January 30, 2019
Africa: First Statutory Meeting of the African Development Bank-Civil Committee
The African Development Bank - Civil Society Committee held its first statutory meeting at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan on 15-16 January, 2019. Read more »
January 29, 2019
Africa: Davos Takeaways - Preparing for an African Century
Returning to the warmth of Abidjan after the World Economic Forum's meeting in icy cold Davos, under the theme Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial… Read more »
January 28, 2019
Africa: Cif@10 - Celebrating 10 Years of Climate Action
The year 2018 marked the 10th anniversary of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), one of the largest funds in the world for climate-smart investments, across more than 300 projects… Read more »
January 25, 2019
Madagascar: African Development Bank Helps Transform Agricultural Production Methods
It's market day in Tsianisiha, a rural town in the district of Toliara in south-west Madagascar. In the central square, the stalls are overflowing with the thousands of products… Read more »
Africa: Major Bridge Linking Gambia to Senegal Ushers in New Era of Connectivity
Cars, trucks and pedestrians plied the new bridge linking the Gambia and Senegal Thursday, ushering in a new era of connectivity and integration for the two West African nations. Read more »
January 23, 2019
Senegal: New African Delivery Units Network Launched
The African Delivery Units Network, a unique platform for government delivery units across the continent, has been launched in the Senegalese capital Dakar. Read more »
Africa: Integrity in Development Projects - African Development Bank Debars ALG Global Concept and Its Managing Director for 36 Months, for Fraudulent Practices
The Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption of the African Development Bank found the company and its Managing Director to have engaged in several fraudulent practices Read more »
January 22, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves $25 Million Equity Investment in Fund for Renewable Energy Projects in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment of up to US$ 25 million in ARCH Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARPF), a US$ 250 million… Read more »
January 21, 2019
Africa: Fertilizer Project Raises Yields By Over 50 Percent, Showcases Successful PPP's
In Nigeria, the world's largest single-train urea plant has created over 50,000 jobs across the agriculture value-chain, while its affordable fertilizer is boosting farm yields and… Read more »
January 20, 2019
Libya: Tamayoz Organises Leadership Training for Future Public and Private Sector Leaders in Libya
One hundred and sixty corporate, commercial and industry achievers from Libya are receiving specialized leadership and management training in the public and private sector and… Read more »
January 18, 2019
Eswatini: African Development Bank's Executive Directors to Visit the Kingdom of Eswatini
A team of ten Executive Directors (EDs) from the African Development Bank will be on a three-day stakeholder consultation mission in the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and ICRC Join Forces to Accelerate Economic Resilience in Fragile Contexts
The African Development Bank Group and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) signed a letter of intent on Wednesday 16th January 2019 at the Bank's headquarters in… Read more »
Mozambique: Transformation of Small-Scale Farm Industry Results in Promising Rice Crop Production
Locally grown rice and vegetables are flourishing in Mozambique's Massangena district, a testament to the success of an agriculture and rural development project that has brought… Read more »
January 17, 2019
Africa: The African Development Bank to Unveil 2019 African Economic Outlook
The African Development Bank will launch the 2019 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook (AEO) report on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at its headquarters in Abidjan. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Historic Pivot
It might not be obvious to the casual observer, but Africa is undergoing something of a revolution when it comes to economic policymaking. Risking recrimination and worse from… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2019 - Africa Growth Prospects Remain Steady, Industry Should Lead Growth
'The state of the continent is good. Africa's general economic performance continues to improve, but it remains insufficient to address the structural challenges," A. Adesina Read more »
Rwanda: African Development Bank and Rwanda Sign Financing Agreements Worth €115 Million for Water Projects
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed financing agreements worth €115 million with the Government of Rwanda to support the Rwanda Sustainable Water Supply and… Read more »
January 15, 2019
Senegal: Handover of Dakar Regional Express Train
African Development Bank contributes EUR182.9 million to landmark project Read more »
Africa: The African Legal Support Facility to Receive € 5 Million Grant From the European Union
The European Commission has approved a grant of 5 million euros to the African Legal Support Facility, to finance the Facility's Medium Term Strategy for the next five years. Read more »
January 11, 2019
Africa: Seychelles Launches New HR Policy and Strategy 2018-2022
On 18th December, 2018, at a ceremony attended by some 80 participants, the Government of Seychelles launched a 5-year Policy and Strategy on Human Resources Development (HRD) to… Read more »
January 10, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank Group Approves Investment in Climate Investor One's Construction Equity Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a USD 32.5 million equity investment in Climate Investor One's (CIO) Construction Equity Fund (CEF), a… Read more »
January 08, 2019
Africa: African Development Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Invest 150 Million Euros to Improve Sanitation in Small Municipalities
The African Development Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed on 8th January a loan agreement with the Ministry of Development, Investment and… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Approves U.S.$14.12 Million to Support Nigeria's Membership in African Trade Insurance (Ati) Agency
The African Development Bank Group, through its Trade Finance operations, has approved a US$14.12 million facility to support the Federal Republic of Nigeria's membership in the… Read more »
December 27, 2018
Africa: Mainstreaming Resilience and Financing for Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in Africa
In Africa, as elsewhere, urbanized locations exert pressure on already vulnerable populations impacted by lack of access to potable water supply, sanitation and waste management,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Raise Over Us$7 Billion From Capital Markets for Investment in African Economies in 2019
Bank continues to build its profile in the capital markets for cost-effective resources to finance projects and programs in Regional Member Countries Read more »
