October 21, 2014
Africa: 2014 African Economic Conference to Focus On Knowledge and Innovation
The critical role which knowledge and innovation should play in Africa's development will be the focus of this year's African Economic Conference (AEC) scheduled to take place from… Read more »
October 20, 2014
Africa: Kaberuka Disappointed With International Response, Calls for African Solidarity in Fighting Back Ebola
"Ebola is first and foremost our problem. Before relying on international aid, we must first encourage Africans to take action. I therefore call for African solidarity on this… Read more »
West Africa: AfDB President Receives the Development Champion Award and Dedicates It to Health Workers Fighting Ebola in West Africa
"The Forum has given the Development Champion Award to Donald Kaberuka in recognition of his commitment to Africa as head of the African Development Bank." These words were a key… Read more »
Africa: 5th African Rift Geothermal (Argeo) Conference
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October 17, 2014
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $40-Million 10-Year Line of Credit to East African Development Bank to Fund Regional Projects
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday, October 15 in Abidjan approved a US $40-million 10-year Line of Credit (LoC) for a pipeline of projects… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Board Approves €15-Million Loan to Finance Governance and Investment Programme in Cape Verde
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on Wednesday, October 15 in Abidjan approved a €15-million general budget support loan to finance the Public… Read more »
Africa: Sefa Supports ICA and UNEP's Effort to Map Africa's Energy Resources
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved a US $265,000 grant to the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)… Read more »
Morocco: AfDB Is Financing a Real Sector in Morocco - Ouarzazate Solar Power Plant Takes Shape
With a team of African Development Bank experts, at the margin of the various Bank events in Morocco, the Vice-President in charge of Governance, Agriculture and Human Development,… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank SME Program - Enhancing Inclusive Growth and Job Creation in Africa
The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its private sector window approved in June 2014 a €2.5 million line of credit (LoC) equivalent in… Read more »
West Africa: African Development Bank to Launch Further Ebola Crisis Response Projects, This Time With the AU and Ecowas
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October 16, 2014
Africa: Support of the Rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam - The Zambezi River Authority Finalize Preparations With Donors
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), an organization established to manage the Zambezi River Basin on behalf of the Governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe, recently hosted… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Marks World Food Day Focusing On Role of Women and Youth in Agriculture
The African Development Bank Group joined the international community in celebrating the World Food Day in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Thursday, October 16 on the theme,… Read more »
Africa: A New Paradigm in Health Financing and the Importance of National Funding Underscored By Hamdok
On the occasion of the 9th African Development Forum (ADF) in Marrakech, Morocco, the African Development Bank spoke with Abdalla Hamdok, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations… Read more »
West Africa: AfDB Approves Us $231 Million for Building Resilience to Food and Nutrition Insecurity in the Sahel
In a move aimed at ending the frequent cycles of drought and famine in the Sahel region, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 approved loans and… Read more »
October 15, 2014
Africa: Register to Attend the 9th African Economic Conference / 1-3 November 2014 in Addis Ababa
The 9th African Economic Conference (AEC) will take place at the UN Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from November 1st to 3, 2014 under the theme "Knowledge and Innovation… Read more »
Africa: "If It Cannot Be Measured, It Cannot Be Done" - the Importance of Good Data for Development
The key to Africa's progress relies on policies informed by reliable and timely data. Reliable and accessible data is of paramount importance to assure good governance and… Read more »
Africa: Goal of 9th ADF Is to Accelerate the Continent's Development, Improve the Lives of Africans
On the occasion of the 9th African Development Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, the African Development Bank spoke with Christian Diguimbaye, Coordinator, Steering Committee of the… Read more »
Africa: President Kaberuka Meets With Bill Gates and Gates Foundation Executives to Explore Opportunities to Work Together
African Development Bank Group President Donald Kaberuka met with Bill Gates, co-chair and trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, at his Seattle-area office on Tuesday… Read more »
Africa: Ministerial Forum On Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa - New Ideas and Formulas for Tangible Projects to Promote Green Growth
The Second Ministerial Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in Africa formally opened at the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology in Rabat, Morocco, on… Read more »
October 14, 2014
Africa: Africa50 Fund, Strong Financial Infrastructures and Ppps Dominate Discussions At African Development Forum
The African Development Forum, which officially opened on October 13, was notable for several speeches. These included speeches by the King of Morocco, read by the Moroccan Prime… Read more »
October 13, 2014
Africa: Africa's Transformation Depends On How Well We Mobilize Inputs and Promote Infrastructure Through Africa50
The Ninth African Development Forum (ADF) opened on October 13 in Marrakech with the call by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) for stronger emphasis on infrastructure and… Read more »
Africa: Global Partnerships Will Help Defeat Africa's Biggest Infectious Diseases, Marrakech Seminar Hears
Health financing, with focus on national funding, was at the centre stage of the African Development Forum, which opened Monday, October 13 in Marrakech. Read more »
Africa: The 9th African Development Forum to Focus On Innovative Financing for Africa's Transformation in Marrakech
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) will take part in the 9th African Development Forum, in Marrakech, Morocco, and contribute to high-level discussions aimed to address… Read more »
Africa: Lower Forecasts, but Reason to Be Hopeful At the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings
As the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings wrapped up in Washington, DC on Sunday, finance ministers and bankers from around the world expressed deep… Read more »
October 12, 2014
Africa: Kaberuka and Finance Leaders Discuss Ways to Fast-Track Emergency Assistance
Addressing financial leaders from around the world, African Development Bank Group President Donald Kaberuka said Saturday that in order to build strong economies there must be… Read more »
