December 20, 2021
West Africa: West African Monetary Union - African Development Bank Group Extends $400,000 Grant for Development of Regional Financial Markets Infrastructure
The African Development Bank Group has approved $400,000 in grant funding for technical assistance to support automation of securities issuance by the West African Economic and… Read more »
Africa: Can Women Benefit From Green Jobs? "Yes, But... " Says Report By UN Women, African Development Bank
The transition to a green economy is expected to create many new jobs around the world, including in sub-Saharan Africa. But will the economic transformation offer women access to… Read more »
December 18, 2021
Africa: Stephen Ashcroft Appointed the African Development Bank's Director of Corporate Services and Procurement
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Ashcroft as Director, General Services and Procurement, with effect from 16 February 2022. Read more »
December 17, 2021
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Ms Yacine Fal As Acting Vice President, Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine FAL, currently Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, as the Acting Vice… Read more »
Africa: African Development Fund Grants $1.5 Million to Smart Africa Alliance to Strengthen the Policy Environment for Digital Trade and E-Commerce Across Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $1.5 million grant to assess policy gaps in the digital trade and e-commerce ecosystems in 10 countries… Read more »
Africa: Dr. Alex Mubiru Appointed Acting Director General, Cabinet Office of the President of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Mubiru as Acting Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, effective from December… Read more »
December 16, 2021
Ethiopia: Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde and African Development Bank Chief Akinwumi Adesina Discuss Ethiopia's Development Priorities
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde met with African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina while on a working visit to Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank Board Approves $170 Million for Investment in Nigeria's Digital and Creative Start-Ups
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of $170 million to finance a digital and creative enterprises program in Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: G7 Development Finance Institutions Create Platform to Boost Investment in Fragile States
New collaboration will be based in London and headed by Vivianne Infante, CDC's Ethiopia Country Director Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Board Approves Line of Credit of €70 Million and $24 Million Equity Investment to West African Development Bank
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a line of credit of €70 million and an equity investment of $24 million, to be granted to the West African… Read more »
December 15, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank's Board of Directors Approves the Institution's Borrowing Program for 2022
The 2022 borrowing program of the African Development Bank was approved on December 14th by the Board of Directors for up to $10 billion to be raised from the capital markets. Read more »
Africa: 2021 Visa Openness Index Calls for Easier Travel to Propel Africa Out of Covid-19 Slump
Opening up Africa's borders to travel will drive investment and an economic rebound, according to the authors of the 2021 Africa Visa Openness Index. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Publishes Market Study On Demand for Adaptation Benefits in Africa
The African Development Bank, in partnership with professional services provider Ernst & Young and Perspectives Climate Group, has published a study on the demand for Certified… Read more »
December 14, 2021
Africa: We Must Act Now to Avert Catastrophe Says Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo
The cost of global climate change will be borne mostly by the poor Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan - A Doctor Recalls Trauma and Triumphs With Covid-19 Patients
Dr. Abe Manase Lori is haunted by the memory of a 45-year-old patient who succumbed to Covid-19 at the beginning of the pandemic in South Sudan. Read more »
Kenya: Technical Education Transforming Rural Towns and Livelihoods in Kenya
Kemeloi, a rural township in Kenya's North Rift region, is witnessing a social and economic transformation. Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank Loans Nigeria $210 Million for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones
A $210 million loan approved by the African Development Bank's Board of Directors on Monday could impact the lives of millions of people in Africa's most populous country. The loan… Read more »
December 13, 2021
Africa: Five African Countries Shine a Light On Renewables As They Deliver Powerful Investment Pitches At the Africa Energy Marketplace
Five African countries presented their investment cases at the recent Africa Energy Marketplace, which brought together governments, the private sector and development partners, to… Read more »
December 09, 2021
Tanzania: The African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Patricia N. Laverley As Country Manager, Designate for the Tanzania Country Office
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Patricia N. Laverley as Country Manager, designated for the Tanzania Country Office, effective 01… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank's Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation Program Receives Gold Stevie® Award in 2021 International Business Awards®
The African Development Bank received a first place "Gold Stevie" at the 18th Annual International Business Awards virtual event, in recognition of the institution's digital… Read more »
December 08, 2021
Africa: Uganda Tops African Development Bank's Electricity Regulatory Index for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Uganda's electricity sector is Africa's best regulated across a number of key metrics, according to the African Development Bank's 2021 Electricity… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Ms. Hassatou Diop N'sele As Acting Vice-President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hassatou DIOP N'SELE as the Acting Vice-President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective 1… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Professor Kevin Chika Urama As the Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Complex
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Kevin Chika URAMA as Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for the Economic Governance and… Read more »
Africa: African Journalists Share Their Experiences Covering Climate Issues
African journalists shared their experiences covering climate issues across the continent at the COP26 climate conference held recently in Glasgow. Read more »
December 06, 2021
Africa: 2021 AEC - Reforms, Debt Initiatives Come Under the Spotlight As Africa Enters 'Critical' Phase
The conference brought together leading thinkers, development specialists and policymakers virtually and in Sal, Carbo Verde, to present their latest research on the challenges… Read more »
