February 12, 2015
Africa: Gender Equality: An Imperative for Inclusive Growth
In December 2014, I delivered the keynote address at the African Forum on Inclusive Economies, which was co-convened by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Rockefeller Foundation,… Read more »
February 10, 2015
Africa: Africa Launches Platform to Enhance Collaboration Between Countries for the Delivery of Quality Early Childhood Development Programs
A regional platform to improve the provision of quality Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs in Africa was launched on Monday, February 9 in Kigali, Rwanda, during the… Read more »
February 06, 2015
Africa: AfDB Issues 1.375 Percent Usd 1 Billion Global Benchmark Due 12 February 2020
On Thursday, February 5, 2015, the African Development Bank (AfDB) successfully launched and priced a new 1 billion 5-year US dollar global benchmark due February 12, 2020. This is… Read more »
February 03, 2015
Comoros: Kaberuka Receives Medal in Recognition of AfDB's Support in the Comoros
The Union of the Comoros paid tribute to the long-lasting support provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB) during a ceremony held in the capital of Moroni on February 2.… Read more »
West Africa: Regional Economic Integration in West Africa - Senegal Has Opportunities but Could Do Better
AfDB has just published a new study, co-financed by Canada, entitled Regional integration in West Africa; Challenges and opportunities for Senegal. Read more »
February 02, 2015
Africa: African Development Bank Participates in High-Level Event On Ebola Recovery Hosted By UNDP in New York
On January 29, 2015, the African Development Bank, represented by Janvier Kpourou Litse, Acting Vice-President of Operations, in charge of Country and Regional Programs and Policy,… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's President Opens John Chilembwe Highway, a Bank-Financed Project
Malawi President Peter Mutharika officially opened the 60-kilometre John Chilembwe Highway, formerly the Blantyre-Zomba road, on January 23, 2015, at Kachere Township in Blantyre. Read more »
Africa: Bold Steps Needed to Place the Continent's Growth On Recovery Path, Says Kaberuka
In order to achieve Africa's socioeconomic transformation, the continent's leaders have to embrace new thinking, and break with the past, according to Donald Kaberuka, President of… Read more »
Africa: Comorans Pin Their Hopes On AfDB Energy Sector Support (PASEC) Electricity Project
Visiting the Comoros, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka reaffirms the Bank's support for the Comoran Government's reforms. The Bank is also providing significant support for the… Read more »
January 30, 2015
Africa: Access to Water and Sanitation - AfDB, Partners Advocate More Funding for Least Advanced Countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) reiterated on Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Addis Ababa, its commitment to mobilize additional resources for the Kigali Action Plan. This Plan… Read more »
Africa: Policy Reforms and Investment Needed to Curb the Shortfall in Africa's Energy Sector
The conclusion of the World Economic Forum raises concerns - particularly for Africa - as to how important issues discussed at the meeting will be addressed. Sustainable energy for… Read more »
Africa: Bank Group and Jica Hold Talks to Push Co-Financing Programmes Forward
The African Development Bank Group, on Friday, January 30, 2015 in Abidjan, received Hiroshi Kato, Japan International Cooperation Agency Vice-President, on a courtesy visit to the… Read more »
Africa: African Women Can Transform the Continent, Says AfDB Special Gender Envoy
African women can and will be agents of change for the continent's transformation at all levels. This was the message delivered by the African Development Bank's Special Envoy on… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Revised Resolution Establishing Bank's Independent Review Mechanism
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, January 28 in Abidjan the revised version of the Resolution establishing the Independent… Read more »
January 29, 2015
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Guinea Bissau's 2015-2019 Country Strategy Paper
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, January 28, 2014 approved Guinea Bissau's Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for 2015-2019. The document… Read more »
Africa: Growth of Africa's Tourism Industry Depends On Policies, Says Bank's Chief Economist
The lack of proper policies aimed at generating tourist interest is a major reason why Africa's tourism remains largely untapped, Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, African Development Bank… Read more »
Africa: Peaceful Elections and Fighting Back Ebola On the Agenda At 24th Summit of the Africa Union
Elections, conflict, terrorism, Ebola and women's empowerment are all expected to be at the top of this year's agenda as African leaders gather in Addis Ababa for the 24th Summit… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Committed to Africa's Transformation Through Improved Agriculture
The African Development Bank (AfDB) expressed on Tuesday, January 27 its support to the African Union (AU) in implementing Africa's commitments for an accelerated agricultural… Read more »
Africa: Sustainable Energy for All Africa Hub Gathers Partners in Abidjan to Advance Initiative Across the Continent
The African Development Bank (AfDB), as host of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Africa Hub, organized on January 26 and 27 a workshop in Abidjan with representatives of… Read more »
January 27, 2015
West Africa: AfDB and Niger Sign Two Agreements Totalling $61 Million to Reduce Food Insecurity
The African Development Bank Group is firmly committed to ensuring food security in the Sahel region, especially in Niger, to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable populations in… Read more »
January 26, 2015
Africa: Afrik4r-Waemu Peer Review Assessment Meeting
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January 23, 2015
Kenya: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Launches AfDB - Financed Nairobi Outer Ring Road Improvement Project
Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, accompanied by members of his Cabinet, officially launched, on Thursday, January 22, the commencement of the construction of the… Read more »
Cameroon: Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa to Support a 72 Mw Solar Pv Power Plant in Cameroon
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved at the end of 2014 a USD 777,000 preparation grant for JCM Greenquest Solar Corporation to support the development of a 72 MW… Read more »
January 22, 2015
Africa: AfDB Climate Change Committee Shares Outcomes of Cop20 and Looks Ahead to Paris Climate Talks
On Wednesday, January 21, the African Development Bank's Climate Change Coordination Committee (CCCC) organized a knowledge sharing seminar at the institution's headquarters in… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and Mastercard Broaden Financial Inclusion in Africa
On Thursday, January 22 in Davos, Switzerland, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and MasterCard announced a broad collaboration that aims to expand financial inclusion across the… Read more »
