December 10, 2014
Uganda: The Bank Group Approves Second Phase of Uganda Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Program
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, during its ordinary sitting on Tuesday December 10, 2014 in Abidjan, approved the second phase of Uganda's Markets and… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group's Board Approves 2015 Borrowing Program
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank, on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, held its regular meeting in Abidjan and approved the institution's 2015 Borrowing Program,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sefa to Help Scale-Up Innovative Clean Cooking Business in Nigeria
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved a US $580,000 preparation grant for the expansion of Green Energy & Biofuels (GEB) Bio-refinery project in Nigeria. The… Read more »
Africa: Climate Negotiations in Lima - Africa Needs to Speak With One Voice to Defend Its Priorities and Interests
The African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) convened a high-level ministerial briefing meeting on the negotiations taking place in the UN Climate Change… Read more »
December 09, 2014
Africa: Continent Prepares for the Launch of the Africa Regional Integration Index
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have joined forces to produce an Africa Regional… Read more »
Africa: AfDB, Rockefeller Foundation and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Convene Forum On Africa's Growth
The Rockefeller Foundation, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Tuesday, December 9 convened the Africa Forum on… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Participates in Rockefeller Foundation Africa Partnership Forum Held in Nairobi
On December 8-9, 2014 the Africa Forum on Inclusive Economies was held in Nairobi, Kenya. This year's forum was the second bi-annual convening of the Rockefeller Foundation Africa… Read more »
December 05, 2014
Africa: Kaberuka Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Forbes Africa
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Donald Kaberuka, received the Forbes Africa Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, December 4 during the magazine's 4th Annual… Read more »
December 04, 2014
Africa: €1.2 Billion in Follow-On Projects Leveraged By the African Water Facility
The African Water Facility (AWF), an initiative of the African Ministers' Council on water, has attracted €1.2 billion of follow-on investments for water management projects… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: AfDB Mobilizes Us $60-Million Loan to Boost Cement Production in the DRC
Nyumba Ya Akiba Cement project in the Democratic Republic of Congo marked a significant milestone on November 27 with the loan signing of US $135 million, making it a strong step… Read more »
December 03, 2014
Africa: AfDB Issues a 6.625 Percent Zar 500 Million Eurobond Due 9 December 2017
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Africa: AfDB Grants €176 Million for the Second Phase of the Largest Solar Power Station in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved one loan of €100 million and another of US $119 million for phase II of the Ouarzazate solar complex… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Issues a 6.625% ZAR 500 Million Eurobond due 9 December 2017
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Africa: AfBD Grants €176 Million for the Second Phase of the Largest Solar Power Station in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved one loan of €100 million and another of US $119 million for phase II of the Ouarzazate solar complex… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Releases Report On Trade Finance in Africa
Trade finance is essential for international trade. This financial intermediation helps firms to manage risks inherent in international transactions, improve their liquidity and… Read more »
December 02, 2014
Africa: ALSF Management Board Winds Up Productive Two-Day Meeting
The Management Board of the African Legal Support Facility ("ALSF" or "the Facility") wound up a two-day meeting on November 27, 2014 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with the… Read more »
December 01, 2014
North Africa: How Trade Integration in South East Asia Can Inspire North Africa
In its latest economic publication AfDB underlines once again the paradox that, despite its long history, and its geographical, cultural, religious and linguistic ties, North… Read more »
Africa: World Aids Day 2014 - Statement By Donald Kaberuka
Africa continues the quest to rid itself of HIV/AIDS and - for all the gains made since the first World AIDS Day in December 1988 - we can never be complacent. There is further to… Read more »
November 28, 2014
West Africa: The West Africa Monitor Quarterly, Issue 4 Unleashing the agro-industry potential of the region
The African Development Bank has released the latest edition of The West Africa Monitor Quarterly. Read more »
November 27, 2014
Africa: AfDB Approves the Revision of the Financing Plan of Suez Power Project to Assure Timely, Smooth Completion
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently agreed to revise the financing plan for the ongoing Suez Thermal Power Plant Project. The move will allow… Read more »
Africa: AfDB to Support Africa's Agenda for the New 2015 Climate Agreement During the Global Climate Talks At Cop 20
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will participate in the 20th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP… Read more »
Africa: African Legal Support Facility Management Board Holds Key Meeting in Abidjan
The Management Board of the African Legal Support Facility ("ALSF" or "the Facility") launched a major meeting on November 26 in Abidjan to assess status of implementation of… Read more »
Africa: Interview With Stephen Karangizi, Director, African Legal Support Facility
As the African Legal Support Facility's Board holds a major meeting in the Ivorian capital, its Director, Stephen Karangizi, discusses the institution's activities and outlook.… Read more »
Africa: Building Resilience to Climate Change - World Bank and AfDB Partner to Improve Hydrological and Meteorological Systems in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank have completed a seminar on improving the hydrological and meteorological systems in Africa. Read more »
November 26, 2014
East Africa: AfDB Approves Major Drought Resilience and Sustainable Livelihood Programs in Four Horn of Africa Countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US $133-million program that will help countries in the Horn of Africa region break free from… Read more »