October 28
Kenya: World Food Prize - The Faces and Farmers Behind African Development Bank's Big Agricultural Numbers. Recognizing Champions in Kenya Who Are Boosting Food Production and Transforming Lives.
World leaders and experts in development, agriculture, economic policy, resource management and nutrition gather in Des Moines, Iowa this week for the annual presentation of the… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Spearheads Plans to Preserve Continental Biodiversity
The African Development Bank has outlined a comprehensive plan to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) in Africa. Read more »
East Africa: East Africa - The Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway Is Shaping Regional Connectivity With the Support of the African Development Bank
The electricity highway between Ethiopia and Kenya, officially opened in 2023 after more than 10 years of planning and construction, is redefining energy connectivity in East… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Host 12th Gcop Policy Dialogue On 'Climate Financing for Green Transition and Building Resilience in Africa.'
WHAT: Global Community of Practice (GCOP) Policy Dialogue Series 2024 Read more »
Angola: African Development Bank's Career Opportunities Publicity Event in Angola
What: Career Opportunities Publicity Event for Nationals of Angola. Read more »
Africa: Sweden Commits $4.8 Million to the Capital Markets Development Trust Fund (Cmdtf) to Boost Regional Capital Markets Development
The Government of Sweden will extend a grant of 50 million SEK (roughly $4.8 million) to the African Development Bank's Capital Markets Development Trust Fund (CMDTF). The… Read more »
October 26
Africa: African Development Bank and Asian Development Bank Sign $1 Billion Exchange Exposure Agreement to Increase Development Lending Capacity to African Nations
The African Development Bank and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $1 billion exchange exposure agreement (EEA) aimed at enhancing the African Development Bank's capital… Read more »
October 25
Africa: Ireland's President Michael D. Higgins to Deliver 2024 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers' Lecture
WHAT: 2024 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers' Lecture Series Read more »
Africa: The Launch of the Africa Gender Index 2023 Report
What: The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) invite the press to the launch of the 2023 Africa Gender Index Report in Addis… Read more »
Africa: Regional Stakeholder Consultation Webinar On Multisectoral Nutrition Policy Framework for the Central and Northern Africa Regions
What: Regional Stakeholder Consultation Webinar on Multisectoral Nutrition Policy Framework for the Central and Northern Africa Regions Read more »
Africa: Inaugural ESG Forum Wraps Up in Abidjan With Stakeholders Uniting Around Vision for an Africa ESG Hub
Two days of intensive discussions on building a sustainable finance ecosystem for Africa ended in Abidjan on Tuesday with stakeholders from government and the private sector… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Untapped Ecotourism - Experts Call for Action At COP16 Side Event
African Development Bank delegates and conservation experts attending COP16 in Cali, Colombia, have urged joint efforts to increase investment in ecotourism in Africa, emphasizing… Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Joins Advancing Effort to Build a United Continental Front Against Malnutrition
Representatives of the African Development Bank, the African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) initiative, the African Union Commission (AUC), and the government of Botswana came… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank to Co-Host Chemicals and Fertilizers Investment and Trade Roundtable and Clinics
What: Chemicals and Fertilizers Sectors Roundtable and Clinics Read more »
October 24
Senegal: In Dakar, African Development Bank and FAO Call for Prioritisation of Inland Fisheries
The African Development Bank Group and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have called for greater recognition of the contributions made by inland… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank President Calls for Bold, Innovative and Practical Solutions to Tackle Poverty in Africa
Climate change, global financial shocks and growing food insecurity are threatening Africa, the world's fastest-growing continent and hampering achievement of global development… Read more »
Kenya: A Race Against Time - The Thwake Dam Story
As the scorching sun beats down on the dusty border between Makueni and Kitui counties in Kenya, a hive of activity buzzes around what is set to become one of Kenya's most… Read more »
October 23
Africa: Pink October - A Call to Action for Breast Cancer Awareness in Africa
Every October, the world unites in a vibrant global campaign aimed at eradicating breast cancer. Known as "Pink October", this campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about… Read more »
Africa: Korea - African Development Bank Group and Partners Host Policy Seminar On Skill Building and Capacity Enhancement
What: Seminar "Strengthening Africa's Resilience: Continuous Skill Building and Capacity Enhancement for Development Challenges" Read more »
Africa: Ninth AEMP Held in Dar es Salaam Ahead of Key Africa Heads of State Energy Summit Scheduled for 28 January in Tanzania
Further to an April 2024 pledge by the Presidents of the African Development Bank and the World Bank to bring electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030, the… Read more »
Africa: Environmental, Social and Governance Disclosure Is Critical for Africa's Sustainable Development - AfDB VP Quaynor At Inaugural Africa ESG Forum
"The importance of ESG disclosure for attracting finance for sustainable development in Africa cannot be overstated. It is no longer an optional add-on; it is a necessity if Africa… Read more »
October 22
Nigeria: African Development Bank's $100 Million for Nigeria's Young Entrepreneurs, As Adesina Warns Country Is Losing Its Talent
The African Development Bank Group President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that young Nigerians were voting with their feet and leaving the… Read more »
October 21
Zambia: Zambia Civil Society Organizations Open Day
What: Zambia Civil Society Organizations - Open Day Read more »
East Africa: High-Level Visit to the Busia One Stop Border Post (Osbp) and Study Tour On the Impact of the East African Community (EAC) On Fostering Regional Trade and Integration, and Empowering Women Traders
What: High-level visit to the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) and study tour on the impact of the East African Community (EAC) on fostering regional trade and integration, and… Read more »
October 19
Nigeria: Nigeria - African Development Bank Approves $100 Million to Support Youth and Women-Led Msmes
The African Development Bank has approved a $100 million loan to increase access to finance for youth and women-led small and medium enterprises, under the Nigeria Youth… Read more »
