April 24, 2019
Africa: The African Development Bank to Host the Annual Meeting of the Independent Accountability Mechanisms Network of International Financial Institutions
The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) of the African Development Bank Group will host the 16th annual meeting of the Independent Accountability Mechanisms Network (IAMnet) of… Read more »
Malawi: African Development Bank Boosts Cyclone Response With Emergency Relief Package and Measures to Combat Climate Change
African Development Bank delegation to Malawi with Government of Malawi officials Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank, Partners Support Smallholder Farmers With 17 New Project Grants
The Agriculture Fast Track Fund (AFT), hosted by the African Development Bank, has announced Us$ 3,390,000 funding for 17 new small and medium enterprises in the agriculture sector… Read more »
April 23, 2019
Togo: African Development Bank Helps to Create 35,000 Jobs in Agricultural SMEs
Since 2016, the African Development Bank has committed $1.7 million to the Project to Support the Employability and Integration of Young People in Growth Sectors (PAEIJ-SP) in… Read more »
April 20, 2019
Africa: Conference On Land Policy in Africa
The African Development Bank will host the biennial Conference on Land Policy in Africa from the 4th to 8th November 2019 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. This year's conference… Read more »
April 19, 2019
Africa: 'My Mother Told Me to Dare.' Inspiring Stories From High-Level African Development Bank Women's Summit
Nafissa Hamidou Abdoulaye has been praised far and wide for her ground-breaking work in agriculture, but securing financing has been an uphill battle. That was until now. Read more »
April 18, 2019
Rwanda: African Legal Support Facility Supports $200 Million Energy Plant in Rwanda
The African Legal Support Facility has provided advisory services support to the Government of Rwanda for the negotiation of its deal with Symbion Power to develop a… Read more »
April 17, 2019
Africa: We-Fi Regional Summit Calls for Urgent Public and Private Sector Action to Support Women Entrepreneurs in West Africa
Heads of state, ministers, leaders of multilateral development banks, private sector executives, women entrepreneurs, and contributing governments of the Women Entrepreneurs… Read more »
April 16, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank - Manufacturing Key to Boost Economic Growth and Job Creation in East Africa - Regional Economic Outlook Report
The manufacturing sector will hold the key to future growth in East Africa, the African Development Bank's lead Economist for the Bank's East Africa Regional Office has emphasised. Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Launches a New Nzd 150 Million 10-Year "Light Up and Power Africa" Kauri Benchmark
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA by Moody's/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating Agency, has successfully launched a new NZD 150 million 10-year "Light up and Power… Read more »
East Africa: African Development Bank - Manufacturing Key to Growth in East Africa - Regional Economic Outlook Report
The manufacturing sector will hold the key to future growth in East Africa, the African Development Bank's lead Economist for the Bank's East Africa Regional Office has emphasised. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Organizes Roadshow to Whet Investor Interest Ahead of Africa Investment Forum 2019
The African Development Bank has organised a roadshow to drum up support from Angolan investors ahead of the second edition of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in November 2019. Read more »
April 15, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Business Opportunity Seminar - Investing in Partnerships for Africa's Transformation
Ethical business model key to successful project delivery by the African Development Bank - participants Read more »
Central Africa: African Development Bank Approves Strategy for Central Africa
The Board of the African Development Bank has approved the Central Africa Regional Integration Strategy Paper 2019 - 2025, adopting the Bank's multinational operations in Central… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimfund Water and Sanitation Project - Harare Residents Commend Zimfund for Engaging Communities
Passmore Masanga, a resident of the Mabvuku township in Harare hopes that a new 4.6 km pipeline, installed under the ZimFund Urgent Water Supply and Sanitation Rehabilitation… Read more »
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - The African Development Bank Declares Ms. Namahoua Diomande Ineligible to Participate in Bank-Financed Tenders for 12 Months
The African Development Bank Group today announced the debarment of Ms. Namahoua DIOMANDE, also trading under the names Zata Productions, Zata Prod and Zata Service, for 12 months.… Read more »
April 12, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Hails Canada's US$1.1 Billion Pledge in Callable Capital Support
On the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring meetings, Canada announced a $1.1 billion commitment in temporary callable capital to support the African Development Bank. Read more »
South Sudan: Thousands Receive Food, Thanks to Emergency Response Project Supported By the African Development Bank, WFP
Thousands of people in South Sudan have received relief from a food security project which is addressing the nation's severe food and nutrition needs. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Approves $15 Million Investment Package for Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company
The Board of the African Development Bank has approved a $15-million investment package to Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit), to support infrastructure… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative to Hold First-Ever Regional Summit in Cote d'Ivoire
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Africa: African Development Bank to Host Expert Working Group On Informal Cross-Border Trade
WHAT: Expert Group Meeting on Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT). Read more »
April 11, 2019
Rwanda: The African Development Bank Commemorates Kwibuka25
Who: Rwandan Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire, Rwandan Community in Côte d'Ivoire and the African Development Bank Read more »
Angola: African Development Bank to host Investment Forum Roadshow in Angola
Who: Country Office of the African Development Bank in Angola Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Convene Workshop On Portfolio Improvement
The Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department of the African Development Bank will organize a two-day workshop on portfolio improvement in Nairobi, Kenya from 11-12 April 2019. Read more »
April 10, 2019
Sudan: In Sudan Technology Helps Farmers Overcome Wheat Woes
Women's groups from Maukashfi IP sites display bread products during "Field Day" Read more »