February 12, 2015
Africa: Gender Equality: An Imperative for Inclusive Growth
In December 2014, I delivered the keynote address at the African Forum on Inclusive Economies, which was co-convened by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Rockefeller Foundation,… Read more »
March 14, 2016
Africa: AfDB Executive Directors Conclude Visit to Malawi
A team of nine African Development Bank Executive Directors visited Malawi from March 6 to 11, 2016 on a high-level consultation and dialogue mission. During their visit, the… Read more »
Africa: Speech Delivered By President Akinwumi Adesina On the Occasion of State Dinner Hosted By President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia - Monrovia, Liberia - March 10, 2016
Your Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia; Your Excellency Joseph Boakai, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia; Your Excellency Alex J.… Read more »
March 11, 2016
Africa: Geraldine Fraser Moleketi, Named "2016 New African Woman of the Year"
On Thursday 10 March 2016, AfDB Special Envoy on Gender and Vice-President, Geraldine Fraser Moleketi was named "2016 New African Woman of the Year", an award made by London-based… Read more »
Africa: The AfDB, the UN and African Stakeholders to Discuss the Implementation of the SDG-16 and the High 5s in Fragile Situations in Africa
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March 10, 2016
Africa: Legislation and Training Crucial for Tackling Cybercrimes Targeting Women
Cyber-based violence against women was the focus of a forum hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in commemoration of the International Women's Day on March 8, 2016. Read more »
March 09, 2016
Africa: "Women in Transportation" - Bank Holds Two-Day Capacity-Building Seminar to Mainstream Gender Equality in Transport Projects
Global data shows that women and men travel by different modes of transport, at different times and for different purposes. Poor access to transport for women has major implication… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Receives Green Climate Fund Accreditation to Increase Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Development in Africa
The African Development Bank announced its accreditation on Wednesday, March 9 as a multilateral implementing entity and intermediary to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), further… Read more »
March 08, 2016
Africa: New AfDB Partnership to Stem Gender-Based Cyber Violence
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a partnership with Facebook, the Kenya ICT Authority, Judiciary and the Kenya Police to increase awareness on cyber-based gender… Read more »
March 07, 2016
Africa: Addressing Gender Barriers Through a Common but Differentiated Approach
Gender is an important universal concept when understood comprehensively through its many multilayered features. I view it in its common but differentiated approach. Historically,… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Releases New Report On the Impact of Ebola On Women
On the occasion of International Women's Day, March 8, 2016, the Office of the African Development Bank's Special Envoy on Gender, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, has launched a report… Read more »
Africa: "Lighting Up and Powering Africa" - AfDB Puts Energy On the Front Burner of Africa's Development Agenda
Energy is the central theme of the African Development Bank's 2016 Annual Meetings as well as its 2015 Annual Report. The theme, "Energy and Climate Change", underscores the… Read more »
March 04, 2016
Africa: AfDB, World Bank Host High-Level Panel On Concessions and Contracts in the Natural Resource Sector in Fragile Situations
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank jointly hosted a High-Level Panel session on March 3, 2016. The session was part of the World Bank's Fragility, Conflict and… Read more »
Africa: Agriculture Fast Track Fund Makes a Call for Concept Notes for Project Grants
The Agriculture Fast Track Fund (AFT), a multi-donor fund contributed by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Danish International Development Agency… Read more »
Africa: General Electric's Chairman Holds Talks With AfDB First Vice-President On Partnership Opportunities in the Region
The Global Chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE), Jeff Immelt, and the GE leadership team held a working session with senior African Development Bank leadership led by its… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Provides Eur 9.7 Million to Launch African Network of Centers of Excellence in Electricity
On Monday, February 22, Stefan Nalletamby, African Development Bank Acting Vice-President, Operations, in charge of Infrastructure, Private Sector and Regional Integration, and the… Read more »
West Africa: Partnership Seeks to Boost West Africa's Health Sector
A high level meeting took place on February 25, 2016 between a delegation of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) and the Human and Social Development Department (OSHD) of… Read more »
March 02, 2016
Africa: World Wildlife Day, March 3 - Act Now to Save the African Elephant
March 3 marks World Wildlife Day - an event established by the United Nations in December 2013 in honour of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered… Read more »
March 08, 2016
Africa: International Women's Day - AfDB Calls for Safe Cyberspace for Women
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March 01, 2016
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Receives Us $22 Million From the AfDB
The Africa Legal Support Facility (ALSF) welcomed the announcement from the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Board of the release of US $22 million to support legal advisory… Read more »
February 26, 2016
Africa: AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina and Ségolène Royal, French Minister of the Environment, for a Transformational Strategic Partnership for Africa
During a on a 48-hour working visit to Côte d'Ivoire, the French Minister of the Minister of the Environment, Energy and the Sea, Ségolène Royal, met with… Read more »
February 25, 2016
Africa: 1.125 Percent U.S.$ 1.0 Billion Benchmark Due 4 March 2019
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February 23, 2016
Africa: African Development Bank Supports Launch of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative in Nouakchott
The African Development Bank (AfDB) played a key role in the First International Conference on the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on February… Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Open for Business, AfDB President Tells Sharm El Sheikh Forum
"There is no doubt: an open Africa will be an unstoppable Africa," African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said Sunday during a keynote speech delivered at the Africa… Read more »
February 22, 2016
Africa: Adesina Received By the Egyptian President During Africa 2016 Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh
On February 20, 2016, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina during the "Africa 2016" forum held in Sharm… Read more »
