January 16, 2008
Africa: Independent High-Level Panel Report on the AfDB in the 21st Century to be Launched in Tunis
"We believe the ADB can, and must become the premier development institution in Africa, providing a strong voice for- and within- Africa, so that Africans can take their… Read more »
January 14, 2008
Africa: AfDB Hosts International Conference on the Sustainable Management of Congo Basin Forest Ecosystems Financing Mechanisms
During the 2nd Summit Meeting of Heads of State of Central African States on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystems held in Brazzaville, Congo, from February… Read more »
December 18, 2007
Africa: AFDB Approves a Total of U.S. $406.29 Million in Loans and Grants to 4 African Countries
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Monday in Tunis approved a total loan and grant package of USD 406.29 million for development projects and programs in four of the… Read more »
December 15, 2007
Africa: Interview with AFDB Treasurer, Pierre Van Peteghem
"The bond issued now in South Africa ... is a significant step forward for the Bank's local currency initiative and will hopefully boost our efforts in other domestic markets… Read more »
December 13, 2007
Africa: Record Level of Support for the African Development Fund (ADF)
Representatives from donor countries agreed today to a record level of support for the African Development Fund (ADF), the soft window of the African Development Bank. Over the… Read more »
December 11, 2007
Africa: Record Level of Support for the African Development Fund (ADF)
Representatives from donor countries agreed today to a record level of support for the African Development Fund (ADF), the soft window of the African Development Bank. Over the… Read more »
Africa: UK Urges International Community to Increase Aid
UK Minister for International Development, Shriti Vadera, on December 10, 2007, addressed the ADF-11 replenishment meeting in London. Following on from the UK decision to double… Read more »
Africa: UK Urges International Community to Increase Aid to Africa
UK Minister for International Development, Shriti Vadera, on December 10, 2007, addressed the ADF-11 replenishment meeting in London. Following on from the UK decision to double… Read more »
December 10, 2007
Africa: 11th Replenishment of the African Development Fund
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December 05, 2007
Cote d'Ivoire: U.S.$31 Million Grant for Post-Crisis Multi-Sector Institutional Support
Cote d'Ivoire will receive a grant of 20 million Units of Account (UA*), about US$ 31.43 million, approved on Wednesday in Tunis by the Board of Directors of the African… Read more »
Egypt: U.S. $150 Million Loan to Damietta Container Terminal
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved on Tuesday in Tunis, a USD 150 million loan to finance the Damietta container terminal situated on… Read more »
December 04, 2007
Africa: AFDB President Speaks to West African Media on African Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, was recently a guest on the 'Ivorian Radio and Television Forum', the prime time current affairs programme… Read more »
November 30, 2007
Africa: Financing Transport for Growth in Africa-ICA Meeting from 3-4 December in Tunis
The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) will from December 3-4, 2007 organise a meeting on the theme: "Financing Transport for Growth in Africa", in Tunis. Read more »
Africa: Financing Transport for Growth ICA Meeting From 3-4 December in Tunis
The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) will from December 3-4, 2007 organise a meeting on the theme: "Financing Transport for Growth in Africa", in Tunis. Read more »
November 29, 2007
Africa: African Water Ministers and AFDB Organize the First African Water Week
The first African Water week (AWW-1) will be held in Tunis from 26-28 March, 2008. The event, to be hosted by the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) and the African… Read more »
November 28, 2007
Africa: Amcow And ADB Organize Continent's First Water Week
The African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) and the African Development Bank (ADB) are proud to host the First African Water Week (AWW-1) event to be held in Tunis from… Read more »
November 27, 2007
Africa: UK Doubles Contribution to African Development Fund
"This is historical and demonstrates confidence in the AfDB", says President Donald Kaberuka. Read more »
Africa: UK Doubles Contribution to African Development Fund
The United Kingdom announced on Tuesday, 27 November 2007 that it is doubling its contribution to the 11th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF XI), the first… Read more »
November 23, 2007
East Africa: Submarine Cable System Reaches Financial Close
The African Development Bank (AfDB), along with other participating development financial institutions (DFIs) have signed loan agreements for the East African Submarine Cable… Read more »
November 22, 2007
Africa: AFDB President and US Treasury Secretary Call for Intensified Public Private Partnerships in Africa
Accra, 22 November 2007 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka and the United States Treasury Secretary, Henry Paulson have called for intensified… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President And U.S. Treasury Secretary Call for Intensified Public Private Partnerships
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka and the United States Treasury Secretary, Henry Paulson have called for intensified Public Private Partnerships… Read more »
November 21, 2007
Africa: Development Fund Approves U.S.$ 264 Million Loans And Grants for Kenya, Madagascar and The Gambia
Kenya, Madagascar and the Gambia are the beneficiaries of loans and grants with a combined value of 167.8 million Units of Account (UA*), about US$263.76 million, approved in Tunis… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. $55 Million ADF Loan for Water Services Boards Support Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, approved on Wednesday in Tunis a loan of 35.19… Read more »
Madagascar: U.S. $15 Million for Manombo Irrigation Area Rehabilitation Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) on Wednesday in Tunis approved A loan and a grant with a combined value of 9.5 million Units of Account (UA*) , about… Read more »
Africa: African Development Fund Approves U.S. $ 264 Million Loans And Grants for Kenya, Madagascar And the Gambia
Kenya, Madagascar and the Gambia are the beneficiaries of loans and grants with a combined value of 167.8 million Units of Account (UA*), about US$263.76 million, approved in Tunis… Read more »