August 02, 2018
Africa: Sub-Regional Workshop On African Development Bank's Independent Review Mechanism
The Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (BCRM) of the African Development Bank Group is organizing a sub-regional information workshop on the Bank's "Independent Review Mechanism:… Read more »
Cape Verde: The African Development Bank Loans 20 Million Euros to Cabo Verde to Boost Local Economic Development
The African Development Bank and Cabo Verde have signed a 20 million euro loan agreement to revitalize the economy of the West African coastal island. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Visits Bank-Funded Morocco-Spain Power Interconnection Project
Nestled on the steep slopes of the northernmost part of Morocco facing Spain, is the Melloussa interconnection station, which provides 15% of Morocco's electricity production. Read more »
August 01, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Shares Milestones and Lessons Learnt During Administrative Tribunal's First 20 Years
The African Development Bank marked the 20th anniversary of its Administrative Tribunal with a forum held at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and South African Embassy to Celebrate Nelson Mandela Anniversary in Cote d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank and the South African embassy in Cote d'Ivoire have finalized preparations for a joint lecture to honour Nelson Mandela's hundredth birthday. Read more »
July 31, 2018
Africa: Adea and Partners Launch 2017/2018 Education Research in Africa Award
The competition for the 3rd and 4th editions of the Education Research in Africa Award (ERAA) is now open. Read more »
Africa: Dr. Mateus Magala Vice President for Corporate Services and Human Resources
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mateus Magala as Vice President for Corporate Services and Human Resources, effective from… Read more »
Africa: Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala - Vice President for Finance and Chief Finance Officer
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Bajabulile "Swazi" Tshabalala as Vice President for Finance and Chief Finance Officer for the… Read more »
Morocco: African Development Bank President Attends Morocco's Fête Du Trône Celebrations
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, participated in the Fête du Trône (Throne Day) ceremony, marking the 19th anniversary of His… Read more »
July 30, 2018
Africa: Morocco Making Giant Strides in Electrification
Morocco has emerged as a pioneer in renewable energy in Africa, revolutionizing its energy sector, to achieve nearly hundred percent nationwide supply Read more »
Africa: 2018 World Water Week - "Water, Ecosystems and Human Development" - Focus On Africa
The 2018 World Water Week will take place from 26 to 31 August in Stockholm, Sweden, under the theme: "Water, ecosystems and human development." Read more »
July 27, 2018
Tunisia: Tunisia Launches Pilot Project to Use Drones for Data Collection in Agricultural Sector
Tunisia and the African Development Bank have signed an agreement for the launch of a pilot project to use drones for data collection to enhance management of agricultural projects… Read more »
Sudan: African Development Bank Signs Us$41 Million Grant Agreement for Sudan's Agriculture Value Chain Development Project
The African Development Bank on Thursday signed a US$41-million grant agreement with Republic of Sudan to finance a public sector Agriculture Value Chain Development Project in the… Read more »
July 26, 2018
Africa: South Africa Sees Africa Investment Forum As Vehicle for Economic Growth
The Africa Investment Forum (AIF), African Development Bank's new platform to enhance private-sector cooperation and drive investment to key development sectors on the continent,… Read more »
Africa: African Investment Forum Road Show in Cairo, Attended By Egyptian Public and Private Sector Entities
Over 80 Egyptian public and private sector entities attended the African Investment Forum (AIF) road show organised by the African Development Bank on Wednesday 25 July 2018 in… Read more »
Southern Africa: African Development Bank and Partners to Convene for Talks On Controlling Fall Armyworm Threat in Southern Africa
The African Development Bank will on 26-27 July 2018, host "From Plan to Action," a meeting on controlling Fall Armyworm in southern Africa. The meeting will bring together… Read more »
Tunisia: Launch Ceremony of Tunisia Drone Project Financed By Koafec Trust Fund
The Launching Ceremony of the Pilot Project on the Use of Drones in Agricultural Development Projects will be attended by Tunisia's Minister of Development and International… Read more »
July 25, 2018
Africa: African Development Bank Reiterates Support for Lake Chad Basin Heritage Project
Dore was speaking at a side event of a High Level Political Forum held in New York July 16-18 Read more »
Mozambique: African Development Bank and Ifad Collaborate to Help Mozambique Build Knowledge On Climate Finance and Natural Capital
Dr. Sonia da Silveira - GCF Focal Point, technician of the Department of Monitoring & Evaluation from the Ministry of Economy & Finance Read more »
Africa: The Facility for Agricultural Finance in Africa Receives Fapa Donors' Approval Seal
Despite this potential, the sector substantially lacks financial investment. The share of commercial bank lending to agriculture remains very low, ranging from 3% in Sierra Leone,… Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum - African Development Bank and Partners to Discuss Key Roles in Accelerating Africa's Investment Opportunities
The African Development Bank will on 25 July 2018, host a discussion on "Attracting Private Sector Investment into Africa" along BRICS Business Forum, and in collaborating with the… Read more »
July 24, 2018
Uganda: Consortium Delivers Bujagali Refinancing to Reduce Ugandan Electricity Costs
A consortium of development finance institutions and commercial lenders today announced completion of the refinancing of more than USUS$400 million loans of Bujagali Energy Limited… Read more »
July 23, 2018
Africa: In Kenya, African Development Bank Marks a Milestone in Financing Clean Energy On the Continent
Excited by the success of the Menengai geothermal power projects in Kenya, African development Bank plans to increase the share of its clean energy-financing portfolio to 100%. The… Read more »
Africa: Development in Action - Expansion of Nairobi's Outer Ring Road Reduces Traffic Congestion, Public Commute Times
Commuting time reduced from 2 hours to 10 minutes Read more »
Cape Verde: Water Project in Cabo Verde Saves Communities, Transforms Livelihoods of Women
A water irrigation and supply system funded by the African Development Bank has transformed the lives of rural farming communities in Cabo Verde's Santiago Island, sparing farmers… Read more »
