Africa: AfDB-OPIC - Sharing Commitments to Africa's Development

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) President and CEO, Elizabeth Littlefield, on Thursday, March 17 2011, paid a courtesy call on AfDB President Donald Kaberuka. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Supports Infrastructure Development in Morocco

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Government of Morocco, today signed six loan and grant agreements amounting to €303 million (3.4 billion dirham). Morocco's… Read more »

Africa: Interview with OPIC President And CEO, Elizabeth Littlefield

"The AfDB's President, Donald Kaberuka and I have discussed at length on environmental issues... We have shared commitments for partnership to jointly provide finance and develop… Read more »

Africa: Environment Seminar to Deepen AfDB Commitment to Africa's Green Economy.

The Bank is committed to Africa's transformation to a green economy. To this end, the Bank will from 21-22 March 2011, host an international seminar on strategic environment and… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Executive Directors Visit Niger

A delegation comprising three Executive Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will undertake a consultation mission to Niger from 17-21 March 2011, as part of the… Read more »

Africa: The AfDB, Tunisia and Red Cross Sign U.S.$ 1 Million for Humanitarian Assistance

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, the Tunisian Government and the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC), on Monday March 14, 2011 in Tunis, signed a USD 1 million… Read more »

Africa: Incorporating Strategic Environmental And Social Assessments (sesa) Safeguards in Policy-Based Lending Operations

An interview with Anthony Nyong Manager, AfDB Compliance and Safeguards Division Read more »

Africa: MDBs Regular Consultations On Global Economy in London

Heads and Senior Representatives of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) met in London on 11 March 2011 for their regular consultations on the global economy and to discuss how… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Calls for Deeper Regional Integration

African Development Bank (AfDB) President Donald Kaberuka has affirmed his institution's strong commitment to enhancing regional integration and growth in Southern Africa. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Group Executive Directors Visit Burkina Faso

As part of their programme of visits to regional member countries, a delegation of Executive Directors of the Bank Group is currently on a consultation mission to Burkina Faso. Read more »

Africa: "The Presence of Friends is Reassuring And Catalyses Support," Says Triki

"The African Development Bank is one of the reliable friends who stands by you before you even launch an appeal for help", said Tunisia's Planning and International Cooperation… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves Humanitarian Aid for Displaced People At Tunisia-Libya Border

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a USD 1 million humanitarian emergency assistance grant to the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC) and the Tunisian Red… Read more »

Africa: President Kaberuka Urges Deeper Fiscal Reforms in Swaziland

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Donald Kaberuka was on Friday, 11 March 2011, received in audience by his Majesty King Mswati III, the Prime Minister… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 34 Million for Nigeria's Ppp Infrastructure Capacity Development

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 9 March 2011 in Tunis, a UA 21.8 million (U.S.$ 34.3 million) loan to Nigeria to finance… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Inaugural Thought Leadership Seminar On Boosting Msmes in Africa

The Chief Economist and Vice-president, Mthuli Ncube, on Wednesday, 9 March 2011, launched the Bank's inaugural Thought Leadership Seminar on one of the most critical challenges… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Sets Up New Trust Fund With Brazil

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday, 9 March 2011 in Tunis, a USD 6-million untied grant with the Federative Republic of Brazil, to… Read more »

Africa: Rehabilitating Liberia's Infrastructure for Improved Services

"The Bank is leading efforts to provide jobs in fragile and post crisis situations. It is commonly known that reduced poverty among youth and unemployed will contribute directly to… Read more »

Africa: AfDB At the Forefront in Promoting Women's Empowerment

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been at the forefront in promoting women's empowerment and gender equality, both in African countries and inside the institution. "Equality… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Supports 100th Women's Day Celebrations

The AfDB Women's Network launched a new Scholarship Fund for women's education on Tuesday in Tunis. This initiative was to mark the 100th anniversary of the International Women's… Read more »

Africa: Women's Day - AfDB Women Establish Girl's Scholar Fund

Today, March 8, 2011, the centenary of the International Women's Day (IWD) celebrations is a great day for women worldwide. It is also a great day for women in the African… Read more »

Africa: President Kaberuka Launches Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Zimbabwe

Speaking at the launch of the Zimbabwe Multi-donor Trust Fund (Zim-Fund) on 7 March 2010 in Harare, the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, commended… Read more »

Africa: AfDB President Commends Zimbabwe's Recovery

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Mr. Donald Kaberuka, today called on Zimbabwe's Government of National Unity to reduce economic policy uncertainties… Read more »

Africa: Zimbabwe's Infrastructure Flagship Report Launched

In January 2010, the African Development Bank (AfDB) accepted the Government of Zimbabwe's request that it deepen and broaden its analytical knowledge base in Zimbabwe. That… Read more »

Africa: President Kaberuka Launches the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Zimbabwe

Speaking at the launch of the Zimbabwe Multi-donor Trust Fund (Zim-Fund) on 7 March 2010 in Harare, the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, commended… Read more »

Africa: South Africa is a Hub for Growth And Regional Integration in Africa

South Africa is a hub for growth and regional integration in Southern Africa. It accounts for 71.5% of regional GDP and is a key player in NEPAD and SADC. About 70% of… Read more »