June 05, 2009
Africa: 9th International Economic Forum on Africa-Meet the Challenges Posed by International Financial Crisis
The ninth edition of the World Economic Forum on Africa opened on June 5th, in Paris, France, with Bank Group Chief Economist, Louis Kasekende, making introductory remarks. On… Read more »
Africa: Civil Society Organizations Participate in AfDB Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank (AfDB) takes participatory development seriously. At its 2009 Annual Meetings in Dakar, civil society organizations participated in a full program… Read more »
Africa: 9th OECD/AfDB International Economic Forum on Africa
Location: French Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment 139, rue de Bercy - 75012 Paris Read more »
June 03, 2009
Africa: U.S.$ 47 Million ADF Grant for Koumra-Sarh Road
Tunis, June 2, 2009 - The Republic of Chad will receive a grant of 31.61 million Units of Account (UA*), about US$ 47.34 million, approved on Tuesday in Tunis by the Executive… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves CFAF 750 Million Equity Investment in Banque Congolaise de l'Habitat
Tunis, June 2, 2009 - The Board of Directors of the African Development (AfDB) Bank Group has approved financing for a CFAF 750-million investment in the Equity of the Banque… Read more »
June 02, 2009
Africa: AfDB and OECD Organize Conference on "Contracting Out Core Government Functions and Services in Fragile and Post-Conflict Situations"
In collaboration with the OECD Partnership for Democratic Governance (PDG), the Fragile States Unit (OSFU) of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is organizing an… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves Emergency Humanitarian Aid Grant
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Tuesday, June 2, 2008, approved an emergency humanitarian aid grant of US$1 million to finance repair work on the Bas Mangoky irrigated… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 1.5 Billion Budget Support for Botswana
The African Development Bank (AfDB) today approved a loan of 1.5 billion US$ for Botswana, one of the best managed economies in Africa. The loan falls within the framework of the… Read more »
Africa: AfBD Chief Economist Speaks at Africa - Moving Forward Conference in Dublin
As part of Africa Day celebrations on May 25, 2009, a conference held on the theme: "Africa- Moving Forward," took place at Trinity College Dublin, with the African Development… Read more »
June 01, 2009
Africa: African Water Facility and Liberia Sign a Grant Agreement
The Government of Liberia, represented by Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance, and the African Water Facility (AWF), represented by Andrianarison Rakotobe, Director,… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Launches Water and Sanitation Project in Malawi
The African Development Bank (AfDB) launched in Lilongwe on 28 and 29 May 2009 a Water and Sanitation project. The 5 year project with a total cost of US$47.2 million is part of… Read more »
May 29, 2009
Africa: AfDB Supports Clean Technology/Energy Investments
An Equity Investment of ZAR 100 Million for the Evolution One Fund Read more »
Africa: AfDB Supports Submarine Fiber Optic Cable for Western Africa
A Senior Loan of up to USD 66 million to finance the Main One Project Read more »
Africa: AfDB President in Morocco
Rabat, May 28, 2009 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, is currently in Rabat, Morocco, on an official visit. On Thursday, May 28, 2009, he met… Read more »
May 28, 2009
Africa: AfDB Supports the Franchising Sector in Egypt
Mandla Gantsho, Vice President in charge of Infrastructure, Private Sector and Regional Integration and H.E. Ahmed Ismail, Ambassador of Arabic Republic of Egypt in Tunisia, signed… Read more »
Africa: U.S.$ 66 Million ADF Loan for Irrigation Programme
The programme, approved by the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessionary window of the Group on Wednesday in Tunis, is designed to contribute to… Read more »
May 27, 2009
Africa: AfDB and Mozambique Negotiate Nacala Road Corridor Project
This multinational project will promote economic growth and regional integration within SADC, through the development of reliable, effective and seamless transport infrastructure.… Read more »
May 26, 2009
Africa: Short-Term Strategy
The strategy, which covers the next 19 months to December 2010, is anchored on support to the Inclusive Government (IG) formed in February 2009 on the basis of a Global Political… Read more »
Africa: Support for AfDB Short-Term Support Strategy
The strategy, which covers the next 19 months to December 2010, is anchored on support to the Inclusive Government (IG) formed in February 2009 on the basis of a Global Political… Read more »
May 25, 2009
Africa: Interview With Mr. Kordjé Bédoumra, Secretary-General of the AfDBank
"I can say that things went as planned. The main success indicator is the appreciation expressed by the governors, observers, the media and participants, in general, on the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Group Approves U.S.$ 36 Million for Road Projects in Malawi
Designed to improve transport services, the project will promote economic growth and poverty reduction through a coordinated transport environment that fosters safe and competitive… Read more »
May 22, 2009
Africa: Liberia's Finance Minister Eyes Even More Productive Engagements With AfDB
Liberia's Finance Minister, Augustine K. Ngafuan, has expressed a strong desire for his country to engage the African Development Bank in a more productive way. Read more »
Africa: Bringing About a Common African Platform
Two of the MDG goals -- economic growth and poverty reduction - recall two critical situations: the financial crisis and the environmental situation. Read more »
Africa: U.S.D 1bn Global Benchmark 3.000 Percent Issue Due 27 May 2014
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA (Moody's/S&P/Fitch), has successfully priced a USD 1 billion Global benchmark issue due 27 May 2014 through DAIWA, GOLDMAN SACHS… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Web Site Wins Three Prizes
The External relations and Communications Unit (ERCU) is pleased to announce that the AfDB web site has just won three awards. These awards have been granted based on the site's… Read more »