November 05, 2021
North Africa: North Africa Economic Outlook 2021 - Growth Expected to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels On Rebound in Oil, Vaccines and Trade
Real gross domestic product growth in North Africa was largely negative in 2020, at -1.1% with a -5.1 percentage point drop over 2019, the African Development Bank's 2021 edition… Read more »
November 04, 2021
Africa: COP26 - Africa's Watershed Moment: Building Climate Resilience Requires a Flood of Investment in Nature
Devastating drought in Madagascar, ferocious floods across East Africa, and powerful cyclones in Mozambique. These recent natural disasters are just a taste of what Africa can… Read more »
Africa: Harnessing Africa's Forestry Sector to Drive Industrialization and Intra-Continental Trade
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East Africa: Cop 26 - Experts to Offer Innovative Ways to Finance Adaptation in East Africa
African Development Bank climate change specialists will gather on the sidelines of COP26 to champion climate adaptation in East Africa and discuss opportunities for mobilizing… Read more »
Africa: COP26 - Africa's Watershed Moment: Building Climate Resilience Requires a Flood of Investment in Nature
Devastating drought in Madagascar, ferocious floods across East Africa, and powerful cyclones in Mozambique. These recent natural disasters are just a taste of what Africa can… Read more »
Africa: Cop 26 - Experts Offer Innovative Ways to Finance Adaptation in Africa
Ahead of crucial climate talks at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, experts gathered to put forward solutions for building resilience in Africa. Read more »
November 03, 2021
Africa: African, other world leaders gather for largest summit on climate adaptation at COP26
– African and other global leaders came together at COP26 in Glasgow yesterday for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit, the largest summit to date on climate… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa's Economic Outlook Bullish Despite Covid-19 Setback, African Development Bank Report Projects
East Africa's economic growth is expected to recover to an average of 4.1% in 2021, up from 0.4% posted in 2020, according to the African Development Bank's latest economic outlook… Read more »
North Africa: Regional Civil Society Forum 2021 - North Africa Region
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Africa: African Development Bank High 5s Agenda Changing Millions of Lives in Africa, Says Bank President Akinwumi Adesina
African Development Bank Group President, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, has said that the Bank's High 5 agenda is positively changing lives for millions in Africa. Read more »
November 02, 2021
Africa: Historic Alliance Launches At COP26 to Accelerate a Transition to Renewable Energy, Access to Energy for All, and Jobs
The new Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) will be launched today at COP26 to accelerate investment in green energy transitions and renewable power solutions in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC-Africa Business Forum - Moving Africa Up the Ladder in the Battery, Electric Vehicle (Bev) and Renewable Energy Value Chain and Market
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Africa: COP26 Leaders' Event - Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit
What: COP26 Leaders' Event - Africa Adaptation Acceleration Summit Read more »
West Africa: Great Green Wall Will Turn the Sahel Green Says African Development Bank Chief
African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has highlighted the importance of stopping desertification in Africa's Sahel and turning the region green. Read more »
Africa: Moody's Affirms African Development Bank Aaa Rating, Stable Outlook
Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has affirmed the African Development Bank's Aaa long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings. The outlook remains stable. Read more »
Africa: Youth Adaptation Solutions (Youthadapt) Challenge Awards Ceremony
What: Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge Awards Ceremony Read more »
Africa: Conference On Land Policy in Africa Opens With Calls for Pro-Poor Land Policies, Equal Access, and Ownership of Land
The 2021 Conference on Land Policy in Africa opened Monday with a resounding call for African countries to develop pro-poor land policies and inclusive land tenure rights,… Read more »
October 31, 2021
Africa: Taat Program Gains Recognition Ahead of Cop26
The African Development Bank's Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) program is gaining increasing recognition as stories emerge of its impact across the… Read more »
October 30, 2021
South Africa: South Africa - African Development Bank Approves $57.67 Million Loan to Eskom to Boost Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $57.67 million loan to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, South Africa's public electricity utility--and Africa's… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and AfCFTA Secretariat Partner to Stimulate Industry
African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, said on Friday that the Bank will integrate the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into its country and… Read more »
October 29, 2021
Africa: The Gambia - African Development Bank Focuses On Agricultural Value Chains in 2021-2025 Country Strategy Paper
Agricultural value chains will be a key lever for inclusive growth in The Gambia to address development challenges and combat fragility, according to the Country Strategy Paper… Read more »
October 28, 2021
East Africa: East Africa Economic Outlook 2021
What: Launch of the East Africa Economic Outlook 2021 Read more »
October 27, 2021
Africa: Deliver Financing for Adaptation and Resilience in Africa, Global Leaders Urge Ahead of Cop26
Ahead of key climate talks at COP26 in Glasgow, African leaders and development partners have called for greater funding towards climate adaptation. Read more »
Africa: Boost Industrial Manufacturing to Accelerate Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria, African Development Bank Head Says
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has said low levels of industrial manufacturing are hampering economic growth and development in Nigeria and many… Read more »
East Africa: African Development Bank Approves $10 Million Equity Investment to Boost Cold Storage and Distribution of Food, Pharmaceuticals, in East Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an equity investment of $10 million in the ARCH Cold Chain Solutions East Africa Fund (CCSEAF) to support the… Read more »