December 05, 2017
Africa: Agricultural Growth Should Drive Structural Transformation, Says Expert
Unless there a good focus on agricultural and economic transformation, efforts at structural transformation of African countries won't amount to much, says Neway Gebreab, former… Read more »
December 04, 2017
Ethiopia: Interview With Dr. Abdul Kamara, Country Manager, Ethiopia Country Office, African Development Bank
Dr. Abdul Kamara has held several economic research and managerial positions at the African Development Bank. He served as the Bank’s Resident Representative in Sudan and is… Read more »
December 01, 2017
Africa: Experts, Policy-Makers Meet to Scale Up Governance
Although Africa has registered strong economic growth in recent years, this growth is not inclusive. Poverty and inequality prevail. Read more »
November 24, 2017
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $97.79 Million for Financing Energy Transmission and Distribution Upgrade in Ethiopia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Board of Directors approved on Wednesday, November 22 a US $83.64-million African Development Fund (ADF) loan and US $14.15-million ADF grant to… Read more »
May 24, 2017
Ethiopia: Drought in Africa - AfDB and Ethiopia Sign Funding Agreement to Provide Water and Sanitation to 3 Million People
The African Development Bank Group and Ethiopia signed loan and grant agreements to the tune of US $5.6 million on Wednesday for additional resources to Ethiopia's One Water,… Read more »
March 15, 2017
Africa: Addis Ababa and Accra Workshops to Identify Urban Transport Development Opportunities
Workshops will take place in Ethiopia and Ghana this month to identify opportunities for investment to improve sustainable urban transport and mobility in the two cities. Read more »
January 26, 2017
Africa: AfDB President and Bank Delegation to Strengthen Alliances At the 28th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The 28th African Union Summit is underway at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. From January 22-31, 2017, the African Union is holding its 28th Ordinary… Read more »
December 15, 2016
Ethiopia: AfDB Approves USD $159 Million Corporate Loan to Ethiopian Airlines to Finance Expansion Plan and Fleet Modernization Program
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing package of USD 159 million to partly finance Ethiopian Airlines' expansion plan and fleet… Read more »
December 08, 2016
Ethiopia: AfDB Commits U.S. $92.9m to Open Up Access of Southern Ethiopian Regions
On Wednesday 7th December of 2016 in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved USD 57.6M grant and USD 35.3M loan (Approximately USD… Read more »
October 14, 2016
Ethiopia: African Water Facility Turns Waste Management Into Strategic Input for Local Production Value Chain in Ethiopia
The African Water Facility (AWF) held a three-day event from September 28 to 30, 2016 to launch the Improved Sanitation Value Chain (ISVC) project, which aims to serve the urban… Read more »
April 07, 2016
Africa: AfDB Board Approves 2016-2020 Country Strategy Paper for Ethiopia
Supports Ethiopia's goal to become a middle-income country by 2025 Read more »
July 15, 2016
Ethiopia: AfDB Boosts Ethiopia's Power Industry With a U.S.$ 104 Million Loan
The African Development Bank has approved a USD 104 million loan to the Government of Ethiopia for a project which will sustainably extend power to industries, small businesses to… Read more »
January 21, 2016
Africa: AfDB President to Share His Vision for the Bank and the Continent At 26th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa
To: 31/01/2016 Read more »
January 20, 2016
Ethiopia: AfDB Provides Universal Water Supply and Sanitation Coverage for Four Towns in Ethiopia By 2020
Four Ethiopian towns will achieve universal coverage for water supply and sanitation by 2020 through a new loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB). Read more »
January 14, 2016
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $76.11-Million Loan for Four Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Program in Ethiopia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 approved a loan of US $76.11 million from the AfDB financing window to the… Read more »
December 04, 2015
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Counts On Forest Resources to Boost Economy
Ethiopia says it is counting on its forest resources to boost the country's US $55 billion economy. Read more »
November 19, 2015
Africa: AfDB Launches Ethiopia's Development Effectiveness Review
Mr. Fisseha Aberra, Director in charge of cooperation with international finance institutions at the finance and economic cooperation ministry is giving the keynote address. Read more »
November 12, 2015
Africa: AfDB Launches Development Effectiveness Review On Ethiopia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will launch its Development Effectiveness Review 2015 on Ethiopia on Wednesday, November 18 in Addis Ababa. Read more »
September 23, 2015
Ethiopia: Benin, Cote d'Ivoire and Ethiopia to Benefit From African Trade Insurance (ATI) Membership Programme
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a combined USD 30 million soft loan to Benin, Cote d'Ivoire and Ethiopia to be utilized for membership subscriptions in the… Read more »
August 26, 2015
Ethiopia: Ethiopia First Country to Launch Climdev-Africa Special Fund Project
The ClimDev Africa Special Fund (CDSF) launched its first project in Ethiopia on August 3 to help the country cope with, and build resilience to, climate change by enhancing… Read more »
August 24, 2015
Ethiopia: Citizen Participation Necessary for Economic Growth, Meles Zenawi Symposium Hears
Trade, regional integration and governance were some of the key subjects that took centre stage at the Meles Zenawi Foundation's inaugural symposium on Friday, August 21 in Kigali,… Read more »
August 20, 2015
Africa: Meles Zenawi Foundation Holds Inaugural Symposium On the African Democratic Developmental State
The Meles Zenawi Foundation in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Rwanda is holding its inaugural symposium on August 21, in Kigali, Rwanda,… Read more »
July 02, 2015
Ethiopia: The African Water Facility Catalyses the Development of Waste Management Businesses to Improve Sanitation Services in Arba Minch, Ethiopia
The African Water Facility (AWF) announced on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 that it is providing a €1.2-million grant to the Government of Ethiopia to improve sanitation and faecal… Read more »
December 16, 2014
Ethiopia: Sefa to Support Dventus Technologies in the Manufacturing of Smart Meters in Ethiopia
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved a US $842,000 grant to dVentus Technologies - a technology-based and knowledge-driven company focused on the development of… Read more »
November 07, 2014
Africa: AEC Voices - African Union Commission Chairperson, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
"We want a continent of good governance, democracy, respect of human rights, gender equality, justice and the rule of law" - Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, at the Opening Ceremony of the… Read more »