May 25, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute Partner to Fast-track Green Growth in Africa
The African Development Bank (link is external) and the Global Green Growth Institute (link is external) (GGGI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)… Read more »
May 22, 2018
Africa: Private Sector Liaison Officers' Network and DFIs Share Ideas on Climate Smart Agriculture
The Private Sector Liaison Officers’ Network (PSLO) organized a Climate Smart Agriculture mission in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire,13-17 May 2018. During the four-day program,… Read more »
June 07, 2018
Africa: Say No to Plastic! the African Development Bank Shows the Way in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution in Africa
While the fight against plastic waste is gaining more resonance in Africa, the use of plastic bags is still well-rooted in custom and practice, at the expense not only of the… Read more »
June 08, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds Support Their First Private Sector-Led Geothermal Power Plant in Kenya
The African Development Bank approved on June 6, 2018 a senior loan of US $29.5 million and a concessional loan of US $20 million from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Clean… Read more »
June 04, 2018
Africa: World Environment Day - Collective Action Must Be Taken to Beat Plastic Pollution in Africa
On the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5, and World Oceans Day, June 8, the African Development Bank is calling for collective action to reduce the pressing environmental… Read more »
Africa: From the Scourge of Plastic Waste Pollution in Africa to Value Addition and Improved Livelihoods
The theme for World Environment Day celebrations in 2018 is "Beat Plastic Pollution." There has been a big focus on the devastating impacts of plastic waste (particularly… Read more »
Africa: Innovative Approaches to Financing Climate Adaptation
During this year's Innovation4Climate meeting in Germany, focused on "Adaptation metrics for innovative results-based adaptation and resilience finance," the African Development… Read more »
June 02, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank, Green Climate Fund and Africa 50 Support Desert to Power Programme
The African Development Bank, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Africa50 investment fund signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the Desert to Power programme on the… Read more »
May 23, 2018
Africa: Relief for Chitungwiza Residents
"For every drop of water you waste, you must know that somewhere on earth, someone is desperately looking for a drop of water!" Novelist and thinker Mehmet Murat Ildan's warning… Read more »
May 22, 2018
Africa: Private Sector Liaison Officers' Network and DFIs Share Ideas On Climate Smart Agriculture
The Private Sector Liaison Officers' Network (PSLO) organized a Climate Smart Agriculture mission in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire,13-17 May 2018. During the four-day program, prominent… Read more »
May 21, 2018
Africa: Alsf Co-Organizes Regional Workshop On Negotiating Fishing Agreements and Concession
Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported (IUU) fishing represents US$ 1.2 billion loss in revenue for West African countries alone. Some of this loss is due to inadequate governance in… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Zimbabwe: ZimFund Brings Joy to Ruwa Residents
"Sewer bursts had become a common feature, sometimes the sewage would find its way into the house, it was horrible," says 54-year-old Ellen Chingodza, a Ruwa resident for the past… Read more »
April 18, 2018
Africa: Successful Completion of Third West African Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing in Abidjan
The third West African Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing (WAFCCEF-3) was held on Thursday, April 12 in the Babacar Ndiaye Auditorium at the African Development Bank in… Read more »
April 09, 2018
Africa: Third West African Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will host the third West Africa Forum for Climate and Clean Energy Financing (WAFCCEF-3) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on April 12, 2018. This… Read more »
March 22, 2018
Africa: World Water Day Interview - Wambui Gichuri, Director, Water Development and Sanitation Department
With her extensive experience in water management at the World Bank where she developed and implemented several strategies and programs, Wambui Gichuri joined the African… Read more »
Africa: World Water Day Interview - Osward Mulenga Chanda, Division Manager, Water Development and Sanitation Department
In this interview, Osward Mulenga Chanda, Division Manager, Water Development and Sanitation Department, African Development Bank, raises the issue of access to financing for… Read more »
Africa: Interview With Wambui Gichuri, Director, Water Development and Sanitation Department
With her extensive experience in water management at the World Bank where she developed and implemented several strategies and programs, Wambui Gichuri joined the African… Read more »
March 21, 2018
Africa: International Day of Forests - Interview With Modibo Traore, Officer-in-Charge and Chief Natural Resources Management Officer At the African Natural Resources Centre
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March 19, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank Participates in the 8th World Water Forum - Sharing and Learning
The World Water Forum, which is the culmination of 3 years of global water actors' consultations, opened in Brasilia on Monday, March 19 to over 30,000 participants. Read more »
March 21, 2018
Africa: International Day of Forests
On March 21, 2018, the world celebrates the International Day of Forests. It marks an occasion to shine the spotlight on the importance of sustaining and protecting woodlands and… Read more »
April 09, 2018
Africa: Africa Climate Week (Acw)
The African Development Bank is co-organizing, together with other members of the Nairobi Framework Partnership (NFP), the Africa Climate Week 2018 (ACW) from 9th to 13th April in… Read more »
March 07, 2018
Zambia: The African Development Bank Obtains U.S.$ 52.5 Million Green Climate Fund for Zambia Renewable Energy
At its 19th Board Meeting in Songdo, South Korea, the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the first funding proposal of the African Development Bank for Zambia's… Read more »
March 04, 2018
Africa: Partnerships Are Key to Protecting the Continent's Wildlife
The African Development Bank Group joined the international community to commemorate World Wildlife Day on March 3, 2018. On the occasion, we spoke with Anthony Nyong, the Bank's… Read more »
February 24, 2018
Africa: Africa Climate Week (Acw2018)
The African Development Bank is co-organizing, together with other members of the Nairobi Framework Partnership (NFP), the Africa Climate Week 2018 (ACW2018) from 9th to 13th April… Read more »
January 04, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank, Nordic Development Fund, Global Environment Facility and Calvert Impact Capital Partner in Us $55-Million Investment Into Off-Grid Energy Access Fund
On December 15, the African Development Bank's Board approved a US $30-million investment in the Facility for Energy Inclusion Off-Grid Energy Access Fund ("FEI OGEF"). This… Read more »