October 20, 2023
Africa: Call for Applications - Youthadapt Challenge 2023 - Empowering Africa's Female Tech Innovators to Tackle Climate Change
The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation, has launched a call for applications for the… Read more »
Africa: Addressing Fragility, Forced Displacement, and Climate Resilience
What: Addressing Fragility, Forced Displacement, and Climate Resilience Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania - African Development Bank Supports Small Horticultural Businesses With $2.5 Million Grant
Some 10,000 operators in Tanzania's horticultural value will receive financial support from the African Development Bank. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Rwanda: African Development Bank Commits Over $23 Mln to Rwanda's New Aviation Centre of Excellence
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $23.6 million loan for the construction and equipment of a new aviation training facility in the Rwandan… Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Civil Society Regional Forum
What: Southern Africa Civil Society Regional Forum Read more »
October 18, 2023
Africa: Africa Must Rethink Natural Resources Management to Avoid Adverse Socio-Economic Consequences - Experts
Rethinking responsible use of natural resources Read more »
Nigeria: African Development Bank, African Guarantee Fund Kick Off Afawa Finance Series Nigeria to Unlock Financing for Women-Led Start-Ups
Consul-General of the Kingdom of Netherlands, HE Michel Deelen; Special Assistant to Nigeria's Minister for Women Affairs Dr Fatimah Abdullahi; African Guarantee Fund Group CEO… Read more »
Guinea: Guinea - Agricultural Supplies Delivered As Part of the African Development Bank's Emergency Food Production Project
The transitional government in Guinea, in partnership with the African Development Bank Group, has received a large consignment of agricultural supplies in Guinea's western town of… Read more »
Africa: Webinar On the Role of the Regulator in the Energy Transition
What: Webinar on the role of the regulator in the energy transition Read more »
Africa: Innovate Africa Symposium
What: Innovate Africa Symposium Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Dr Akinsola Babalola As Special Assistant to the President
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Dr Akinsola Babalola, a banking and finance management professional, Special Assistant to the Bank Group President. Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Desiré Jean-Marie Vencatachellum Senior Director, Country Economics Department
The African Development Bank has appointed Desiré Jean-Marie Vencatachellum Senior Director of the Country Economics Department, effective 1st November 2023. Read more »
Africa: Egypt Issues Africa's First Sustainable Panda Bond Worth 3.5 Billion Rmb Backed By African Development Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
With African Development Bank backing, Egypt is tapping Chinese capital markets to drive inclusive growth, including supporting micro and small enterprises. Read more »
Africa: Joint Statement On Sustainable Procurement Initiatives By the Heads of Procurement At Multilateral Development Banks
The Heads of Procurement (HoP) of the twelve Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in their recent meeting held in Manila have pledged their commitment to promote sustainable… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Gambia: 24-Kilometre Road Co-Financed By African Development Bank and the EU Game-Changer for Livelihoods in the Gambia
Gambian President Adama Barrow has commissioned the 24-kilometer Senegambia Bridge access road co-financed by the African Development Bank and the European Union, saying it is a… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Africa: 2023 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings - Multilateral Development Banks Pledge Stronger Financing Capacity for Greater Impact
Heads of multilateral development banks (MDBs) attending this year's IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Morocco have pledged to strengthen their individual and collaborative actions… Read more »
Africa: Statement of the Heads of Multilateral Development Banks Group - Strengthening Our Collaboration for Greater Impact
The world faces a global "polycrisis" affecting human and economic development at an unprecedented scale. Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been… Read more »
Africa: Africa's 'Optimist-in-Chief' On the Continent's Renaissance - 'Don't Just Believe Me, Believe the Data'
In an interview with the Guardian, Akinwumi Adesina, head of the African Development Bank, says the outlook is good for a continent with the workers of the future and the best… Read more »
Africa: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction - Why Climate Insurance Matters!
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing Africa today, with severe implications for the continent's food security, livelihoods, and economic growth.… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Imposes 12-Month Conditional Non-Debarment On Unik Construction Engineering (Pty) Limited for a Corrupt Practice
The African Development Bank Group, on 13 October 2023 announces the conclusion of a negotiated settlement agreement with Unik Construction Engineering (Pty) Limited, thus putting… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Morocco: Morocco - Visiting Ouirgane, African Development Bank Delegation Recognises City's Resilience to Earthquake
The African Development Bank deployed mobile health units to treat earthquake victims and relieve hospitals in Marrakech. Read more »
Africa: At the DRC Agribusiness Forum, Democratic Republic of Congo Shares Its Ambition to Feed Africa and Announces $6.6 Billion in Investments in Agriculture
African Development Bank Director-General for Central Africa Serge N'Guessan and his deputy Solomane Koné, the Bank's Manager for DR Congo, actively participated in the… Read more »
Africa: Multilateral Development Banks Deliver Record Climate Finance of Close to $61 Billion for Low and Middle-Income Economies in 2022
Volumes include $22.7 billion for climate change adaptation Read more »
Africa: Mozambique - Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Extends $2 Million Guarantee and $877,980 Grant to Improve Farmers' Access to Fertilizers
The project will increase farming productivity by granting easy access and use of fertilizer for smallholder farmers Read more »
Uganda: Uganda - Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism to Boost Farmers' Access to Fertilizers With Nearly $2.9 Million in Credit Guarantees and Grant Funding
The credit guarantee will support increased fertilizer availability in Uganda. Read more »
