lecture on the theme… Read more »
August 06, 2018
Zambia: African Development Bank Offers New Financing Opportunities for Zambia's Water and Agriculture Sectors
An African Development Bank team of experts visited Zambia from 23 to 27 July to identify businesses in the nation's water and agriculture sectors eligible for new financing… Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank Inaugurates Task Force On Youth Employment and Skills Development
The African Development Bank in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a Task Force to drive its first Public-Private Round Table on Youth Employment… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Adesina Calls for Technology Transfer to Farmers
Africa should be the breadbasket of the world, has no reason spending US$ 35 billion a year importing food, Adesina tells Agriculture conference in U.S. Read more »
August 05, 2018
Africa: President Adesina Keynote Speaker At 2018 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association's Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association… Read more »
August 02, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Calls for Greater Push for Breastfeeding to Jumpstart Wellbeing of Future Generation
As World Breastfeeding Week kicks off this year, the African Development Bank calls on African countries to push breastfeeding as a means to give children a vital head start to… Read more »
Africa: Sub-Regional Workshop On African Development Bank's Independent Review Mechanism
The Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM) of the African Development Bank Group is organizing a sub-regional information workshop on the Bank's "Independent Review Mechanism:… Read more »
Cape Verde: The African Development Bank Loans 20 Million Euros to Cabo Verde to Boost Local Economic Development
The African Development Bank and Cabo Verde have signed a 20 million euro loan agreement to revitalize the economy of the West African coastal island. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Visits Bank-Funded Morocco-Spain Power Interconnection Project
Nestled on the steep slopes of the northernmost part of Morocco facing Spain, is the Melloussa interconnection station, which provides 15% of Morocco's electricity production. Read more »
August 01, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Shares Milestones and Lessons Learnt During Administrative Tribunal's First 20 Years
The African Development Bank marked the 20th anniversary of its Administrative Tribunal with a forum held at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and South African Embassy to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Anniversary in Cote d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank and the South African embassy in Cote d'Ivoire have finalized preparations for a joint lecture to honour Nelson Mandela's hundredth birthday. Read more »
July 31, 2018
Africa: Adea and Partners Launch 2017/2018 Education Research in Africa Award
The competition for the 3rd and 4th editions of the Education Research in Africa Award (ERAA) is now open. Read more »
