October 15, 2015
Senegal: Dakar High-Level Conference on Agricultural Transformation 2015
An Action Plan for African Agricultural Transformation to be held at Abdou Diouf International Conference Center (CICAD) on 21-23 October 2015 in Dakar, Senegal, under the auspices… Read more »
Ghana: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 15 Million Trade Facilitation Loan for Unibank Limited, Ghana
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, in Abidjan, a US $15-million trade finance line of credit for UniBank Ghana… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB Stages First Tech Innovation Weekend in Côte d'Ivoire
The African Development Bank (AfDB) hosted an inaugural Innovation Weekend at its headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from October 9-11. The goal: to find technology-led… Read more »
Africa: Global Handwashing Day
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October 14, 2015
Africa: AfDB Approves the New Bank Group Procurement Framework
On October 14, 2015, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved the Bank's new procurement framework. The need for a comprehensive revision of the… Read more »
October 13, 2015
Africa: Mobilize Sustainable Energy Investment in Africa - Se4all Africa Hub Annual Report
The Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) Africa Hub launched on Tuesday, October 13 in Abidjan its Annual Report for 2014-2015, which outlines the progress made to date in helping… Read more »
October 12, 2015
Cote d'Ivoire: Managing for Development Results Days in Côte d'Ivoire
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Ghana: 2015 CNN Multichoice African Journalists' Awards
The judges of the CNN MultiChoice African Journalists of the Year 2015 have announced that Thomas Naadi Bitlegma of Ghana has won the prestigious African Development Bank (AfDB)… Read more »
Egypt: Remarks Delivered By AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina At Signing Ceremony of Sharm El-Sheikh Airport Development Project Loan Facility With the Government of Egypt
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Read more »
Egypt: AfDB and Egyptian Government Sign USD 50-Million Loan for Sharm El-Sheikh Airport Development Project
The African Development Bank and the Government of Egypt, on Saturday, October 10 in Lima, Peru, signed the loan agreement for USD 50 million from the Africa Growing Together Fund… Read more »
October 10, 2015
Africa: Remarks Delivered By Adesina At the Ministerial Meeting On Climate Finance At the World Bank and IMF Annual Meeting
I wish to thank the Government of Peru and France for the invitation to make remarks at this important meeting. Read more »
Africa: AfDB and AMF to Strengthen Partnership to Support Financial and Economic Development in Their 10 Common African Member Countries
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi A. Adesina, and Abdulrahman A. Al Hamidy, Director General Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund, met on the… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Calls for Action On Climate Change, Access to Energy in Africa At World Bank-IMF Meetings in Lima
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund kicked off their annual meetings on Friday with their leaders giving impassioned pleas for member nations to keep macroeconomic… Read more »
October 09, 2015
Africa: African Development Bank to Triple Annual Climate Financing to Nearly $5 Billion By 2020
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, announced on Friday, October 9 that the AfDB would nearly triple its annual climate financing to reach $5… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President and Bank Delegation to Strengthen Alliances At 2015 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Lima, Peru
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October 08, 2015
Africa: AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina Appointed Chair of Africa50 Boards of Directors
The Boards of Directors of Africa50 Project Development and Project Finance met on October 6, 2015 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The Boards approved the appointment of Akinwumi… Read more »
Africa: AfDB President Calls for Enhanced Partnerships to Unlock Africa's Energy Potential
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina delivered the special keynote address at the first G20 Energy Ministers meeting held in Istanbul, Turkey, on… Read more »
Africa: Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara Receives New AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, held talks with Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, at the Presidential Palace on… Read more »
Africa: Special Address Delivered By Akinwumi A. Adesina, AfDB's President At G20 Energy Ministers Meeting On "Inclusive Energy Collaboration - Delivering On the G 20 Energy Principles" - October 2, 2015 - Istanbul, Turkey
1. Your Excellency, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey. Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good morning! Read more »
October 07, 2015
Africa: Multilateral Financial Institutions Convene in Abidjan for Working Group On Environmental and Social Standards
The African Development Bank hosted the fall session of the Multilateral Finance Institutions' Working Group on Environment and Social Standards (MFI-WGESS) from September 30 to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Discusses Potential Business Opportunities and Partnerships During the MDB Global Development Fund Project Plaza in Korea
The African Development Bank presented the Bank's procurement framework and several Bank projects at the MDB Global Development Fund Project Plaza in Seoul, Korea, on September… Read more »
Africa: AfDB, IMF Host Training On Financial Soundness for Officials From 18 African Countries
Under the Joint Partnership for Africa (JPA) Program, the African Development Bank, through its African Development Institute (EADI) and in collaboration with the International… Read more »
October 06, 2015
Africa: World Food Day, October 16 - "Social Protection and Agriculture - Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty"
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October 05, 2015
Senegal: AfDB Hosts Dakar Workshop for Csos On the Role of Technology in Transparency
Civil society has a key role to play in fighting corruption - from monitoring public services, denouncing bribery and raising awareness, to contributing to the implementation of… Read more »
Africa: Enhanced Legal Capacity Essential for Successful Negotiations in the Mining Sector
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Ruhakana Rugunda, lauded the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) for conducting a capacity-building training programme to equip… Read more »
