May 07, 2015
Africa: AfDB Announces Theme and Agenda for 2015 Annual Meetings
The 2015 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank will explore the theme of 'Africa and the new global landscape', with special focus on Africa's approach to three critical… Read more »
Africa: Two AfDB Vice-Presidents Officially Announce Agenda of 2015 Annual Meetings
The Vice-President and Secretary General of the African Development Bank, Cecilia Akintomide, and the AfDB's Acting Vice-President and Chief Economist, Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, held… Read more »
May 06, 2015
Africa: Investing to Change Lives - IFC and AfDB Seek to Boost Private Sector in Africa
Enhancing partnerships with a view to boosting private sector as the driving force for sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa is one of the main priorities for the African… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Showcases Initiatives for Addressing Climate Change At Africa Climate Resilient Infrastructure Summit
The first Africa Climate Resilient Infrastructure Summit (ACRIS I), which concluded on April 29, 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offered an opportunity for the African Development… Read more »
May 05, 2015
Africa: Innovative Programme to Improve Employment and Income Outcomes for Young People
African Development Bank's Special Envoy on Gender, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, has cautioned that joblessness among young people is one of the most pressing social, economic and… Read more »
May 04, 2015
East Africa: East African Transport Corridors to Adopt the Japanese Michi-No-Eki (Road Side Stations) Concept
The Northern Transport Corridor in East Africa, extending from the port of Mombasa in Kenya and serving the hinterland countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Now Supports 30 Countries to Advance On Environment-Smart Projects With Gef - Annual Report
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is an implementing agency for the Global Environment Facility since 2008. The relatively young portfolio has 28 projects over 30 countries on… Read more »
Botswana: AfDB Backs Botswana's Economic Transformation, Approves 2015-2019 Country Strategy Paper
Executive Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have endorsed the Bank's Botswana Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2015-2019; which provides a framework for the Bank… Read more »
April 30, 2015
Malawi: AfDB Provides U.S. $30 Million Budget Support to Basic Social Services Delivery in Malawi
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group meeting in Abidjan, approved a US $30-million sector budget support grant towards the protection of basic social… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Offsetting Carbon Emissions At 2015 Annual Meetings
The African Development Bank is offsetting the carbon emissions from transportation and electricity use during its 2015 Annual Meetings in Abidjan in an effort to migitate climate… Read more »
April 29, 2015
North Africa: What Impact Does FDI Have On the People?
The African Development Bank has published a new report on North Africa entitled "Does Foreign Direct Investment Improve Welfare in North African Countries?" Read more »
Africa: Energy - A Field of Opportunity for Africa, According to New AfDB Report
The African Development Bank's first Development Effectiveness Review focusing on the energy sector was launched on Tuesday, April 28 at the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan the… Read more »
Mozambique: Sefa Poised to Foster Private Sector Participation in Renewable Energy in Mozambique
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a USD 740,000 technical assistance grant to the Government of Mozambique to enhance the enabling environment for private… Read more »
April 28, 2015
Africa: Launch of 2014 Development Effectiveness Review On Energy
Report examines challenges and opportunities in providing affordable and sustainable energy to African citizens Read more »
April 27, 2015
Cote d'Ivoire: AfDB to Support Côte d'Ivoire and Its Private Sector, to Give Momentum to Its Economy
How can the Ivorian Government and the private sector combine their efforts to attract investment, raise capital and finance enterprises, to ensure the country's progress towards… Read more »
Africa: East African Presidents Welcome Private Sector Participation in Infrastructure
President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania told public and private stakeholders that the "Government of Tanzania welcomes private-sector participation in the new standard gauge railway… Read more »
Africa: Fund for African Private Sector Assistance Provides Equity to Africlear Global to Improve Securities Market Infrastructure in Africa
The Fund for Africa Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed on March 5, 2015 in Abidjan a seed equity investment of US $400,000 to… Read more »
April 24, 2015
Africa: AfDB Chief Economist Complex Examines Housing Market Dynamics in Africa
On April 8-9, the Chief Economist Complex of the African Development Bank organized a Bank-wide seminar on the Housing Market Dynamics in Africa at the Bank's headquarters in… Read more »
April 23, 2015
Africa: AfDB 2015 Annual Meetings - "Africa and the New Global Landscape"
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Africa: AfDB Approves a U.S. $40 Million Risk Participation Agreement With Banco Santander S.A. (Spain) to Support Trade Finance in Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 an unfunded US $40 million Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) with Banco… Read more »
April 20, 2015
Africa: African Ministers Unite in Calling for Strong Universal Climate Agreement and Sufficient Finance to Unlock Africa's Potential
Private and public sectors join in quest for market and finance opportunities at 7th Africa Carbon Forum Read more »
Africa: Brokering Better Global Development - Kaberuka At the Helm of the AfDB
A landmark global development agenda was worked out last week in Washington, DC and African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President Donald Kaberuka was at the centre of the… Read more »
Africa: WB/IMF Meetings Conclude, AfDB President Looks to His Future
An historic week wrapped up in Washington, DC with the adoption of an agenda to exterminate extreme poverty around the world by 2030. It was also the last time Donald Kaberuka… Read more »
April 17, 2015
West Africa: $300 Million Top-Up From AfDB to Support Countries' Post-Ebola Recovery Programs
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka announced $300 million to support the national Post-Ebola Recovery program of Ebola-affected countries during the World Bank-IMF… Read more »
Africa: Presidents From Around the World Honour AfDB President
High honours were given to African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President Donald Kaberuka on Thursday, April 16 in Washington for his work to end extreme poverty on the continent… Read more »
