June 11, 2009
Africa: AfDB At G8 Summit
Italy, which took over the Presidency of the G8 on 1 January 2009, is responsible for hosting and organizing not only the annual Summit but also the preparatory meetings ahead of… Read more »
June 02, 2009
Africa: AfBD Chief Economist Speaks at Africa - Moving Forward Conference in Dublin
As part of Africa Day celebrations on May 25, 2009, a conference held on the theme: "Africa- Moving Forward," took place at Trinity College Dublin, with the African Development… Read more »
May 07, 2009
Africa: AfDB President Commends Belgian Development Cooperation in Africa
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, has commended Belgian development cooperation in Africa. Speaking in Brussels on May 6, 2009, during the "Assises… Read more »
April 08, 2009
Africa: AFDB - Meeting on the Economic Crisis in Tunis
Organised on the theme, "Financial Crisis - Strategies for Mitigating its Impact in Africa", participants will consider how national governments, regional organisations and the… Read more »
April 06, 2009
Africa: AfDB President Attended a High-level Financing Conference on the North-South Corridor
AfDB President, Donald Kaberuka, attended in Lusaka, Zambia on April 6, 2009 a two-day high-level financing conference on the North-South Corridor. Read more »
March 31, 2009
Africa: French Economist Underscores Role of Micro-Finance in Efforts at Reducing Poverty
Planet Finance President, Jacques Attali, on Monday, March 30, 2009, in Tunis, Tunisia, said that micro-finance could seriously help cushion the impact of the global financial… Read more »
January 28, 2009
Africa: AfDB Plays Key Role at Africa Infrastructure Day Hosted by African Union Commission
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Wednesday played a lead role in events at the Africa Infrastructure Day hosted by the African Union Commission at headquarters in Addis… Read more »
January 12, 2009
Africa: AfDB Leads Africa's Regional Participation - 5th World Water Forum
Following the successful organization of the 4th World Water Forum process, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has been mandated by the African Ministers' Council on Water… Read more »
December 02, 2008
Africa: AfDB Organizes Business Opportunities Seminars in India
Two Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) were organized in collaboration with the Export-Import Bank of India in New Delhi and Mumbai, India from 25 to 27 November 2008. The… Read more »
November 15, 2008
Africa: Bank Group President Attends Third European Development Days-November 15-17, 2008
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, has been invited to attend the Third European Development Days in Strasburg where he is expected to… Read more »
October 24, 2008
Africa: Seoul Hosts Third Africa-Korea Economic Cooperation Conference
The Korean Strategy and Finance Ministry and the Import-Export Bank of Korea, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) will, from 27-30 October in Seoul, organize… Read more »
October 17, 2008
Africa: U.S Treasury and Infrastructure Consortium for Africa Host Africa Power Symposium
The US Treasury Assistant Secretary, Clay Lowery, and the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, addressed on Monday, 13 October 2008, in Washington, a… Read more »
October 07, 2008
Africa: Seoul to Host Third Africa-Korea Economic Cooperation Conference
The Korean Strategy and Finance Ministry and the Import-Export Bank of Korea, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) will, from 28-31 October in Seoul, organize… Read more »
September 16, 2008
Africa: AHRMIO Holds Annual Conference in Tunis
The 2008 Annual Conference of the Association for Human Resources Management in International Organizations (AHRMIO) begins at the Renaissance Regency Hotel on Tuesday in Tunis,… Read more »
September 12, 2008
Africa: AfDB and Japan Exchange Notes and Sign Loan Agreement
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Japan on Thursday, 11 September 2008 in Tunis, signed a bilateral Exchange of Notes for a loan to the AfDB of JPY 32.1… Read more »
August 21, 2008
Africa: Bank Group Officials Attend Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit
A Bank Group delegation participated in the Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit and the Turkey-Africa Business Forum which took place in Istanbul, Turkey, from August 18-21, 2008. Read more »
July 24, 2008
Africa: AfDB Underscores Need to Broaden Application of Paris Declaration Principles
In a presentation titled 'The Road from Paris to Accra" to the AfDB Board's Committee for Development Effectiveness (CODE) on July 18, Policy Economist with the Operations… Read more »
July 03, 2008
Africa: Prince of Orange Calls for Urgent Actions in Africa's Water And Sanitation Sector
Prince Willem-Alexander of Orange, Netherlands, early this week called on African leaders to take urgent actions to speed up efforts in the water and sanitation sector on the… Read more »
July 01, 2008
Africa: Bank Group President And French Economy, Industry And Employment Minister Discuss Food Security
French Economy, Industry and Employment Minister, Christine Lagarde, on June 27, 2007, received the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka. Read more »
June 25, 2008
Uganda: AfDB and World Bank Mission Discuss Agricultural Sector Support Operations for Uganda
Field office staff of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Uganda recently held a meeting with a World Bank mission to exchange ideas on the proposed agricultural… Read more »
June 20, 2008
Senegal: Bank Group - FAO Working Sessions on Food Security
Officials of the Bank Group’s field office in Senegal on Wednesday in Dakar received an FAO delegation comprising its Senegal Resident Representative, Amadou Ouattara, and… Read more »
June 19, 2008
Central Africa: Congo Basin Forest Fund Launch in London - UK and Norway Commit U.S. $ 216 Million
The Congo Basin Forest Fund (CBFF), a multi-donor facility established to take action to protect the forests in the Congo Basin region, was launched in London on Tuesday by Prime… Read more »
June 17, 2008
Africa: Interview With Mark Tomlinson-the African Development Bank and World Bank Focus on Improving Regional Integration
"The track record of what African Development Bank and World Bank have achieved over the last several years shows that our partnership with Africa on the regional agenda is… Read more »
Uganda: Bank Group and FAO Discuss Rising Food Prices
FAO's Assistant Representative in Uganda, Charles Owach, on June 13, 2008, held a meeting with officials of the Bank Group's field office in Uganda to exchanges ideas on rising… Read more »
June 16, 2008
Central Africa: Congo Basin Fund Launch Takes Place in London
The Congo Basin Forest Fund, a multi-donor facility established to take action to protect the forests in the Congo Basin region, will be launched on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in… Read more »
