April 06, 2023
Eritrea: Eritrea - The African Development Bank Board Approves U.S.$49.92 Million to Build a 30 Mw Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in Dekemhare
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April 05, 2023
Africa: Hear From Women Smallholder Farmers About How Digital Microinsurance, Together With Digital Agronomy Tips Can Help Them Mitigate Against Climatic and Other Risks to Their Crops.
"We are very happy knowing that whenever we face disasters, there is insurance to help us." Read more »
April 04, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Business Opportunities Seminar - First Edition 2023
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Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery
The African Development Bank has appointed Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, a Cameroonian national, Vice President for its Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Professor Kevin Chika Urama Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management
The African Development Bank has appointed Professor Kevin Chika Urama as Chief Economist and Vice President for the Bank's Economic Governance and Knowledge Management complex.… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Simon Mizrahi Vice President for Technology and Corporate Services
The African Development Bank has appointed Simon Mizrahi, a British national, Vice President for its Technology and Corporate Services Complex, with effect from the 1st of April… Read more »
Africa: Eco Nubia - A Model for Reviving Egypt's Heritage While Preserving the Environment
Located within a short distance from the famous Aswan Dam, the Temple of Philae, on the islet of Aguilkya, immerses visitors in the history of ancient Egypt. Dedicated to the… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: African Development Bank Facilitates 3rd Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting in Harare On Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process
Zimbabwe moved closer to resolving its debt issues last week as it hosted the third debt and arrears clearance structured dialogue platform meeting with development partners and… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Africa: Egypt - the Abu Rawash Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Model of Sustainable Development
Eight kilometers northwest of the Pyramids of Giza, the western bank of the Nile is home to the archaeological site of Abu Rawash. Just nearby is one of the world's largest… Read more »
Africa: Transform Political Commitment to Action to Achieve Nutrition Targets in Africa, Nutrition Champion Urges
African Union and development partners underline importance of financing nutrition as a pillar to accelerate and sustain socioeconomic development and prosperity Read more »
March 30, 2023
São Tomé and Príncipe: Sao Tome and Principe - African Development Bank Signs $3.2 Million Loan Agreement for Upgrade of National Switch Payment System
The African Development Bank Group and the government of Sao Tome and Principe have signed a $3.2 million loan agreement to upgrade the country's National Switch payment system… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana - African Development Bank and Cif Enhance Gender-Responsive Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Capacity in Forestry Sector
The African Development Bank and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) held a three-day workshop to enhance in-country gender-responsive monitoring, evaluation and reporting capacity in… Read more »
Africa: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program Showcases African Youths Driving Climate Innovation
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration program (AAAP) - a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation - recently showcased its initiative to… Read more »
Africa: Beyond Umeme (Electricity) for All
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Senegal: Gender in Focus - African Development Bank's Digital Ambassadors Program Training Boosts Senegalese Entrepreneur Business Performance, Service to Community
Senegalese entrepreneur Fatou Diouf is one of 1,000 youth selected from 21,000 applicants for the African Development Bank's Digital Ambassadors program. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: Africa's 2030 Universal Electricity Access Goal - 'Clock Running Out,' Says Adesina in Berlin
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has told a high-level international conference in Berlin that urgent action is needed to reduce the world's dependence… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Benban, a Model of Clean Energy Production in Africa
In the land of gold, near Aswan, the jewel of the Nile, lies one of the largest solar parks in the world: Benban. This is no coincidence: located between latitudes 22 and 31.5… Read more »
Egypt: Egyptian African Business Association Meets With Team From African Development Bank Country Office
The African Development Bank's new Country Manager for Egypt, Abdourahmane Diaw, has received a delegation from the Egyptian African Business Association (EABA). Read more »
Mauritius: African Development Bank Approves $147 Million in Subordinated Debt to the Mauritius Commercial Bank to Bolster Capital Base and Drive Loan Portfolio Growth
The Board of the African Development Bank Group has approved $147 million in subordinated debt to the Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd (MCB) to enhance its capital base and mobilize… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Africa: Gender in Focus - How Technology and Education Can Transform the Water Sector and Improve the Lives of Women and Girls
Reflecting on my journey, my educational choices as a woman have been driven by curiosity and a desire to solve problems. Studying civil engineering and environmental technology… Read more »
Africa: Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank Group, 22-26 May 2023
Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth in Africa Read more »
March 27, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Mouhamed Ba As Director, Corporate Programs in the Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Mouhamed Ba, as Director, Corporate Programs in the Vice Presidency for Technology and Corporate Services, effective 1st March… Read more »
Ghana: African Development Bank Approves $28.49 Million Grant to Enhance Ghana's Universal Electrification Goal
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a grant of $28.49 million for Ghana to construct renewable energy infrastructure that will increase its… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Africa: Mauritania - African Development Bank and BCI Group Sign U.S.$ 485,000 Afawa Technical Assistance Agreement to Promote Financial Inclusion of African Women's Enterprises
The African Development Bank and the Bank for Trade and Industry (BCI) of Mauritania have signed a $485,000 technical assistance agreement for the Affirmative Finance Action for… Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank Signs Ꞓ362,000 Grant Agreement With Hadejia Jama'are Komadugu Yobe Basin-Trust Fund to Support Water Resources Development in Northern Nigeria
The African Development Bank has signed a Ꞓ362,000 grant agreement with Hadejia Jama'are Komadugu Yobe Basin-Trust Fund to prepare additional studies under the second phase of… Read more »
