Africa: Uganda - U.S.$88.8 Million Loan to Improve Health Services Delivery

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of USD 88.8 million (UA 56 million) to finance The Improvement of Health Services Delivery at Mulango… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves Four Projects Totaling U.S. $157 Million

Projects in Chad, Mali, Senegal and Uganda Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves an Equity Investment of Up to U.S $10.4 Million to Africa Re

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its private sector window approved an equity investment of up to USD10.4 million in Africa Re through… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves U.S. $35 Million to Finance Livestock Infrastructure in Rwanda

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the AfDB Group, on 29 June, approved a USD 35-million loan to Rwanda. The amount will be… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$64 Million for Agriculture Marketing Infrastructure Programme in Tanzania

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the AfDB Group, on 29 June, approved a USD 64 million (40 million Units of Account) loan to… Read more »

Africa: African Countries Call for Accessible And Efficient Climate Finance (AfDB)

The 2011 Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Partnership Forum, hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), ended today with African countries clearly showing their willingness to… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »