July 03, 2019
Africa: The Remarkable Story of Anthony, President Akinwumi Adesina's Adoptive Son From Madagascar
Three years ago, Anthony, then 11, showed signs of stunted growth as observed by African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina during a visit to Madagascar's Bas Mangoky… Read more »
July 02, 2019
Africa: Speech Delivered By President Akinwumi A. Adesina of the African Development Bank Group At the Second Consultative Meeting of the 15th Replenishment of the African Development Fund, Held in Antananarivo, Madagascar, July 2, 2019
Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar, Read more »
Africa: "Nations May Go Through Fragility, but They Can Exit and Become Stable, Dynamic, Prosperous and Resilient to Debilitating Shocks," Says Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has called for greater financial resources to expand the work of the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the… Read more »
Africa: Beneficiaries Describe African Development Fund Projects As Life-Saving
A delegation of senior representatives from the African Development Fund (ADF) donor countries visited two projects financed by the Fund in Madagascar this week to measure the… Read more »
June 28, 2019
Africa: Call for Papers - African Economic Conference 2019
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Africa: African Development Bank Bids Farewell to Outgoing Dean of Board Mellouki
The African Development Bank on Wednesday bid farewell to the outgoing Dean of its Board of Directors, Abdelmajid Mellouki, at a cocktail held in his honour. Read more »
Africa: Zimfund Water and Sanitation Project - Communities Can Sustain Local Infrastructure
Residents leave Chisipite sewage pump station under ZimFund rehabilitation after a tour of the site. Read more »
June 27, 2019
South Africa: Agripreneurs Forum Welcomes Young Entrepreneurs and Investors
The third African Youth Agripreneurs Forum and AgriPitch competition, a platform connecting sector start-ups with potential partners and financiers, has opened in Cape Town under… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Sensitizes Regional Staff On Nutrition
The African Development Bank hosted a sensitization session on "Banking on Nutrition" for staff from the West and Central Africa offices at its headquarters in Abidjan, Cote… Read more »
South Africa: Agripreneurs Forum Welcomes Young Entrepreneurs and Investors
The third African Youth Agripreneurs Forum and AgriPitch competition, a platform connecting sector start-ups with potential partners and financiers, has opened in Cape Town under… Read more »
Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe's Government Commits to Strengthened Coordination With Donors
A major donor coordination meeting on 7 June, 2019 in São Tomé reviewed multilateral and bilateral donor interventions in the country. Read more »
Ghana: African Development Fund Loans $81.7 Million for Eastern Corridor Development Programme
The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved an $81.67 million loan to co-finance sections of the 695-km Eastern Corridor road in Ghana, linking the capital, Accra with the… Read more »
June 26, 2019
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - African Development Bank Blacklists Oceanic Construction and Engineering Nigeria for 48 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group has blacklisted Abuja-based construction firm Oceanic Construction and Engineering Nigeria for a minimum period of 48 months for fraudulent… Read more »
June 25, 2019
West Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Experts to Accelerate Food Transformation in West Africa Through Technology
The African Development Bank has hosted a group of experts to discuss how technology can be deployed to transform food systems in West Africa. Read more »
South Sudan: African Development Bank Approves Usd 24.7 Million for Water and Sanitation Development in South Sudan
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on June 20, 2019, approved a proposal to commit $24.7 million to finance the South Sudan Strategic Water Supply and… Read more »
June 24, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Masterclass On Women's Skills in Business Development
The fourth Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA)/Entreprenarium masterclass began Monday in Pretoria, South Africa, aimed at improving women's skills in business… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank's High 5 Priorities Are Making a Vital Contribution to the Continent's Integration
The African Development Bank is delivering on its goals and making good progress towards achieving its development and operational targets. This is according to the 2019 Annual… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Calls for Boost to Private Sector Investments As Well As Fiscal and Debt Sustainability At T20 Summit in Tokyo
Sound policies to improve investor interest and address fiscal sustainability concerns in Africa were key points made by Director General of the Bank's Southern African Bureau,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Welcomes Eur 40 Million Investment From the European Commission for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI)
The African Development Bank announced a EUR 40 million investment from the European Commission for the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), a new platform for financing… Read more »
East Africa: Ekiti State Governor Visits African Development Bank, Makes a Case for Increased Investment in His Region
Infrastructure, agricultural-processing zones, air cargo facilities, and a knowledge hub are four critical areas that need support from the African Development Bank to help… Read more »
Central Africa: African Development Bank to Host Regional Nutrition Sensitization Event for West and Central Africa
On 24 June 2019, the African Development Bank, in collaboration with partners, will host a regional nutrition sensitization event for West and Central Africa. The event will unpack… Read more »
June 21, 2019
Africa: Accelerating Africa's Transformation Via a Vibrant Digital Economy
Affordable, inclusive connectivity, coupled with digital skills and literacy, are essential elements in the fight against inequality in the digital age, experts at the European… Read more »
June 20, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank, Mfw4a and Bmz/Giz Host International Workshop On Africa's Trade Finance Market
The African Development Bank, Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) and the German Cooperation (BMZ/GIZ) held a two-day international workshop in Frankfurt, Germany, to improve… Read more »
Africa: MDB Climate Finance Hit Record High of $43.1 Billion in 2018
Climate financing by the world's largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) in developing countries and emerging economies rose to an all-time high of $43.1 billion in 2018,… Read more »
Africa: World Circular Economy Forum 2019 - Africa Wants to Go Green
On 3-5 June, 2019, the third annual World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2019 in Helsinki, Finland, organised by the Finnish innovation fund Sitra, brought together over 2,200 of… Read more »
