April 18, 2014
Africa: AfDB Board Approves New Africa Climate Change Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on April 16 in Tunis, the creation of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF), a bilateral thematic trust fund… Read more »
Africa: Addressing Conflict and Fragility in Africa - Leaders Discuss Empowerment, Partnerships and Accountability in Brussels Meeting
"Addressing conflict and fragility in Africa" was the theme of an event organized by the African Development Bank's High Level Panel on Fragile States during the Africa-EU Summit… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Revised Framework for Selection and Prioritization of Regional Operations
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group met on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Tunis and approved a revised framework for the selection and prioritization of… Read more »
April 16, 2014
Zambia: Zambia Signs Energy Sector Agreement for Itezhi Tezhi Power Generation Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB), with the Dutch Development Bank FMO, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and Propaco of France today signed a USD142 million loan to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB a Cornerstone Investor in Major Private Equity Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa
Private sector investment key to continent's development, says Kaberuka Read more »
April 15, 2014
Africa: Regional Stakeholder Workshop Held on Low Emission Development and Green Growth in Africa
From March 31 to April 3, African Development Bank (AfDB) staff participated in a regional forum in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on opportunities for green growth… Read more »
Africa: Nearly One Third of African Nations Engaged in Climate-Smart Initiatives, Report Says
In its just-released 2013 Annual Report for its work with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the African Development Bank (AfDB) has indicated that it is supporting 16 national… Read more »
East Africa: AfDB's "Egypt-COMESA Trade Enhancement Forum" Brings Together Experts to Boost Regional Integration Through Trade and Investment
More than 70 senior officials representing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) trade bloc, the Egyptian export and business council private sector, leading… Read more »
April 14, 2014
Africa: "Partnership and leverage is the model for supporting the transformation of Africa," says Donald Kaberuka
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Africare signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding in Washington, D.C. on 12 April. Read more »
Africa: Vocational Training for the Employment of Youth - A Leading Priority for African Countries
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Inter-Country Quality Node on Technical and Vocational Skills Development (ICQN/TVSD) held on March 31 and April… Read more »
Africa: A Transforming Africa Celebrates 50 Years of AfDB Activities
Created in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year: half a century of development aid for the African continent. The… Read more »
April 10, 2014
Africa: 2014 AfDB Annual Meetings in Kigali - Online Registration Now Open
This year's AfDB Annual meetings will take place from Monday, May 19 to Friday, May, 23, 2014 at the Kigali-Serena Annual Meetings Village. The 49th Annual Meetings for the African… Read more »
Africa: "Ending Conflict and Building Peace in Africa - A Call to Action" Fragile States Report Discussed in Washington, DC
President Donald Kaberuka of the African Development Bank Group will present the final report of the High Level Panel on Fragile States titled "Ending conflict and building peace… Read more »
April 08, 2014
Africa: State Becomes Largest Economy in Africa With U.S.$509.9 Billion GDP
Nigeria has become the largest economy in Africa and 26th largest in the world following the rebasing of its Gross Domestic Product from 1990 to 2010 constant prices. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Becomes Largest Economy in Africa With $590.9 Billion GDP
Nigeria has become the largest economy in Africa and 26th largest in the world following the rebasing of its Gross Domestic Product from 1990 to 2010 constant prices. Following the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Signs a U.S. $20-Million Trade Finance Line of Credit With Shelter Afrique to Support SMEs
The African Development Bank (AfDB), on Friday, April 4, 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya, signed a US $20-million trade finance Line of Credit with the Company for Habitat and Housing in… Read more »
Africa: NEPAD Commends AfDB for Capacity Building Project to Accelerate the Delivery of PIDA
Following the signing of the Capacity Building Project between the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) during the meetings of the African Heads… Read more »
Africa: Twenty Years On, AfDB Remains Committed to Rwanda's Transformation
The African Development Bank is committed to Rwanda's vision of transformation to a middle income economy as it commemorates the 20th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
April 07, 2014
Tanzania: AfDB Approves Us $52.5 Million to Support Technical, Vocational Education
The Board of Executive Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 an African Development Fund (ADF) loan of US $52.5 million for the… Read more »
Rwanda: AfDB Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide
On Monday, April 7, 2014, the African Development Bank held a memorial ceremony to honour the victims of the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago. The 20th anniversary, Kwibuka 20, serves… Read more »
Africa: Bank Group Approves Accelerated Repayment and Voluntary Prepayment of ADFLoans
The African Development Bank Group has approved a policy document on the Accelerated Repayment and Voluntary Prepayment of ADF Loans. Read more »
April 04, 2014
Rwanda: 'Remember, Unite and Renew' - The African Development Bank Stands With Rwanda
Heading for Kigali and the 20th Kwibuka, the official commemoration of the April 1994 genocide in Rwanda, the President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, said on… Read more »
Africa: Entretien avec Leon Isaacs, PDG de DMA
Leon Isaacs est Pdg de "Developing Markets Associates Limited" (DMA), une entreprise britannique spécialisée dans la mobilisation de fonds dans les pays en… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and EU Commission Reinforce Partnership on Africa's Transformation
A joint commitment under the theme of "Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace" was at the centre of the African and European leaders meeting in Brussels yesterday and today. Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Finance Minister Welcomes Launch of Country-Focused Development Effectiveness Review
The African Development Bank (AfDB) launched the Development Effectives Review for Zambia on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Lusaka. The launch was attended by nearly all the… Read more »