December 16, 2022
Africa: Mauritius - African Development Bank to Help Build Sustainable Infrastructure and Economic Resilience
For 2022-2027, the African Development Bank's main objective is to support Mauritius' ambitions to become a high-income country by 2030. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda - In Kigali, World Circular Economy Forum Paves the Way for African Leadership Toward a Circular Future
Rwanda's Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya and African Development Bank Country Manager Aissa Toure Sarr with members of the Bank's WCEF organizing team in Kigali Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: New Report Shows Need for Greater Action If Africa Is to Hit SDG, Agenda 2063 Targets
The coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and climate change have all hampered Africa's progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 2030 less than 8… Read more »
Africa: Desert to Power - Ministers Meeting in Nouakchott Commit to Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships
The third ministerial meeting of the 5 Sahel countries of the Desert to Power initiative has taken place under the theme "Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships in the… Read more »
Africa: Policy Dialogue - The Equitable Framework and Finance for Extractive-Based Countries in Transition
What: Policy Dialogue on Natural Resource-based Development focusing on the Equitable Framework and Finance for Extractive-Based Countries in Transition (EFFECT) tool Read more »
Africa: CBD COP15 - New African Development Bank, Wwf Study Calls for Urgent Attention and Increased Investment in Africa's Biodiversity
From left: Vanessa Ushie, Arona Soumare, Jo Mulongoy , Prudence Galega, Ousseynou Kasse, Jeanne Ntain and Innocent Maloba Read more »
December 13, 2022
Senegal: African Development Bank Group President Appoints Senegal's Former Minister Amadou Hott As Special Envoy for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has appointed Senegal's former minister Amadou Hott, as his Special Envoy and global champion for the Alliance for… Read more »
Africa: Sudan - African Development Bank Group Commits Nearly $74 Million to Boost Wheat Production
Daf'Allah Mohamed Ahmed is one of more than 1,400 farmers and stakeholders taking part in the TAAT program, set to expand under the African Emergency Food Production Facility… Read more »
Africa: 2022 AEC - Accessing Clean, Affordable Energy in Africa Is Key As the World Moves Towards Energy Transition: Panelists
Representatives of the African Development Bank, the World Bank, UNDP, and UNECA discuss Africa's just energy transition at the 2022 African Economic Conference in Mauritius. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index Shows Improvement in Visa Policies Across Continent
Despite Covid-19 lockdowns and travel disruptions, 93% of African countries have maintained or improved their score relative to 2021 Read more »
Africa: African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation - Enhancing Technology Access and Transfer for Domestic Manufacturing in Africa
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Africa: Enhancing Technology Access and Transfer for Domestic Manufacturing in Africa
What: Forum to introduce newly launched African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation Read more »
Africa: COP27 - African Development Bank and Oecd Development Centre Join Forces to Roll Out Policy Toolbox for a Sustainable Low-Carbon Transition in Africa
The African Development Bank and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Development Centre have teamed up to roll out a new policy toolbox for a just… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Conference 2022 Urges Development Community to "Walk the Talk" On Innovative Solutions to Fight Climate Change
The 2022 African Economic conference, held in Mauritius, brought together policymakers, climate experts, private sector representatives, academics, and youth to develop an action… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Appoints Professor Padmashree Gehl Sampath As Special Advisor for Pharmaceuticals and Health Infrastructure to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
The African Development Bank Group has appointed renowned Professor Padmashree Gehl Sampath as a special advisor on pharmaceuticals and health infrastructure to the Bank's… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone - African Development Fund Extends Additional Grant Funding of $12 Million to Boost Drive for Self-Sufficiency in Rice
The African Development Bank is supporting Sierra Leone to achieve self sufficiency in rice, a key staple food Read more »
December 09, 2022
Africa: African Economic Conference Opens With a Strong Call for Adaptation Measures to Tackle the "Looming Climate Change Threat" to Africa
The 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) opened today in the island nation of Mauritius with a strong call for Africa to adopt smart technologies to tackle what speakers… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, World Bank Launch Electricity Regulatory Index Reports for Africa and the World
The African Development Bank and the World Bank have launched reports capturing the state of the power sector regulation in Africa and across the developing world. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and African Union Commission to Release the 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index
What: Launch of the 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index Read more »
Africa: Achieving Zero Hunger in Africa Is Within Reach, Say Global Agriculture Leaders in Rome Ahead of 2023 Africa Food Summit in Dakar
Eradicating hunger in Africa by 2030 is possible, said global agriculture leaders in Rome. Meeting ahead of the African Food Summit (Dakar 2) to be hosted by President Macky Sall… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Provides $10 Million Grant to Support Tulu Moye Geothermal Resource Development
The African Development Bank's SEFA is supporting the Tulu Moye Geothermal project in Ethiopia with $10m. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, African Securities Exchange Association Launch Aelp E-Platform Linking Seven African Capital Markets With $1.5 Trillion Market Capitalization.
Representatives of the African Securities Exchanges Association, the African Development Bank and other partners at the launch of the African Exchanges Linkage Project Link Trading… Read more »
West Africa: The African Development Bank, Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Fund Team Up to Bolster Customs Services in Five Sahel Countries
The African Development Bank, with the support of the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Fund (KOAFEC) brought together 40 customs officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad… Read more »
Benin: Meeting of the African Development Bank With Benin Civil Society
What ? Meeting with Beninese civil society Read more »
December 07, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of Congo - African Development Fund Provides Grant of $12 Million to Develop the Financial Market and Drive Financial Inclusion
The African Development Bank is supporting financial sector reforms in DR Congo that will provide access to financial services for vulnerable populations in rural areas. Read more »