June 16, 2022
Africa: Africa and the Caribbean to Strengthen Cooperation Through Their Regional Development Banks
Economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean took a strong upward turn this week as the regions' premier financial institutions--the African Development Bank and the Caribbean… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Africa: Africa Development Bank Draws Together Experts to Highlight South-South Experiences in Achieving a Just Transition
The African Development Bank Group hosted a workshop to explore securing a just transition in the developing world. The session, which took place during the World Bank's… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Brings Together African Regulators and Utilities On the 2022 Electricity Regulatory Index
The African Development Bank Group recently held a two-day workshop for electricity sector regulators and utilities on its annual flagship report, the Electricity Regulatory Index… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Africa: "Africa and the Bank have shown incredible resilience to the pandemic"
Simon Mizrahi heads the Delivery, Performance Management and Results Division of the African Development Bank, which publishes the Annual Development Effectiveness Review. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - A Food and Nutrition Project Has Been a 'Godsend' for Students At Village Schools
It's 13:00 at the primary school in Konioudou, a village in the rural commune of Kombissiri, about 40 km outside the capital Ouagadougou, and it's time for the pupils' midday… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Invest €10 Million in Reinsurance Firm Cica-Re
The African Development Bank has signed an agreement to invest in the Joint Reinsurance Company of Member States of Conférence Interafricaine des Marchés d'Assurances… Read more »
Africa: Launch of the Tax Transparency in Africa 2022 Report
What: Launch of the Tax Transparency in Africa 2022 report Read more »
Ghana: Ghana - Economy Shows Signs of Rebound, but Covid-19 and the Ukraine-Russia Crisis Will Test Resilience and Inclusivity - - Report
Ghana has enjoyed two decades of steady growth, but the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia crisis could dent economic prospects, according to an African… Read more »
Egypt: Third Edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development to Be Held in Cairo, Hybrid Format
Who: African Development Bank, development partners Read more »
Ghana: Ghana - Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Extends $2m to Etg Inputs Ghana Limited to Boost Farmers' Access to Fertilizers
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) will extend a $2 million partial trade credit guarantee to ETG Inputs Ghana Limited to support delivery of fertilizer to 200,000… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina to Deliver the 2022 William G. Demas Lecture
President of the African Development Bank Group, (AFDB) Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina will deliver the prestigious William G. Demas Memorial Lecture at the Caribbean Development Bank's… Read more »
June 09, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank to launch public financial management academy to build capacity in African countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Wednesday approved the creation of a virtual academy to build public financial management capacity in African countries.… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Africa: Malawi - African Development Bank Extends Grants of $9.25 Million for Rollout of Climate Disaster Risk Financing
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved two grants of $9.25 million to implement the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme (ADRiFi) in Malawi. The… Read more »
Africa: Global Community of Practice (G-Cop) Policy Dialogue Series - The Success or Failure of Current Development Finance Models in Africa
What: 9th G-CoP E-Policy Dialogue Read more »
June 06, 2022
Africa: Djibouti Strategically Placed to Become Global ICT Center, Says Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina met with President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti Guelleh and senior government officials at the weekend to discuss… Read more »
June 04, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Calls for More Partnerships to Build Africa's Social Infrastructure
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina wrapped up his official visit to Kenya on Friday, meeting with African diplomatic envoys and international development… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank, Global Center on Adaptation host dialogue to look at climate risks facing Gambia's port of Banjul fourth expansion project
The African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation hosted a virtual dialogue on Monday last week to discuss climate adaptation related to the Port of Banjul Fourth… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Launches New Initiative to Build Financial Acumen of African Cities
The African Development Bank and United Cities and Local Governments, a global umbrella group for local and metropolitan governments, have announced the launch of a new program to… Read more »
Mozambique: After Cyclones, Conflict and Covid-19, Recovering Mozambique Prepares Next Five-Year Strategy
The national economy is beginning to recover from the economic contraction seen in 2020, and has attracted greater volumes of domestic and foreign investment, said Mozambique… Read more »
Africa: Africa Information Highway Live Exchange - Innovation in Official Statistics
What: Panel discussion: Innovation in official statistics - hype or here to stay? Read more »
North Africa: Conference On the Future of Labor and the Role of Entrepreneurship and Msmes in North Africa
Who: African Development Bank Group and the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills of Morocco Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Reaffirms Its Commitment to Combating Desertification and Land Degradation At COP15
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification concluded with a united global pledge to boost drought resilience and land… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Africa: Introducing the Green Minerals Partners - Mining Indaba Session Reveals Africa's Plan to Cash in On Battery and Electric Mineral Market
The African Development Bank affirmed its commitment to supporting African countries to harness their mineral resources at the recent Mining Indaba held in Cape Town. Read more »
Africa: Liberia, DRC, South Sudan, Chad, Provide Lessons On Promoting Resilience in Africa
The Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) unit at the African Development Bank has published two evaluation reports that examine the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi - African Development Bank Gives Financial Sector a Boost With New Tools to Support Local Corporates, SMEs and Domestic Trade
Members of the African Development Bank Group's Financial Sector Development Department (trade finance division) have concluded a successful visit to Malawi aimed at strengthening… Read more »