September 13, 2022
Mauritania: Mauritanie - Visite Du Président Du Groupe De La Banque Africaine De Développement, Akinwumi Adesina
Quoi ? Visite en Mauritanie Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank, UN Capital Development Fund Showcase Non-Market Tools to Mobilize Finance for Adaptation
The African Development Bank and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) featured two innovative mechanisms for scaling up adaptation action and finance during a joint event held… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Africa: Egypt, African Development Bank Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding On the Hosting of the 2023 Annual Meetings in Sharm El Sheikh
The Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the African Development Bank Group on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding on the hosting of the Bank Group's 2023 Annual… Read more »
Africa: Meet the African Development Bank's New Executive Directors, Including Five Women
The African Development Bank has welcomed 12 new Executive Directors, including five women, for a three-year term. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Residents of Kasai Oriental Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo Take Ownership of Bank-Funded Drinking Water Systems
Over a one-week period, from 31 July to 7 August 2022, eleven towns in the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Kasai Oriental province took ownership of drinking water supply… Read more »
Africa: Africa Loses Up to 15 Percent of Its GDP Per Capita Annually Because of Climate Change - African Development Bank Acting Chief Economist Kevin Urama
Africa has been losing from 5 to 15% of its GDP per capita growth because of climate change and its related impacts, but needs about $1.6 trillion between 2022 and 2030 to meet its… Read more »
Cape Verde: African Development Bank's Support to Propel Cabo Verde's Efforts to Become Regional ICT Hub
Cabo Verde is on course to becoming a regional ICT hub, thanks to the country's investment in a digital transformation vision, with active support from the African Development… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Development Evaluation Week 2022
This edition of the biennial knowledge conference will explore ideas on how governments and development partners can use evaluation evidence to inform decisions aimed at building a… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Issues Eur 1.25 Billion 2.25 Percent 7-Year Global Benchmark Social Bond Due 14 September 2029
On Wednesday 7th September 2022, the African Development Bank ("AfDB"), rated Aaa (Moody's) / AAA (S&P) / AAA (Fitch) / AAA (Japan Credit Rating), launched and priced a new EUR… Read more »
Africa: Adfi-Pula Webinar II
Closing gender gap in digital microinsurance among women smallholders in Africa - sharing mid-term knowledge, learning & impact. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Africa: A New Report Signals Progress On African Countries' Efforts Toward Readiness for Green Growth
Kenya, Morocco and Tunisia have incorporated into their constitutions rights to a clean and safe environment Read more »
Cape Verde: Upgraded Maio Port to Transform Economy, Boost Trade in Cabo Verde
African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina on Wednesday inaugurated the upgraded Port of Maio in Cabo Verde, which will help reduce sea travel time to the capital… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Africa: African and Other Global Leaders Meeting in Rotterdam Say the Continent Is At a Tipping Point for Climate Adaptation Action
"Africa has a Fever" - Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Read more »
Africa: At Africa Climate Week, Panelists Underline the Power of Partnerships to Deliver Nationally Determined Contributions Across the Continent
Representatives from across the continent gathered to share their experiences of implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at the just-ended Africa Climate Week. They… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Cameroon: Climate Change Poses a Health Challenge in Cameroon
Dr. Paul Eloundou understands the challenges posed by climate change only too well. A resident in Yaoundé and the director of one of the largest district hospitals, he is an… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank's Enhanced Private Sector Assistance to Central African Region to Strengthen Engagement With Private Sector
Following the announcement of an additional $5 billion to the African Development Bank's Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA) program from the government of Japan, the Bank's… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Sponsor of African Green Revolution Forum (Agrf)
Bank to participate in more than a dozen AGRF events Read more »
Africa: Green Recovery, Green Jobs, and Inclusive Growth in Africa
What: Webinar on Green Recovery, Green Jobs, and Inclusive Growth in Africa Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President to Inaugurate Port of Maio During Visit to Cabo Verde
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina will inaugurate the upgraded Port of Maio on Wednesday during a three-day visit to Cabo Verde. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank - Civil Society Forum 2022
What: Civil Society Forum 2022 Read more »
September 05, 2022
Central Africa: African Climate Week 2022 - In Central Africa, the African Development Bank Collaborates With UN Agencies to Advance Climate Action
The African Development Bank and several UN agencies - the UN Regional Office for Central Africa, the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the UN Office… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Portugal Sign Eur 400 Million Guarantee Agreement to Underpin Lusophone Compact
The African Development Bank and the Portuguese government have signed a guarantee agreement to be extended to the African Development Bank under the Lusophone Compact. The Compact… Read more »
Chad: Chad - No More Class Disruptions for Pupils As Project Delivers Toilets in 11 Regions
Until three years ago, pupils at the Number One Evangelical Church of Chad primary school were forced to relieve themselves in the open air or go home to use the toilet. Now the… Read more »
September 02, 2022
Madagascar: In the Southwest of Madagascar, New Roads Mean Easier Access to Health Services
The year is 2018. Sitting in her office in the southwest of Madagascar, Razay Zanabaindrano recounts a tragic incident that resulted from poor roads in her hometown. Read more »
Africa: Ticad8 Official Side Event - Africa Continental Investor Convening: Partnering for SDG Investments in the Green & Blue Economy in Pursuit of Agenda 2063
Date: 6 September 2022 Read more »
