February 28, 2014
Gabon: Kaberuka in Central Africa - The AfDB Will Support Gabon's Social and Economic Development
Upon his arrival in Libreville on Wednesday, February 26 for a two-day working visit, African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President Donald Kaberuka was received by the President… Read more »
February 27, 2014
Central Africa: AfDB President On Visit to Congo - "The AfDB Believes Strongly in Regional Projects"
It was in Congo that Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, began his official visit to Central Africa, on February 24, 2014. Scheduled for four… Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB Approves US $30 Million Loan for Rehabilitation of Oku Iboku Paper Mill in Nigeria
Plans to resuscitate Oku Iboku Pulp and Paper Mill in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States in Southeastern Nigeria were concretized on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in Tunis, where… Read more »
February 26, 2014
Zambia: AfDB Facilitates Private Sector Finance for Climate-Readiness in Niger, Mozambique and Zambia
Over US $30 million in concessional funds has been made available for innovative private sector projects that seek to improve climate change adaptation or readiness in Niger,… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Electricity Distribution Network to Be Reinforced and Extended With Afdb Support
In response to the significant increase in the demand for electricity in Ghana as a result of the fast growing urbanization and robust economic growth in the country, the Board of… Read more »
South Africa: AfDB Officially Unveils Its Africa Information Highway Platform in South Africa
Africa's first "one-stop" data centre, the Africa Information Highway, was officially launched on Monday, February 24 in Pretoria, South Africa, by the African Development Bank. Read more »
February 24, 2014
Central Africa: Donald Kaberuka in Central Africa to Further AfDB Cooperation With the Congo and Gabon
African Development Bank (AfDB) President Donald Kaberuka is paying an official visit to Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo and Libreville in Gabon from February 24 to 27,… Read more »
Africa: The AfDB Launches New Guidelines for Statistical Business Registers in Africa
The Statistical Capacity Building Program of the African Development Bank responds to the needs of AfDB's regional member countries (RMCs) as well as the Bank's commitments in… Read more »
Africa: Shehu Yahaya - "In 50 years' time, I want to see a developed Africa with justice and freedom,"
In this interview, African Development Bank (AfDB) Executive Director Shehu Yahaya used the opportunity of the Board of Directors retreat in Tunis (20-21 february 2014), to dwell… Read more »
Africa: AfDB's Africa Information Highway - The Continent's First "One-stop centre" for Development Data
Over the years, many African countries have significantly scaled up their data collection efforts, but challenges remain with regard to the timely dissemination of data to… Read more »
February 23, 2014
Africa: Send Me the Money! - Pan-African Seminar On Remittances From Migrants
On 27 and 28 March 2014, Tunis is scheduled to host a very important event on remittances of African migrants. This seminar is the culmination of over six years of work,… Read more »
February 21, 2014
Africa: Dangote to African Governments - Level the Playing Field
Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of the Dangote Group of Companies, says he believes massive investments in infrastructure, education, health and agriculture can solve Africa's… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Debates Issues Thwarting Private Sector Development
Some of Africa's leading business people say Africa should put more effort into building up infrastructure and agriculture; ensuring people have access to finance; guaranteeing… Read more »
February 20, 2014
Tunisia: Bank Reiterates Its Commitment to Help Tunisia Achieve Sustainable Development
On 19 February 2014, Mehdi Jomaa, head of the Tunisian government, and Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), met to discuss how to strengthen efforts… Read more »
Tunisia: AfDB Suggests Tunisia Could Study Swedish Model
If at first glance it seems that Sweden and Tunisia have little in common, especially when one talks about economic development, a second glance gives a surprising answer. Read more »
Africa: AfDB's Board Retreat in Tunis to Share Perspectives On Issues to Influence Africa's Transformation
The Board of Director of the African Development Bank is holding its retreat on 20-21 February 2014 in Tunis, and will focus on Transformation through the private sector -… Read more »
February 18, 2014
Africa: African Symposium On Statistical Development Emphasizes Central Role of Data in Development
Focus on link between vital statistics and good governance in Africa Read more »
February 17, 2014
Africa: Donald Kaberuka to AfDB Staff - "We Are Soldiers of Development"
In a New Year address to African Development Bank (AfDB) staff in Tunis on 7 February, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka praised employees for their work in 2013, calling them… Read more »
Africa: 9th ASSD - Botswana Meeting Highlights Way Forward for AfDB's Statistical Initiatives
The strengthening of statistical capacity in African countries, the launch of Africa's Information Highway, and a new book outlining guidelines for building statistical business… Read more »
February 14, 2014
Africa: Kaberuka Calls for Coordinated Effort in the Fight Against Aids
Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is a member of the commission established under the aegis of the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Makes Bold Moves to Address Climate Change Risks
Many in East Africa still recall the devastating drought of 2009. In Kenya alone, it left nearly 80% of cattle dead in some parts of the country. Whether linked to the effects of… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Affirms Its Support for Power Africa, With a Commitment of More Than Us $600 Million
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is proud to be an anchor partner of Power Africa, a five-year United States of America Presidential initiative aimed at supporting economic… Read more »
Africa: AfDB, World Leaders Commit to Intensify Fight Against Wildlife Trade
La Déclaration de Londres s’appuie sur la Déclaration de Marrakech de la BAD et du WWF La BAD va dégager 5 millions de dollars pour renforcer la gestion… Read more »
February 13, 2014
Nigeria: AfDB Vice-President Addresses Power Sector Conference in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria hosted a High Level Power Sector Conference on Monday, February 10, 2014 in Abuja. The event, which was organized by the National Council on… Read more »
Africa: The African Water Facility Unveils New Website, New Look
The African Water Facility (AWF) has launched a new website designed to enhance user experience, knowledge sharing and access to information about its grants and projects, as well… Read more »