October 07, 2011
Africa: Libya's Post War Challenges - A New AfDB Economic Brief
The impact of the conflict on Libya's economy will have significant ramifications on the country's political and economic reconstruction, according to a new economic brief from the… Read more »
September 25, 2011
Africa: AfDB, South Sudan Sign General Cooperation Agreement
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of South Sudan today signed a general cooperation agreement that will make it possible for the AfDB to extend financial and… Read more »
Africa: Development Partners Stand With Côte d'Ivoire (AfDB)
Second roundtable for Côte d'Ivoire reaffirms strong support of international community Read more »
September 20, 2011
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 15.7 Million Grant in Sierra Leone
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on 14 September 2011 approved a grant of USD 15.7 million to Sierra Leone to finance the second Economic… Read more »
September 19, 2011
Africa: AfDB and Tunisia Sign 340 Million Dinars Loan Agreements
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Tunisian government, on 19 September 2011, signed two loan agreements totaling 340 million dinars. Both loans will finances… Read more »
August 09, 2011
Africa: AfDB President Kaberuka in Egypt
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka is on a two-day working visit to Egypt. Read more »
June 22, 2011
Africa: ALSF Supports Tunisia's Bid to Recover Stolen Assets (AfDB)
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) is helping the Tunisian Stolen Asset Recovery Committee to build capacity, following an agreement signed on 10 June 2011 during the Annual… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 48 Million Budget Support Grant to Liberia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Tuesday approved a USD 48-million budget support grant to finance Liberia's Economic Governance and… Read more »
June 10, 2011
Africa: AfDB Loans U.S.$ 60 Million to Improve Agricultural Infrastructure in Uganda
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the government of Uganda have signed a loan agreement for U.S.$ 60 million The loan is to be used for the community agricultural… Read more »
June 09, 2011
Africa: AfDB President Declares 2010 "Successful But Momentous Year"
In talks to aid Egypt after U.S.$ 500 million Tunisia support, willing to help Libya "when the time comes" Read more »
June 08, 2011
Africa: ALSF's Management Board And Governing Council Approve Key Resolutions in Lisbon (AfDB)
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 June 2011 in Lisbon held two major meetings: the Management Board meeting and the Governing Council meeting.… Read more »
Africa: New AfDB Report Stresses Good Governance As Way to Fight Poverty in Africa
Promoting good governance as a key element in the fight against poverty in Africa was the main subject of the African Governance Outlook (AGO) presented by the African Development… Read more »
June 07, 2011
Africa: 2010 Annual Report-Support for Fragile States (AfDB)
The Bank continued its support throughout 2010 to help economic recovery in Africa's fragile states through its Fragile States Facility (FSF). Read more »
June 06, 2011
Africa: AfDB Annual Meetings Seminars Emphasize Shared Growth
Poor economic growth and the need to promote growth to benefit all Africans were high on the agenda of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's Annual Meetings seminars which… Read more »
May 31, 2011
Africa: Relevant Investment Laws And Well-Designed Social Security Are Key to Inclusive Growth (AfDB)
The majority of Africa's poor have not been positively impacted by the over flogged economic growth on the continent. Have they benefited from improvement of the so-called… Read more »
May 23, 2011
Africa: The African Development Bank Strengthens Biodiversity Preservation
Conservation experts from the African Development Bank, development agencies, civil society, and regional governments met in Tunis, Tunisia on May 17-18, 2011 to identify and share… Read more »
May 20, 2011
Africa: South Sudan Seeks AfDB Membership
The Government of Southern Sudan has formally applied for membership in the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. The territory's finance and economic planning minister, David… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Annual Meetings to Focus On Shared And Inclusive Growth
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group holds it 2011 Annual Meetings in Lisbon, Portugal from 9-10 June 2011, with the participation of finance ministers, central bank governors… Read more »
May 19, 2011
Africa: Donald Kaberuka to Attend Inauguration of President Ouattara
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Donald Kaberuka will visit Cote d'Ivoire from the 20th to 22nd of May, 2011. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Reactivates Operations in Côte d'Ivoire
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Donald Kaberuka will visit Côte d'Ivoire from the 20th to 22nd of May, 2011. Read more »
April 29, 2011
Africa: AfDB Approves Urban Development Strategy for African Cities
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved the Bank's Urban Development Strategy. The strategy is designed to transform African cities and… Read more »
April 14, 2011
Africa: AfDB And World Bank Commit to Support Cote d'Ivoire's Recovery
The African Development Bank and the World Bank today issued the following statement in response to developments in Cote d'Ivoire: Read more »
April 13, 2011
Africa: Improving Operations Results in Fragile States
"3C coherent, coordinated and complementary" was the theme of a workshop organized by the Fragile States Unit on Tuesday, April 13, 2011, in Tunis, with a view to improving… Read more »
April 07, 2011
Africa: Interview With Fragile States Facility Unit Head, Sunita Pitamber
"President Kaberuka's belief in supporting the fragile and post conflict African nations is truly visionary" Read more »
March 31, 2011
Africa: Governance Trust Fund Oversight Committee Holds First Meeting
Allocates USD2.5 Million for activities in eight countries Read more »