March 22, 2016
Africa: Women in Business Initiative Launched At Africa CEO Forum
The Women in Business Initiative was launched on March 21, 2016 during the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan. Read more »
Africa: The Bank Group and the Government of Japan Agree to Work Together for Co-Development By Promoting Private Investments On the Continent
A 40-member delegation of Japanese investors paid a courtesy call on the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan on Monday, March 21, 2016, and met with AfDB President Akinwumi… Read more »
Africa: World Water Day 2016 - When You Have Water, Everything Else Falls Into Place
March 22, 2016 is World Water Day. The African Development Bank is committed to investing in sustainable infrastructure to ensure access to water and sanitation for all, including… Read more »
Africa: President Adesina Discusses Resilience of African Economies At Africa CEO Forum
After a decade of accelerated growth, Africa is now showing signs of slowed economic growth. In this context, how should African companies and countries proceed? This question… Read more »
Africa: Dr. Alberic Kacou Appointed As Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Services of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alberic Kacou, as the Vice-President Human Resources and Corporate Services, effective 15 May, 2016. Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Adesina Leads Bank Mission to Japan, Korea and China
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a top-level Bank team on a working visit to Japan, Korea and China from March 24-29. Read more »
March 21, 2016
Africa: The Next Clean Energy Powerhouse?
Can Africa be the next clean energy powerhouse? That was the question posed by the second plenary panel at the Africa CEO Forum - and panelists reached the conclusion that the… Read more »
Sierra Leone: The Country Poised to Transform Renewable Energy Sector With Strengthened Public and Private Sector Participation
Sierra Leone has received a $300,000 grant from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to prepare a far-reaching national Investment Plan (IP) to transform its renewable energy sector. Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Open for Business - The African Development Bank Calls On African Private Sector
Africa's private sector will continue to lead the continent towards economic transformation, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said Monday at the launch of the… Read more »
March 18, 2016
Africa: Abidjan Opens Its Doors to the Africa CEO Forum, Global Meeting Place for the African Private Sector and Decision-Makers
The fourth Africa CEO Forum - meeting place for entrepreneurs, decision-makers and financiers from the African private sector - takes place on 21-22 March 2016 in the Palais des… Read more »
Africa: Workshop On the Promotion of Agropoles and Agro-Processing Zones in Africa
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March 17, 2016
Africa: ADF-14 Meeting in Abidjan - Funding the Development of a Winning Africa
On March 17, 2016, the Fourteenth Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-14) began its first meeting, which will be held in camera over two days in Abidjan, where the… Read more »
Africa: Opening Speech At the First Meeting of the 14th Replenishment of the African Development Fund Delivered By Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group - March 17, 2016 - Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Dear Governors, Board of Directors, ADF Deputies, Observers from other development organizations, Bank staff, Ladies and Gentlemen. Read more »
Rwanda: AfDB Approves Loan for Rwanda's First Regional Hydropower Public-Private Partnership Project
The African Development Bank Group announced on 16 March a US$ 24 million loan to support Rwanda's contribution to the development of the Multinational Ruzizi III Hydropower… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian President Underscores Important Role of African Development Fund At Replenishment Meeting
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf underscored the important role of the African Development Bank and the African Development Fund during the first meeting on the Fund's 14th… Read more »
March 15, 2016
Liberia: AfDB President Commits to Support Liberia's Transformation Agenda
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged to support Liberia's effort to diversify its economy, with a particular emphasis on the… Read more »
March 14, 2016
Africa: AfDB Executive Directors Conclude Visit to Malawi
A team of nine African Development Bank Executive Directors visited Malawi from March 6 to 11, 2016 on a high-level consultation and dialogue mission. During their visit, the… Read more »
Africa: Speech Delivered By President Akinwumi Adesina On the Occasion of State Dinner Hosted By President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia - Monrovia, Liberia - March 10, 2016
Your Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia; Your Excellency Joseph Boakai, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia; Your Excellency Alex J.… Read more »
March 11, 2016
Africa: Geraldine Fraser Moleketi, Named "2016 New African Woman of the Year"
On Thursday 10 March 2016, AfDB Special Envoy on Gender and Vice-President, Geraldine Fraser Moleketi was named "2016 New African Woman of the Year", an award made by London-based… Read more »
Africa: The AfDB, the UN and African Stakeholders to Discuss the Implementation of the SDG-16 and the High 5s in Fragile Situations in Africa
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March 10, 2016
Africa: Legislation and Training Crucial for Tackling Cybercrimes Targeting Women
Cyber-based violence against women was the focus of a forum hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in commemoration of the International Women's Day on March 8, 2016. Read more »
March 09, 2016
Djibouti: AfDB Approves Over U.S. $36 Million Support Package for Djibouti
The African Development Bank Group will help Djibouti to diversify its economy, improve governance and create employment for the country's young population. Read more »
Africa: "Women in Transportation" - Bank Holds Two-Day Capacity-Building Seminar to Mainstream Gender Equality in Transport Projects
Global data shows that women and men travel by different modes of transport, at different times and for different purposes. Poor access to transport for women has major implication… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Receives Green Climate Fund Accreditation to Increase Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Development in Africa
The African Development Bank announced its accreditation on Wednesday, March 9 as a multilateral implementing entity and intermediary to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), further… Read more »
Liberia: AfDB President Adesina Leads Delegation On Visit to Liberia
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a Bank delegation on a working visit to Liberia on March 10 and 11, 2016, to hold discussions with… Read more »
