May 08
Africa: Empowering Africa's Circular Economy Transition to Secure a Global Future
In the face of the triple crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, Africa finds itself at a pivotal moment. As it seeks to advance towards a green and… Read more »
May 07
Africa: African Development Bank Advocates for Agritech Scaling, Partnerships and Affordable Fertilizer Access At Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit
This week, the African Development Bank Group will leverage its deep expertise and convening power to highlight the crucial role of agricultural technologies, fertilizer and… Read more »
Africa: Inclusive and Transparent Land Governance Practices for Building Effective Land Administration Institutions Amid the Changing Climate and Strengthening Land Rights in the Continent
What: World Bank Land Conference's side event Read more »
May 06
Africa: Annual Meetings 2024 - Reforming the Global Financial Architecture to Free Up Financing for Kenya and in Africa Overall
"Today, Africa has $640 billion in outstanding debt and pays nearly $70 billion in interest every year. It would only be fair for us to have a financing mechanism that treats us on… Read more »
Africa: Second Edition of the Innovate Africa Symposium - Strengthening Data Governance in the African Data Ecosystem
What: Second Edition of the Innovate Africa Symposium: Strengthening Data Governance in the African Data Ecosystem Read more »
May 03
Africa: African Development Bank President Calls for 'Bold and Innovative Approach' From Multilateral Development Banks to Tackle Global Challenges
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group, emphasised the urgent need for a "bold and innovative approach" from Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to… Read more »
Morocco: In Zagora, Access to an Abundant Supply of Blue Gold Is Boosting Tourism
To the south of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, the Draa river winds through lush palm groves before disappearing into the dunes of the Sahara Desert. The valley of the Kingdom's… Read more »
Mali: Mali's CIF-Funded Investment Plan - A Beacon of Hope for Renewable Energy
Like most West African countries, Mali relies heavily on fossil fuels but has significant potential in solar and wind energy. Mali's strategy is oriented towards fostering the… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon - The Majestic Obala Interchange Eases Outbound Traffic Flows to the West of Yaoundé
From building roads and bridges to supporting the shipbuilding sector, the African Development Bank Group is supporting Cameroon to complete major transformational projects in… Read more »
Africa: Fostering Inclusive Growth - African Development Bank and Invest in Africa Unveil Microgreen Project to Empower Marginalized Groups
The African Development Bank and Invest in Africa have jointly launched the MicroGREEN project to provide livelihood opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable groups in Ghana… Read more »
May 02
Africa: Side Event On the State of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health - Policy, Governance, and Institutional Framework to Accelerate Country Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts
What: Side Event on The State of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health: Policy, Governance, and Institutional Framework to Accelerate Country Food and Agriculture Delivery… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Host Side Event At the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit
What: Event titled, "Finance, food and fertilizer: how the debt crisis affects food and farm inputs markets in Africa" on the sidelines of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health… Read more »
April 30
Africa: African Development Bank and World Health Organisation to Transform Africa's Primary Healthcare
The African Development Bank Group and the World Health Organisation have agreed to strengthen their partnership and scale up the transformation of Africa's primary healthcare. Read more »
Africa: Africa Road Builders - Two African Heads of State Receive 2024 Babacar Ndiaye Prize
The "Africa Road Builders" Selection Committee met in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on 18 April 2024 where it awarded the Babacar Ndiaye Prize 2024 to the Presidents of… Read more »
Africa: Africa Development Bank and Invest in Africa to Launch Microgreen Project
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Africa: Unlocking Africa's Agricultural Powerhouse - African Development Bank's Adesina Outlines Way Forward At Riyadh's World Economic Forum
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina urged for a coalition of public commitment and private sector finance to awaken Africa's "staggering" agricultural… Read more »
Ghana: African Development Bank, Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (Keiti) Strengthen Collaboration in Ghana
The African Development Bank Group and the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) reaffirmed their mutual collaboration with the recent participation of the… Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank, Government of Nigeria, IFC and Unitaid to Hold 2024 Industry Engagement 'Access to Health Innovation' Forum in Lagos
What: An Industry Engagement Forum on unlocking healthcare value chains and driving investment through partnerships: Accelerating equitable access to quality-assured sustainable… Read more »
April 29
Africa: The 14th African Taskforce On Food and Nutrition Development Meeting - Accelerating Progress On Nutrition
The 14th meeting of the African Taskforce on Food and Nutrition Development (ATFFND), held from April 3-5 in Mombasa, Kenya, brought together stakeholders dedicated to advancing… Read more »
West Africa: Sahel - The African Development Bank and Partners Launch Phase 2 of Program to Boost Food and Nutritional Security in the Sahel
The African Development Bank and the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) have launched the second phase of the Programme to Build Resilience to… Read more »
Africa: Accolades for Expanded Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Programs to Boost African Farmers' Access to Fertilizers
Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Governing Council praises special fund, administered by the African Development Group, for innovative financing solutions to boost fertilizer… Read more »
Africa: $4 Trillion Is New Annual Financial Target to Save Sustainable Development Goals, Says African Development Bank's Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has emphasized the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development Goals… Read more »
April 28
Tanzania: President Suluhu Lauds Partnership With African Development Bank Group At Anniversary to Mark 60 Years of Tanzania, Zanzibar Union
Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has lauded the strong partnership with the African Development Bank Group, praising its contribution to the improvement of Tanzania's… Read more »
April 26
Kenya: Kenyan Farmers Get Fertilizer Boost With $2 Million Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Credit Guarantee
In a significant step to advance food security in Kenya, the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism has launched a project that will help deliver nearly 8,000 tons of fertilizers to… Read more »
Morocco: Water for the Future - Tangiers Takes Steps to Secure Its Blue Gold
The white city of Tangiers wakes gently at daybreak. Schoolchildren mill up and down the main streets of the old town, the medina, crossing paths with the crowd heading to offices… Read more »
