February 17, 2014
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 »
Africa: 9th African Symposium On Statistical Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union Commission (AUC) and Statistics South Africa are organizing the 9th… Read more »
February 12, 2014
Africa: AfDB is first African Knowledge Partner for New Online Platform on Green Growth
Furthering its role as a leading voice on green growth in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the first regional development Bank to participate in the Green Growth… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Rebuilds Flooded Schools in White and Blue Nile States in Sudan
On February 10, 2014, the African Development Bank's Resident Representative in Sudan, Abdul Kamara, led a mission to White Nile State to supervise the Emergency Assistance that is… Read more »
Africa: Gender Should Be Integral Part of All AfDB Operations, Says AfDB's Special Envoy On Gender
As part of the efforts to invite the African Development Bank's (AfDB) staff members to take ownership of the institution's new Gender Strategy for the period 2014-2018, the… Read more »
February 11, 2014
Tunisia: New AfDB Report Underscores Barriers to Competitiveness of Tunisian Economy
A new joint publication prepared by the Tunisian Institute of Competitiveness and Quantitative Studies (ITCEQ), the Centre for Research on Economic Development and International… Read more »
February 07, 2014
Africa: "Investing in Women and Girls Is Smart Economics," Says Fraser-Moleketi, AfDBµ Special Envoy On Gender
The African Development Bank (AfDB) hosted Special Envoy on Gender, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi in Centurion, South Africa, on 05 February 2014 to discuss the AfDB's recently adopted… Read more »
February 06, 2014
West Africa: Kaberuka and UK Special Envoy Discuss Development Challenges of the Sahel Region
African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, and United Kingdom Special Envoy to the Sahel, Stephen O'Brien, held talks on the Sahel region on Wednesday, February 5,… Read more »
West Africa: Kaberuka and UK Special Envoy Pledge to Support "Sahel Action Fund"
African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka and United Kingdom Special Envoy to the Sahel, Stephen O'Brien, held talks on the Sahel region during a lunch on Wednesday,… Read more »
Tunisia: AfDB Hails Tunisia's Adoption of a New Constitution
On Friday, February 7, Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, will attend an official ceremony in Tunis to launch the new Tunisian Constitution. Read more »
Africa: Tourism in Africa is an Untapped Goldmine - Report
The future of tourism in Africa holds great potential, but its expansion and development depends on better transport infrastructure - including airline connections, roads and… Read more »
Eswatini: Swaziland's new CSP focuses on Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Governance
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, February 5 in Tunis approved Swaziland's Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for 2014-2018, which focuses… Read more »
Mauritius: AfDB Board Approves Mauritius' Country Strategy Paper 2014-2018
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, February 5 2014 in Tunis approved Mauritius' Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for 2014-2018. The CSP… Read more »
February 05, 2014
Africa: Some Members of AfDB Appointed to High Public Office in Their Countries
A former executive director and three senior staff members of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have been appointed to high public office in their respective countries. Read more »
Africa: AfDB and the People's Bank of China Commit to Expand Relations
Dingxin Gao, the Chief Representative of the People's Bank of China (PBC) in Tunisia, held talks with African Development Bank Group President Donald Kaberuka on Wednesday,… Read more »
February 04, 2014
Africa: AfDB Supports Ghana Local Communities With $14.55 Million to Reduce Deforestation
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Board, on 22 January 2014, approved financing of $14.55 million for Ghana to help the country reduce deforestation and forest degradation as… Read more »
Africa: Africa Health Forum - AfDB Holds First Forum On Development of Health in Africa
Convinced that investing in health is a prerequisite for economic growth, the African Development Bank, in partnership with Groupe Jeune Afrique, is organizing the Africa Health… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Supports Sierra Leone's Resource Mobilization for Green Growth
As part of its ongoing support to the Government of Sierra Leone in its quest for green economic growth, the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department of the African… Read more »
February 03, 2014
Africa: Urgent Action Needed to Link Mining With Region's Development Objectives
Celebrated for the first time, Africa Mining Vision Day calls for a more sustainable, people-centred mining agenda Read more »
