July 04, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Improves Ranking in 2018 Global Aid Transparency Index
Bank among top 4 organizations that share transparent and open data on project impact, results, evaluation Read more »
Africa: Bank Approves African Water Facility Plans for 2018
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved the work plan and budget of the African Water Facility (AWF) for 2018. Read more »
May 23, 2018
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Governing Council and Management Board Meets in Busan
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) held its 25th Management Board and 9th Governing Council meetings on 20 and 21 May 2018 respectively, on the margins of the 2018… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Korea Launch the Korea-Africa Energy Investment Facility
The Government of Korea and the African Development Bank have signed a Letter of Intent to launch the Korea-Africa Energy Investment Facility (KEIF) to provide significant support… Read more »
May 24, 2018
Africa: 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank: Board of Governors Reviews the Bank's Performance
The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) met on Thursday, May 24 in Busan, Korea, for the second time during the 53rd Annual Meetings to review… Read more »
May 25, 2018
Africa: Guest of the day: Vincent Nmehielle, Secretary General, African Development Bank Group
In the lead-up to the 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank, Bank Group Secretary General Vincent Nmehielle explains the rationale behind this year’s… Read more »
Africa: Hallyu, the Korean Pop Culture Model that Could Inspire Africa
“Culture meets industry – the case of Korea, Hallyu,” a session at the 2018 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank organized by the host country,… Read more »
Africa: Curtain Falls on Successful 2018 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank in Korea
Board of Governors gives green light to discussions on the capital increase Equatorial Guinea to host 2019 Annual Meetings Read more »
May 31, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Republic of Korea to Strengthen Cooperation through Korea-Africa Tech Corps Program
The African Development Bank and the Republic of Korea have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance joint efforts to provide additional technical assistance to the Bank’s… Read more »
May 22, 2018
Africa: Korea is a Model for Africa's Industrialization, says President Adesina
Young Africans should be trusted and supported to drive the continent’s industrialization Read more »
Africa: South Korea's Rapid Development is an Inspiration to Africa, says African Development Bank President
The rapid economic development in Korea is an inspiration and a model to African economies, said African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina. Read more »
June 01, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Encourages Japanese Private Sector to Invest in Agribusiness in Africa
The African Development Bank held a seminar focusing on agribusiness on May 29, n2018 in Tokyo, Japan. This was the first joint event with Sasakawa Africa Association, following… Read more »
May 30, 2018
Somalia: Italy Ramps Up Support for Somalia's Infrastructure, Contributes €1 Million to Somalia Infrastructure Fund
The African Development Bank, on May 28, 2018 in Mogadishu, participated in a signing ceremony that occasioned Italy's contribution of €1 million to the Somalia Infrastructure… Read more »
May 23, 2018
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Governing Council and Management Board Meets in Busan
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) held its 25th Management Board and 9th Governing Council meetings on 20 and 21 May 2018 respectively, on the margins of the 2018 African… Read more »
Africa: Korea Announces $5-Billion Financial Package for Africa At African Development Bank Annual Meetings
The Government of Korea and the African Development Bank have issued a Joint Declaration following the conclusion of the Ministerial Roundtable of the Korea-Africa Economic… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Africa: 2018 Annual Meetings Focus On Accelerating Africa's Industrialization
Final preparations are underway for the 2018 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group on May 21-25, 2018, in Busan, Korea, addressing "Accelerating Africa's… Read more »
May 07, 2018
Africa: Africa Day to be Celebrated at African Development Bank Annual Meetings in Busan
For the first time, the African Development Bank will celebrate Africa Day - the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African… Read more »
May 04, 2018
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Promotes Investments at the 2018 African Business Law Firms Association Conference
Each year, members and supporters of African Business Law Firms Association (ABLFA) gather at the organization's annual conference to explore and devise solutions to the emerging… Read more »
April 19, 2018
Africa: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and African Development Bank Sign MOU to Promote Cooperation
Joachim von Amsberg, AIIB Vice-President for Policy and Strategy, and Charles Boamah, African Development Bank Senior Vice-President, at the MoU signing ceremony in Washington, DC. Read more »
April 12, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank and Portuguese Government Plan to Unlock Growth Opportunities in Africa's Lusophone Countries
Portugal to provide Portuguese-language training to Bank staff Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Portuguese Government Plan to Unlock Growth Opportunities in Africa's Lusaphone Countries
Portugal to provide Portuguese-language training to Bank staff Read more »
March 29, 2018
Africa: Visiting Swiss Delegation Underscores African Development Bank's Crucial Role in Africa's Development
"Switzerland recognises the African Development Bank's crucial role and appreciates its commitment to Africa's development." - Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, Federal Councillor and… Read more »
March 23, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Pledges Full Support Towards Success of Continental Free Trade Area
The African Development Bank celebrates with Africa and pledges its full support to achieve the success of the recently launched Continental Free Trade Area, as part of its… Read more »
March 15, 2018
Africa: Korea Ready to Host African Development Bank's Annual Meetings - Deputy Prime Minister
"Aside from the 2017 Winter Olympics, the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank this May in Korea, is the most important event on our calendar," says Deputy Prime… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Commends Japan's Multi-Billion-Dollar Support for Africa's Economic Transformation
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the Government of Japan for its strong support of the Bank and its multi-billion economic… Read more »
