March 08, 2011
Africa: AfDB Supports 100th Women's Day Celebrations
The AfDB Women's Network launched a new Scholarship Fund for women's education on Tuesday in Tunis. This initiative was to mark the 100th anniversary of the International Women's… Read more »
February 25, 2011
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 9 Million Equity Investment in Zep-Re Kenya
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 in Tunis, a U.S.$ 9,094,389 equity investment to acquire 15% of the current… Read more »
February 14, 2011
Africa: AfDB Commits to Support Tunisia's Transition
Following the Tunisian revolution, the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, met with Tunisian Interim Prime Minister, Mohammed Ghannouchi, on Monday, 14… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Ready to Release Emergency Aid to Tunisia
The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Donald Kaberuka, said the Bank is ready to release the necessary resources to assist the transitional government and the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Commits to Support Tunisia's Transition
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed its willingness to support Tunisia's interim government in key economic areas to enable a smooth transition and long-term… Read more »
February 11, 2011
Africa: AfDB Supports African Mining Ministerial Forum - Imparting Knowledge for Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is the main sponsor of the African Mining Ministerial Forum, a unique occasion where African ministers of mines discussed opportunities offered… Read more »
February 04, 2011
Africa: Delivering Results - AfBD Management Reflects On Aid Effectiveness
The Bank Group's senior managers, resident representatives (ResReps) and government officials, on Friday, February 4, 2011 in Tunis, held a seminar on development effectiveness… Read more »
January 27, 2011
Africa: AfDB Humanitarian Assistance to Somalia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's Board of Directors approved on Wednesday, 26 January 2011, a U.S.$ 655,000 emergency relief assistance grant for Somalia. Read more »
Africa: US.$ 23 Million Grant to Guinea - Access to Electricity for 60,000 Rural People
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, approved on 21 January 2011, a US.$ 23-million… Read more »
December 08, 2010
Africa: AfDB Group Approves Euros 65 Million to Finance Markala Sugar Project in Mali
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Monday, 6 December 2010 in Tunis, a €30-million senior private sector loan and a €35 million… Read more »
December 03, 2010
Africa: From Aid to Development Effectiveness - AfDB Advocates Paradigm Shift
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka will continue to advocate a shift in the international community focus from aid to development effectiveness,… Read more »
November 29, 2010
Africa: AfDB Views On Aid Effectiveness And Energy to Be Discussed At 2010 European Development Days
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will be present at the 5th European Development Days (EDD), to be held from 6-7 December 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. Read more »
November 05, 2010
Africa: Second Regional Meeting On Aid Effectiveness - Participants Reactions
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October 29, 2010
Africa: AfDB Supports Aid for Trade Initiative in Central Africa
Infrastructure constraints and ineffective tools for trade facilitation, such as customs services and standards that make the movement of goods on the continent expensive, are some… Read more »
October 20, 2010
Africa: AfDB Supports African Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs constitute one of the key drivers of Africa's sustainable growth. As Africa's lead development partner, the AfDB actively supports women entrepreneurs. Read more »
October 14, 2010
Africa: AfDB And Togo Sign Usd 14.33 Million Budget Support Grant Agreement
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and Togo on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, signed two budget support grant agreements amounting to USD 14.33 million. Read more »
October 08, 2010
Africa: AfDB Supports Mozambique's EITI With U.S.$ 350, 000 Grant
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will support Mozambique's efforts to improve its extractive industries operations following the signing of a U.S.$ 350,000 grant agreement by… Read more »
September 29, 2010
Africa: AfDB Launches New Multi-Donor Governance Trust Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on 29 September 2010 in Tunis, approved a proposal for a multi-donor Governance Trust Fund. Read more »
September 23, 2010
Africa: AfDB And Sudan Sign US.$ 1 Million Emergency Relief Grant Agreement
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Sudan on Wednesday, 22 September 2010 in Khartoum, signed a US.$ 1million emergency relief assistance grant agreement to help Khartoum State… Read more »
September 22, 2010
Africa: ADF Approves Usd 36m Burundi Road Improvement Grant
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), on Wednesday, 22 September 2010 approved UA 24.10 million* (approximately US.$.36 million) to improve the road between… Read more »
September 16, 2010
Africa: AfDB And Burkina Faso Sign Cfaf 19.63 Billion Power Projects Agreement
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Burkina Faso have signed a CFAF 19.63-billion (UA 25.15 million) grant agreement to finance basic energy infrastructure projects in the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Supports Infrastructure Development in Tunisia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Board of Directors has approved a € 236-million loan to the Republic of Tunisia to finance the country's Roads Upgrading Programme. Read more »
May 26, 2010
Africa: "The AfDB is Committed to Helping Côte d'Ivoire Emerge From Crisis", Says Donald Kaberuka
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, 25 May 2010, in Abidjan, ahead of the 2010 Annual Meetings, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka,… Read more »
May 25, 2010
Africa: AfDB's Prompt Interventions Helped African Countries Contain Global Crises
Africa's real GDP is projected to pick up to 4.5% in 2010, higher than the 3.9% global forecast during the year Read more »
May 21, 2010
Africa: AfDB Supports Economic Reforms in Burundi With U.S. $15 Million
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved a USD 15 million grant from the Fragile States Facility resources to finance Burundi's Third Economic Reform… Read more »