Africa: Private Sector SMEs Should Be Catalytic Force in Industrialization of Agriculture

Private sector small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should be the catalytic force in the industrialization and modernization of agriculture, a paper delivered Monday at the 2016… Read more »

Africa: Study Expresses Skepticism About Ability of African Agriculture to Support Agro-Industry Strategy

A study from the Meredith Hanlon Department of Economics, Environmental Science, and Biology, Allegheny College, USA, doubts the ability of African agriculture in its present state… Read more »

Africa: Experts Seek Timely Climate Action to Support Rural Farmers

Experts at the 2016 African Economic Conference on Monday called for timely implementation of climate actions and release of information capable of assisting rural farmers against… Read more »

Africa: Conference Partners, Nigerian Minister Engage With Media On Theme of Agro-Allied Industrialization for Inclusive Growth

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB); Abdalla Hamdok, Acting Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA); Abdoulaye Mar… Read more »

Africa: African Economic Conference Opens in Abuja - Agricultural Transformation On the Agenda

The 11th African Economic Conference (AEC) kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria, on Monday with a consensus on the need to scale up the continent’s agricultural… Read more »

Africa: African Agripreneurs Take the Spotlight

On Friday 2nd December 2016, close to 25 young African agricultural entrepreneurs from various countries in the continent were welcomed at the AfDB's headquarters in Abidjan… Read more »

Africa: The African Development Bank Group Appoints Ms. Atsuko Toda As Director for Agricultural Finance and Rural Development

The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Atsuko Toda as Director for Agricultural Finance and Rural Development with effect from 1st… Read more »

Africa: Opening Speech Delivered By Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank, At the African Economic Conference, Abuja, December 5, 2016 On "Feed Africa - Towards Agro-Allied Industrialization for Inclusive Growth"

Good morning! I wish to warmly welcome you all to this African Economic Conference, being held in Abuja. Unlocking the potential of agro-industrial development across all of Africa… Read more »

Africa: African Economic Conference 2016 - Ending Hunger and Enabling Food Security in Africa

Researchers, policy-makers and development partners converge in Abuja, Nigeria, for the 11th African Economic Conference (AEC) from December 5-7, 2016, to share ideas on topical… Read more »

Africa: Climate Finance Mobilization Required to Strengthen NDC Ambition, Says New Report

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Climate Investment Funds (CIF) unit released in November a new study which details regional member countries' progress in ratifying the Paris… Read more »

Africa: Report Reveals 12 Percent Growth in Financial Commitments to Africa's Infrastructure Development in 2015

Financial commitments to Africa's infrastructure development in 2015 totalled $83.4bn, a 12% increase from the previous year, a report by the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa's… Read more »

Africa: Major Rural Water Supply Conference Underway in Abidjan With AfDB's Support

A four-day meeting, to address the challenges facing rural water supply and to share perspectives on best practices, started on 29 November 2016 in Abidjan, with full support from… Read more »

Africa: "Csos, Essential Partners for AfDB to Achieve Results and Impact On the Ground," Says Maria Mulindi, Senior Advisor to AfDB President

Maria Mulindi, Senior Advisor to AfDB President for Civil society and Community-Based Organizations: "We have to work together to meet the aspirations of the African people." Read more »

West Africa: AfDB Rolls Out Its Feed Africa Strategy in the West Africa Sub-Region in Dakar

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launched its Feed Africa Strategy in the West Africa sub-region during a workshop held on November 24, 2016 at the Dakar Terrou-Bi Hotel.… Read more »

Africa: ALSF Management Board Approves Work Plan and Budget for 2017

The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) Management Board met in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to provide strategic guidance for the ALSF's planned future direction and operations.… Read more »

Africa: AfDB and United Bank for Africa PLC Sign U.S.$ 150 Million Line of Credit

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Wednesday November 30, 2016, signed a US$ 150 million loan agreement to finance infrastructure and… Read more »

Africa: AfDB and CRDB Bank PLC of Tanzania Sign $120 Million Loan Agreement to Finance Infrastructure and SMEs

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and CRDB Bank Plc (CRDB) of Tanzania signed a US$ 120 million loan agreement in Nairobi on November 30, 2016 to finance infrastructure and… Read more »

Africa: African Development Bank SEK 1,250,000,000 0.375 Percent Notes Due June 2022

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Africa: The African Water Facility Promotes Sustainable Growth Through Climate Resilient Water Resources Development in Southern Africa

The African Water Facility (AWF) approved a grant of about €2 million to support a multinational transboundary project to prepare a Climate Resilient Water Resources… Read more »

Africa: Southern African Csos and AfDB Outline Expectations for Better Cooperation

Noel Kulemeka, AfDB Division Manager for Gender, Women and Civil society: "Capacity building is critical to ensure that when they work with communities they disseminate accurate… Read more »

East Africa: AfDB to Strengthen Partnership With East Africa Csos On Its Operational Priorities

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will organize from December 7 to 9, 2016 a regional consultation meeting with East African civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nairobi, Kenya,… Read more »

Africa: Southern African CSOs Commend AfDB for Engaging With Them On Delivery of Bank's High 5 Priorities

During a consultation meeting that opened on November 28 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Southern African civil society organizations (CSOs) commended the African Development Bank… Read more »

Africa: "Africa Deserves More, Not Less" - Speech delivered by President Akinwumi Adesina at the Final Pledging Session for the African Development Fund 14th Replenishment, November 28, 2016, Luxembourg

Honorable Minister Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg; Honorable Ministers of Finance from Africa and Governors of the African Development Bank; ADF Deputies;… Read more »

Africa: Home Stretch for ADF-14

On November 28 and 29, 2016, the third and final replenishment meeting for the 14th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-14) is taking place in Luxembourg, following… Read more »

Africa: AfDB and Algeria Sign €900-Million Loan Agreement to Support the Country's Industrial and Energy Competitiveness

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Algeria have signed an agreement for a €900-million loan to support the country's industrial and energy competitiveness. This budget… Read more »