June 29, 2011
Burundi: AfDB Approves U.S. $67 Million Grant for Burundi Road Project
The Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group today approved a grant of USD67.23 million (Units of Account 42 million) in funding for Phase II of the… Read more »
Africa: Tanzania - U.S.$23.4 Million Loan for Alternative Learning and Skills Development
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) today approved a USD 23.4 million (Unit of Account 15 million) loan to finance The Alternative Learning and Skills… Read more »
June 28, 2011
Africa: Fast and Inclusive - That's a Difficult But Attainable Goal, Says AfDB Expert
Fast delivery of results versus promotion of multi-stakeholder engagement and participation in CIF programs and projects was the main debating point during the in-country… Read more »
Africa: AfDB-Funded Motorway Link And Other New Projects Are Path to Growth
The African Development Bank's (AfDB) most recently announced project in Tunisia will create jobs and promote growth in the neglected south east region of the country. It is also… Read more »
Africa: Fast And Inclusive - That's the Goal for Climate Change Investment Plans (AfDB)
Speed versus consultation was the main debating point during the in-country partnerships session at the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) Partnership Forum, hosted by the African… Read more »
June 27, 2011
Africa: ADB and AfDB to Cooperate to Set Up Trade Finance Program
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed an agreement to help AfDB set up a trade finance program to boost African trade, and, more… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Supports Growth And Integration in Southern Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has published a report on its activities in Southern Africa. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Presents 2011 CNN/Multichoice Award to Lamia Hassan
Egyptian journalist Lamia Hassan has been awarded the 2011 CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist Environment Award. Hassan, who works for Business Today Egypt, won the award for her… Read more »
Africa: Clean Energy Development - Opportunity for Local Spinoffs in Africa (AfDB)
How to increase local content and create additional jobs in clean energy projects in Africa Read more »
June 24, 2011
Africa: African Efforts On Climate Action Get Boost (AfDB)
Climate Investment Funds Partnership Forum Opens in Cape Town, South Africa Read more »
Africa: Information Session for the Media On Climate Change (AfDB)
The media has a fundamental role to play in sensitizing policy makers and the peoples of Africa about the challenge of climate change, according to journalists at an information… Read more »
June 22, 2011
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 48 Million Budget Support Grant to Liberia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Tuesday approved a USD 48-million budget support grant to finance Liberia's Economic Governance and… Read more »
Africa: ALSF Supports Tunisia's Bid to Recover Stolen Assets (AfDB)
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) is helping the Tunisian Stolen Asset Recovery Committee to build capacity, following an agreement signed on 10 June 2011 during the Annual… Read more »
June 20, 2011
Africa: 2011 Cif Partnership Forum - African Countries Are Ready for Cif Investments (AfDB)
African delegations from Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tunisia will attend the CIF (Climate Investment Funds) Partnership Forum on 24-25 June… Read more »
June 16, 2011
Africa: AfDB Highlights Egypt's Good Economic Performance
The African Development Bank launches The Arab Republic of Egypt: Competitiveness Report update 2010 and share the fruits of analytical work and discussions with the Bank's… Read more »
June 10, 2011
Africa: AfDB Loans U.S.$ 60 Million to Improve Agricultural Infrastructure in Uganda
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the government of Uganda have signed a loan agreement for U.S.$ 60 million The loan is to be used for the community agricultural… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Grants UA 40 Million to Improve Agricultural Infrastructure in Uganda
The African Development Bank Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the government of Uganda have signed a loan agreement for UA 40 million. (UA 1.0 = U.S.$ 1.6) PLEASE CONFIRM THIS The… Read more »
Africa: AfDB And New Faces, New Voices Urge African Women to Become More Active Players
Financial institutions and regulators should think of African women as an emerging market and should include them in the reshaping of the post-crisis financial system. Read more »
Africa: AfDB And Tunisia Formally Sign U.S.$ 500m Budget Support Accord
President Kaberuka announces another U.S.$ 500 million "in the pipeline" Read more »
North Africa: Bank Presents AfDB in North Africa Report for 2011 At Annual Meetings
At the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), its President, Donald Kaberuka, formally signed the agreement for U.S.$ 500 million for budget support to Tunisia on… Read more »
Africa: Call for More Transparency From the AfDB
About 50 civil society organizations attended a forum organized during the 2011 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The two-day forum took place on 9-10 June… Read more »
Africa: Top African Corporate Talent Say Continent is Open for Business (AfDB)
Some of Africa's most successful business people from different industries and sectors came together to discuss how Africa can nurture entrepreneurial talent on the continent at… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Launches First Annual Development Effectiveness Review 2011
The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Friday launched the premier edition of its Annual Development Effectiveness Review (ADER), on the sidelines of its Annual Meetings in Lisbon,… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Group Annual Meetings Come to an End in Lisbon
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Africa: Zimbabwe and AfDB Sign U.S.$30 Million Agreement to Improve Water Supply and Sanitation
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Zimbabwean government have signed a US $30 million grant agreement in support of the urgent water supply and sanitation rehabilitation… Read more »