August 27, 2020
Africa: African Development Bank 2020 Annual Meetings - Governors' Dialogue: a Key Moment of the Meetings
On the first day of the African Development Bank's 2020 Annual Meetings, President Akinwumi Adesina on Wednesday 26 August 2020, outlined the Bank's successes and challenges. Read more »
Africa: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Re-Elected As President of the African Development Bank Group
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has been re-elected to serve a second five-year term as President of the African Development Bank Group on Thursday, August 27, 2020 by the Board of… Read more »
August 26, 2020
Africa: 2020 Annual Meetings - African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina Seeks a Second Term "To Serve Africa"
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina on Wednesday made a case for his re-election as head of the institution, saying that he wanted to fulfil "his sense of duty and… Read more »
Malawi: The Mzuzu-Nkhata Bay Road Now Among the Country's Safest Roads, Thanks to African Development Bank Support
A five-year project to rehabilitate the Mzuzu-Nkhata Bay road with African Development Bank financing has made the road one of Malawi's safest, according to the project's… Read more »
Africa: 2020 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank
The 55th Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank and the 46th meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF) began in Abidjan, Côte… Read more »
Africa: Opening Speech By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank At the 2020 Annual Meetings
Your Excellency, President Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Read more »
Africa: Policies for Enhancing Resilience and Transparency in Public and Private Finance Management in Post Covid-19 Africa
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August 24, 2020
Africa: Secretary General of the African Development Bank Group Explains What to Expect for Its 2020 Annual Meetings
The highly communicable nature of the COVID-19 virus has forced the African Development Bank, like many international institutions, to move its 2020 Annual Meetings to an online,… Read more »
Africa: Building Back Better After Covid-19 - Moving Towards a More Sustainable and Inclusive Fashion Industry On the Continent
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Africa: African Development Bank 2020 Annual meetings - Building Africa back better after the COVID-19 pandemic
For the first time in the history of the African Development Bank, its Annual Meetings will be held virtually to comply with the COVID-19 pandemic-related social-distancing… Read more »
Africa: By Charles Leyeka Lufumpa, Acting Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management At the African Development Bank Group
After demonstrating its resilience during the Ebola outbreak and the global financial crisis, Africa is once again facing a severe test of its strength and agility because of the… Read more »
August 21, 2020
Africa: Appointment of Director, Syndication and Client Solutions Mr. Samuel Mugoya Higenyi
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Samuel Mugoya Higenyi as the Director, Syndication and Client Solutions, effective 1st August 2020. Read more »
Africa: Appointment of Director, Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU/BCRM) Mr. David J. Simpson
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David J. Simpson as the Director, Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU/BCRM), effective 1st… Read more »
August 20, 2020
Africa: Africa Information Highway (AIH) Live Exchange #Session 2
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Africa: Invitation to review draft policy on water - External stakeholders' consultation
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Africa: African Development Bank debars four companies involved in fraudulent and collusive practices for 24 months
The African Development Bank Group on 20 August 2020, announces the 24-month debarment of Sangtech International Services Limited, Sangar & Associates (Nigeria) Limited, Mashad… Read more »
August 19, 2020
Africa: Regional Integration as a Tool for Wealth Creation in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic and its health and economic impacts has forced a global rethink of the current multilateral framework and what it means for the future. Read more »
Africa: Fostering Inclusivity with Circularity in Africa's post COVID-19 Recovery
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Zambia: From farmer to business owner - Climate change project bears fruit in Zambia
How much impact can a simple borehole have on a small farming community? From more than doubled incomes to new sources of livelihoods, learn how a project in Zambia is transforming… Read more »
August 18, 2020
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorian Green Cluster of SMEs names African Development Bank a 2020 Green Champion
The Green Cluster of SMEs in Côte d'Ivoire has awarded the African Development Bank a prize for the best technical and financial partner committed to promoting the green… Read more »
Africa: African Union Commission inaugurates AfCFTA permanent secretariat as launchpad for Africa's economic transformation
At a ceremony on Monday to commission the permanent secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo and Moussa Faki Mahamat,… Read more »
August 14, 2020
Africa: With the Passing of UN International Youth Day This Week, We Take a Look At a Bold Initiative for Africa's Youth Bulge
Nigerian Odetola Olashile Oluwapelumi has filled out her share of job applications. The young, new mother graduated with a Communication and Language degree, but says finding work… Read more »
August 13, 2020
Africa: Africa's outlook is positive,' African Development Bank tells Indian investors and officials
The groundwork has been laid for Indian investors who are looking to invest in Africa. Read more »
Sierra Leone: $13.5 million project to assist Ebola-hit communities kicks off
The African Development Bank and the government of Sierra Leone have launched a project to support 3,000 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) survivors and orphans, and other vulnerable… Read more »
Africa: Awakening the entrepreneurial spirit of every young African is key to continent's future, development leaders agree
The African Development Bank joined a number of development leaders in calling for greater support of youth entrepreneurship during a virtual event organized by the Tony Elumelu… Read more »
