April 22, 2014
Africa: AfDB A Dynamic Institution on Fast Changing Continent - President's Speech
Event: Launch of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Bank Group Read more »
April 18, 2014
Africa: AfDB Board Approves New Africa Climate Change Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on April 16 in Tunis, the creation of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF), a bilateral thematic trust fund… Read more »
Africa: Addressing Conflict and Fragility in Africa - Leaders Discuss Empowerment, Partnerships and Accountability in Brussels Meeting
"Addressing conflict and fragility in Africa" was the theme of an event organized by the African Development Bank's High Level Panel on Fragile States during the Africa-EU Summit… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Revised Framework for Selection and Prioritization of Regional Operations
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group met on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Tunis and approved a revised framework for the selection and prioritization of… Read more »
April 16, 2014
Africa: AfDB a Cornerstone Investor in Major Private Equity Fund for Sub-Saharan Africa
Private sector investment key to continent's development, says Kaberuka Read more »
April 15, 2014
Africa: Regional Stakeholder Workshop Held on Low Emission Development and Green Growth in Africa
From March 31 to April 3, African Development Bank (AfDB) staff participated in a regional forum in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on opportunities for green growth… Read more »
Africa: Nearly One Third of African Nations Engaged in Climate-Smart Initiatives, Report Says
In its just-released 2013 Annual Report for its work with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the African Development Bank (AfDB) has indicated that it is supporting 16 national… Read more »
April 22, 2014
Africa: A Transforming Africa Celebrates 50 Years of AfDB Operations
Created in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year: half a century of development financing for the African continent. The… Read more »
April 14, 2014
Africa: "Partnership and leverage is the model for supporting the transformation of Africa," says Donald Kaberuka
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Africare signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding in Washington, D.C. on 12 April. Read more »
Africa: Vocational Training for the Employment of Youth - A Leading Priority for African Countries
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Inter-Country Quality Node on Technical and Vocational Skills Development (ICQN/TVSD) held on March 31 and April… Read more »
Africa: A Transforming Africa Celebrates 50 Years of AfDB Activities
Created in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year: half a century of development aid for the African continent. The… Read more »
April 10, 2014
Africa: 2014 AfDB Annual Meetings in Kigali - Online Registration Now Open
This year's AfDB Annual meetings will take place from Monday, May 19 to Friday, May, 23, 2014 at the Kigali-Serena Annual Meetings Village. The 49th Annual Meetings for the African… Read more »
Africa: "Ending Conflict and Building Peace in Africa - A Call to Action" Fragile States Report Discussed in Washington, DC
President Donald Kaberuka of the African Development Bank Group will present the final report of the High Level Panel on Fragile States titled "Ending conflict and building peace… Read more »
April 08, 2014
Africa: State Becomes Largest Economy in Africa With U.S.$509.9 Billion GDP
Nigeria has become the largest economy in Africa and 26th largest in the world following the rebasing of its Gross Domestic Product from 1990 to 2010 constant prices. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Signs a U.S. $20-Million Trade Finance Line of Credit With Shelter Afrique to Support SMEs
The African Development Bank (AfDB), on Friday, April 4, 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya, signed a US $20-million trade finance Line of Credit with the Company for Habitat and Housing in… Read more »
Africa: NEPAD Commends AfDB for Capacity Building Project to Accelerate the Delivery of PIDA
Following the signing of the Capacity Building Project between the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) during the meetings of the African Heads… Read more »
Africa: Twenty Years On, AfDB Remains Committed to Rwanda's Transformation
The African Development Bank is committed to Rwanda's vision of transformation to a middle income economy as it commemorates the 20th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
April 07, 2014
Africa: Bank Group Approves Accelerated Repayment and Voluntary Prepayment of ADFLoans
The African Development Bank Group has approved a policy document on the Accelerated Repayment and Voluntary Prepayment of ADF Loans. Read more »
April 04, 2014
Africa: Entretien avec Leon Isaacs, PDG de DMA
Leon Isaacs est Pdg de "Developing Markets Associates Limited" (DMA), une entreprise britannique spécialisée dans la mobilisation de fonds dans les pays en… Read more »
Africa: AfDB and EU Commission Reinforce Partnership on Africa's Transformation
A joint commitment under the theme of "Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace" was at the centre of the African and European leaders meeting in Brussels yesterday and today. Read more »
March 31, 2014
Africa: African Union Commission and ADEA Pledge Collaboration to Improve Education As Africa's Young Population Booms
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work closely together on… Read more »
April 01, 2014
Africa: Announcement for the Call for Papers for a Conference On Transforming Capacity for African Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) through its capacity development department, the African Development Institute (EADI), and in collaboration with the International Food Policy… Read more »
March 28, 2014
Africa: Kaberuka Says More Transparency Needed On Money Sent Home By Africans Abroad
A meeting of African experts opened on 27 March 2014 in Tunis with remittances from African migrants as the topic for discussion. The question was given priority at the pan-African… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Says Stronger Governments and Private Sector are Keys to Ending Fragility in Africa
A new report issued on 26 March by the African Development Bank says there are three main actions that governments and the Bank can take together to bring an end to conflict in… Read more »
March 27, 2014
Africa: Send Me the Money! How to Reduce the Cost of Migrant Remittances?
Sending money to Africa is expensive. How can the costs of migrant remittances be reduced in order to heighten their impact in receiving countries? This question and others are… Read more »