May 27
Africa: African Development Bank Annual Meetings 2024 - AfDB, UN Women Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Women's Economic Empowerment
A day ahead of the African Development Bank Group's Annual Meetings, the institution teamed up with UN Women to host a side event showcasing both organizations' achievements to… Read more »
Africa: Daily School Meals for Children Across Africa Crucial to Africa's Future, Rockefeller Foundation Side Event At African Development Bank Annual Meeting Told
African countries could scale up the provision of free school meals despite other economic challenges to combat the incalculable and harmful consequences of millions of children… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Annual Meetings 2024 - African Development Bank Secretary General Joins South African Leaders to Highlight Investment Opportunities of Enlarging Brics Alliance
The BRICS Alliance, together with the new member additions, provides immense trade and investment opportunities for the African continent, Prof. Vincent O. Nmehielle, Secretary… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Annual Meetings Side Event - Africa and the G20 Brazilian Presidency
What: African Development Bank Annual Meetings side event: Africa and the G20 Brazilian Presidency Read more »
May 26
Senegal: African Development Bank 2024 Annual Meetings Side Event - Post Dakar 2: Achieving Food Sovereignty and Resilience
What: African Development Bank 2024 Annual Meetings side event: Post Dakar 2: Achieving Food Sovereignty and Resilience Read more »
May 25
Uganda: Securing Water Futures - Climate-Proofing Uganda's Urban Water Systems
Uganda is renowned for its lush landscapes and abundant water sources, but climate change is creating a severe threat to urban water systems. Increasingly, the impact of variable… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders to Discuss Africa's Transformation At African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings
What: Presidential Dialogue at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings Read more »
Africa: African Ministers and Global Experts to Explore Strategies to Revalue and Unlock Africa's Rich Natural Capital At African Development Bank's Annual Meetings
What: Thematic Knowledge Event 2: "Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations: Natural Capital and Economic Productivity in Africa" Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Meets to Chart a Better Future for the Continent With Reform of Global Financial Architecture
The African Development Bank Group's upcoming Annual Meetings in Nairobi are a golden opportunity to showcase the Bank's successes as a catalyst for Africa's transformation. Read more »
May 24
Africa: The African Development Bank Strengthens Capacities of Civil Society Organisations to Access Africa Climate Change Fund Resources
The first in a series of training sessions for African civil society organisations (CSOs) on accessing resources of the Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) was held on 17 May 2024.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Country Office Participates in 2024 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair - a Success Story
From 23-27 April 2024, the Zimbabwe Country Office (COZW) successfully participated in the 2024 chapter of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's… Read more »
Niger: Niger - Private Sector Asks African Development Bank for Massive Investments to Boost Country's Economy
The private sector in Niger, the vast West African Sahelian country that has faced a years-long security crisis, is calling on the African Development Bank Group to invest… Read more »
Africa: Annual Meetings 2024 - African Development Bank to Convene Meeting of Heads of Regional and Continental Institutions
What: Third Meeting of Heads of Regional and Continental Institutions to strengthen collaboration for mobilizing capital for regional investments and deeper integration. Read more »
May 23
Africa: A Project in History - The Transformational Journey of the African Development Bank
When the African Development Bank was established in 1964, its founders committed to the task of leveraging Africa's natural and human resources to catalyze development across the… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank's Desert to Power Initiative
The African Development Bank is the driving force behind one of the world's most ambitious energy projects: the Desert to Power initiative aims to bring energy to one of the least… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius - The African Development Bank Grants $240 Million Loan to Support Economic Diversification and Competitiveness
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of $240 million to Mauritius in Abidjan on 22 May 2024 to implement the second phase of the Economic… Read more »
May 22
Africa: African Development Bank At the 10th World Water Forum - Showcasing Commitment to Facilitating Access to Water and Sanitation Resources in Africa
The African Development Bank Group will highlight the importance of preparation, financing and coordination for water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives across Africa at the 10th… Read more »
Africa: 2024 Korea-Africa Summit
What: 2024 Korea-Africa Summit Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank Invests $1.44 Billion to Support Infrastructure Development in Nigeria
The African Development Bank has invested $1.44 billion to support the development of energy and power, transport, water, and sanitation infrastructure in Nigeria. Read more »
Sudan: African Development Bank Reaffirms Support for Sudan Amid Civil Conflict
The African Development Bank has reassured Sudan of its continued support in providing humanitarian and economic assistance, while addressing other priority needs amid the… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Issues Borrower Guidance Notes for Integrated Safeguards System
The African Development Bank Group has developed Environmental and Social Guidance Notes (ISS Guidance Notes) for borrowers and clients, following approval of an Integrated… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - African Development Fund Approves Nearly $43 Million to Boost Access to Finance and Non-Financial Services for Ethiopian Youth and Women-Led Msmes
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund - the African Development Bank Group's concessional financing window - approved a grant of $42.86 million to Ethiopia on 22… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa to Extend $8 Million for Groundbreaking Mini-Grid Pilot Programme
The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved $8 million to support the rollout of a pioneering pilot mini-grid programme with potential Africa-wide… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda - Significant Results Midway Through the Implementation of the African Development Bank Country Strategy 2022-26
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved the mid-term review of the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2022-26 for Rwanda in Abidjan on 21 May 2024. The… Read more »
May 21
Africa: Strengthening Global Nutrition Advocacy - Insights From African Leaders for Nutrition At the London Meeting
African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) Coordinator George Ouma demonstrated the organization's unwavering commitment to influencing policy and driving positive nutrition outcomes… Read more »
