April 21, 2017
Africa: Bank President Discusses Youth Employment, Agriculture and Fragility With Partners and Key Stakeholders in Washington
The African Development Bank President's full and busy second day in Washington, DC opened with a meeting of Multilateral Development Bank Heads and a bilateral… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Is Delivering for Africa - Adesina
In an impassioned speech delivered at the Center for Global Development in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, April 19, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina spoke about… Read more »
April 19, 2017
Africa: AfDB and London Stock Exchange Launch "Companies to Inspire Africa" in Abidjan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the London Stock Exchange (LSEG) will launch "Companies to Inspire Africa" (CTIA) report on 26 April 2017 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »
April 18, 2017
Africa: Famine, Fragility and Infrastructure Development On the Agenda At World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is participating in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, in Washington, DC, from April 18-23, 2017. The… Read more »
April 12, 2017
Africa: Korea-Africa Business Forum Urges Greater Korean Private Sector Engagement in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Busan Metropolitan City have jointly urged South Korea's private sector to do more business with Africa. Read more »
April 03, 2017
Africa: Adesina Visits Mahatma Gandhi's Home in Ahmedabad, Extols His Exceptional Humanity
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has paid glowing tribute to India's preeminent statesman, Mahatma Gandhi, saying that his work and… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Concludes Official Mission to India
President Akinwumi Adesina of the African Development Bank (AfDB) left Ahmedabad, India, early on Monday at the end of a four-day official visit to India. Read more »
March 31, 2017
Africa: AfDB Bullish On Africa-India Cooperation - Adesina
An African Development Bank delegation led by its President, Akinwumi Adesina, held a day-long interactive meeting with Indian CEOs on Friday in New Delhi, focusing on the… Read more »
Africa: We Are Proud of What the African Development Bank Is Doing for Africa, Says Dean of Africa Diplomatic Corps in India
The Dean of African Diplomatic Corps in India, Ambassador Alem Tsesaye Woldemariam of the State of Eritrea, has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its steadfast… Read more »
March 30, 2017
Africa: President Adesina Arrives in New Delhi to Boost Relations Between India and Africa
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, March 30, 2017, to begin a four-day official visit to India aimed at… Read more »
March 28, 2017
Africa: President Adesina Leads AfDB Mission to India Ahead of 2017 Annual Meetings in Ahmedabad
New Delhi, India, March 28, 2017 - The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina and Senior Official of the Bank will make a four-day official visit… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Africa: AfDB Group Participates in 12th CII-Exim Bank Conclave On India-Africa Project Partnership
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group participated in the 12th CII-Exim Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership, which was held in New Delhi, March 9-10, 2017. The… Read more »
March 21, 2017
Africa: The Korea-Africa Business Forum and Cultural Exchange
The Korea-Africa Business Forum and Cultural Exchange Festival in Busan, Korea, which will be held from March 30-31, 2017, and organized by the Busan Metropolitan City, the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Change Fund Scales Up Its Operations With New Contributions From Italy and Flanders
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on March 15, 2017, the conversion of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) - established in 2014 with… Read more »
March 20, 2017
Africa: Speech of Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, At the Africa CEO Forum
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March 14, 2017
Africa: Adesina Chairs session on Infrastructure Financing at Wall Street Journal's 'Investing in Africa' Conference in London
Leading investors, business executives, entrepreneurs and policymakers in Africa gathered in London at the Dow Jones News Building on March 7, 2017, for The Wall Street… Read more »
March 02, 2017
Africa: German Government Unveils Marshall Plan With AfDB Leadership
Africa is a continent of opportunity facing many challenges that the Plan can help resolve. Focus on entrepreneurship, private sector, renewable energy and green growth. Read more »
March 20, 2017
Africa: 5th Edition of the Africa CEO Forum in Geneva - AfDB at the African Private Sector Meeting
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, will be among the featured speakers at the 5th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, taking place in Geneva on… Read more »
March 02, 2017
Africa: AfDB President Holds High-Level Meeting With the Diplomatic Community in Sudan
As part of his official visit to Sudan, Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, met with the diplomatic community in Sudan. The meeting comprised… Read more »
February 28, 2017
Africa: AfDB Takes Agricultural Transformation Discourse to India, Cradle of Green Revolution
Agriculture, agri-business and agro-industries will dominate the knowledge events of the 2017 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group scheduled to take place from May… Read more »
January 14, 2017
Africa: Africa/France Summit - AfDB President Urges Action to Finance Africa's Economic Transformation
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, has called for improved access to financing to accelerate the transformation of African economies. Read more »
January 13, 2017
Africa: Swedish Firm Wins AfDB Contract to Develop Market-Friendly Adaptation Benefit Mechanism for Climate Resilience
The African Development Bank (AfDB), with support from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), has awarded a contract to Swedish consulting firm CPMA International to help develop a… Read more »
December 09, 2016
Africa: What Africa Can Learn From China's Green Revolution in Its Agro-Allied Industrialization Quest
Is there a future for smallholder farmers in Africa? Read more »
November 28, 2016
Africa: "Africa Deserves More, Not Less" - Speech delivered by President Akinwumi Adesina at the Final Pledging Session for the African Development Fund 14th Replenishment, November 28, 2016, Luxembourg
Honorable Minister Pierre Gramegna, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg; Honorable Ministers of Finance from Africa and Governors of the African Development Bank; ADF Deputies;… Read more »
November 22, 2016
Africa: Launch of Boost Africa Initiative, a New Integrated Approach to Boost Young Innovative Entrepreneurs Across Africa
Over 1,500 start-ups and high-growth SMEs to be supported across the continent Read more »
