November 18, 2016
Africa: COP22 - "Global finance mechanisms must pay for Africa's rising climate bill," Adesina tells Marrakech Conference
Mahamadou Issoufou (President of Niger), Azali Assoumani (President of Comoros), Akinwumi Adesina (African Development Bank Group President), Alpha Condé (President of… Read more »
Africa: AfDB to Open Dialogue With Southern Africa CSOs On Its Operational Priorities
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will organize from 28 to 30 November 2016 a regional consultations meeting with Southern African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in… Read more »
Africa: COP22 - "Global Finance Mechanisms Must Pay for Africa's Rising Climate Bill," Adesina Tells Marrakech Conference
Urgent action needed to stop climate-induced displacement of public expenditures Global finance mechanisms to pay for insurance premiums AREI is fully operational; time for the G7… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Us $135 Million for Zambia's Small Towns Water and Sanitation Program
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Friday, November 18, 2016 approved a US $135-million loan to finance a water and sanitation program targeting… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Rolls Out Its Feed Africa Strategy in the Central Africa Region in Yaoundé, Cameroon
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launched the Feed Africa strategy in the Central Africa Region at a workshop held Friday, November 11, 2016, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.… Read more »
November 23, 2016
Africa: West and Central Africa Regional Presentation "Rural Development Report 2016 - Fostering Inclusive Rural Transformation"
The Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (OSAN) of the African Development Bank will host the West and Central Africa regional presentation of the International Fund for… Read more »
November 17, 2016
Africa: Africa's Renewable Energy Revolution Must Engage Public and Private Financing Partners to Break Down Economic, Political and Social Risks, Experts Agree
At the UN's global climate conference this week, governments and development partners came together to examine the role of financing in shaping some of Africa's groundbreaking… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$3.04-Million Grant for Road and Bridge Construction Feasibility Studies in Central Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Monday, November 1, 2016, approved a US $3.04-million grant to assist the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) to undertake… Read more »
Africa: Stakeholders to Deliberate On Enhancing Commercial Legal Practice in Africa
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) will host its inaugural stakeholder meeting from November 21-22, 2016 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »
Africa: Nepad Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility Urges Canadian Businesses to Seize Investment Opportunities in Africa
Canadian businesses attending a Business Opportunities Seminar with International Finance Institutions (IFI) held in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver from October 18 to 21… Read more »
Africa: Afraca Delegation Holds Talks With Bank Group President
A delegation from the African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA), led by its General Director, Millison Narh, recently visited the Bank Group and held talks with… Read more »
November 16, 2016
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$10-Million Equity Investment in Tide Africa Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US $10-million equity investment in the Technology and Innovation in Developing Economies (TIDE) Fund I… Read more »
Africa: Africa Day at COP22: Adesina Calls for the Fulfillment of the Pledges Made in Paris
African leaders on Wednesday called for speedy action for the implementation of the commitments made at the COP21 in Paris, and urged the fulfillment of the pledges fulfillment of… Read more »
Africa: Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, at Africa Day, COP 22, November 16, 2016, Marrakesh, Morocco
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Africa: Africa Day - Moving From Commitment to Action With NDCs in Africa
The Africa Day at COP22 will be commemorated on Wednesday, 16 November, 2016 at the Africa Pavilion and UNFCCC side event. The day provides a platform that brings together African… Read more »
November 11, 2016
Africa: AfDB Rolls Out Its Feed Africa Strategy in Southern Africa
The Department for Agriculture and Agro-industry (OSAN) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), on November 8, 2016 in Lusaka, Zambia, organized the Southern Africa Region… Read more »
November 15, 2016
Africa: African Development Bank to Leverage Climate Finance for Urban Resilience in Africa
The UN climate talks entered their second week in Marrakech, with Ministers and delegates discussing the progress made since Paris. The African Development Bank and its partners… Read more »
November 11, 2016
Africa: AfDB Commits to Support Burkina Faso's National Development Plan
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, held meetings with Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba of Burkina Faso in Abidjan on Friday, where he promised to… Read more »
November 08, 2016
Africa: AfDB to Host Five Regional Workshops to Implement Its Feed Africa Strategy
Following the official launch of Feed Africa strategy on September 19, 2016 at the African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the AfDB will conduct a… Read more »
November 10, 2016
Africa: Reaffirming Power Africa's Contribution of $11 Million to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Power Africa initiative, reaffirmed its commitment to the African Development Bank-led Sustainable Energy… Read more »
November 11, 2016
Africa: The African Working Group On Gender and Climate Change Calls for a Move From Mainstreaming to Integration
The African Working Group on Gender and Climate Change has identified gender integration as a key component to the continent's implementation of the Paris Agreement. Read more »
Africa: Pour Développer L'énergie Solaire En Afrique, 33 Milliards $ d'Investissements Annuels Sont Nécessaires
Comment promouvoir l'énergie solaire en Afrique ? Telle était le sujet d'une présentation tenue sous le Pavillon Afrique, mardi 8 novembre 2016, au… Read more »
November 10, 2016
Africa: AfDB Establishes Africa Integrity Fund
In response to the challenges facing Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in the fight against corruption and in line with the institution's priorities, the Board of Directors of the… Read more »
Africa: COP22 - Water Takes Centre Stage As AfDB Showcases Success Stories
Deliberations at the ongoing COP22 climate conference in Marrakech took a different turn on Wednesday as delegates shifted focus to the nexus between water and climate change in… Read more »
Africa: Africa Presents United Front and Calls for Action At Cop22
The 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) kick-started Monday, 7 November in Marrakesh (Morocco). Read more »
