November 13, 2009
Africa: AfDB: Fourth AEC-Researchers Track Missing Links in Africa's Development
Several issues emerged from the theme of the conference, "Fostering Development in an Era of Economic Crisis". The most dominant among these was the consensus that would be… Read more »
November 12, 2009
Africa: Tailored Policies for Effective FDI in Africa
African countries require significant levels of capital investment to help them stay on track regarding the attainment of MDGs, said a study titled: Impact of FDI on Poverty… Read more »
Africa: Poverty and Inequality
The topic of Poverty and Inequality was tackled by a group of researchers and economists. "Growth, Poverty and Inequality in Ethiopia: Which Way for Pro-Poor Growth?" was the title… Read more »
Africa: Development Effectiveness - Aid Comes Under Scrutiny
Zambian-born Economist, Dambisa Moyo, for instance, asserts that aid to African nations was not just ineffective, but was worse than no aid. In her book, titled "Dead Aid", Ms.… Read more »
Africa: China - Threat or Opportunity?
Mauritius is so small that wherever you are in the country you are always so close to the port. While in the fashionable talks of the grave issue of climate change this seems like… Read more »
Africa: Does Natural Resource Endowment Matter in Africa?
Natural resource endowment offer great opportunities for achieving high levels of growth and development if properly managed. However, in the case of African countries, it is not… Read more »
Africa: AEC Participants Discuss Impact of Foreign Direct Investments on Poverty Reduction in Africa
As part of the African Economic Conference, some 150 participants met on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the UN Conference center in Addis-Ababa, where they listened to a… Read more »
Africa: The Financial Crisis, an Opportunity to Accelerate Investment
Introduced by a presentation by Oxford University Professor, Paul Collier, the session underscored the need to strengthen public finance management, resource mobilization through… Read more »
November 11, 2009
Africa: Importance of Women Entrepreneurship in Times of Economic Crisis
These two popular sayings underscore the critical and timeless roles women play in society. Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Extends Its Support to the Wastewater Sector in Egypt
This long- term foreign currency loan, of an amount of Euro 53.3 million, approved by the Bank's Board in Tunis last month, will contribute to the financing of the Gabal El-Asfar… Read more »
Africa: Experts Reflect on Imperative of Regional Action for Agriculture in Africa
"Africa has to change ways of doing things in agriculture and to recognize the global winds of change for the sector," Bank Group Operations Evaluation Officer, Detlev Puetz, said… Read more »
Africa: Semi-Commercial Loans and Natural Resource Exploitation for Africa
The AEC session on the global financial crisis on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, was marked by a measured presentation from Paul Collier, Professor of Economics, and Director for… Read more »
Africa: Bank Group Delegation Ends Official Visit to India
The Bank Group delegation that was in India on an official visit devoted its third and last day in the country to information and communication technology. While in Bangalore, the… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Conference Considers Prospects for Re-Launching Africa's Development
The 11-13 November Conference, jointly organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on the theme "Fostering Development in an… Read more »
Africa: Enabling African Benefit From Trade Links
The China-Africa trade has become a major issue in international affairs. Although some say the links are beneficial to Africa while other hold a different view, these exchanges… Read more »
Africa: African Economic Conference - Knowledge-Sharing Exercise
A joint AfDB-UNECA press conference took place on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of activities of the African economic conference that is being… Read more »
Africa: Second African Water Week - AfDB Sets the Scene
The AfDB delegation led by Vice President Bobby Pittman attended the opening ceremony of the Second African Water Week which is being held in Midrand, South Africa from 9-13… Read more »
Africa: Economic Crisis Takes Centre Stage at African Economic Conference
The African Economic Conference (AEC) opened on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Launched by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in… Read more »
November 10, 2009
Africa: The High Level Forum on Public Procurement Reform in Africa
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November 09, 2009
Africa: AfDB President Set to Discuss Cooperation and It During Official Visit
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, will be on an official visit to India from November 9-11, 2009. While in India, Mr. Kaberuka will meet with… Read more »
Burundi: ICGLR Round-Table Ends in Bujumbura
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) ended on Friday, November 6, 2009, in Bujumbura, Burundi. The closing ceremony was presided over by the Burundian… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Strengthens Cooperation Ties With India
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Central Africa: AfDB Provides Active Support to the Great Lakes Region
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Africa: President Kaberuka Reaffirms AfDB Support to the ICGLR
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, has reaffirmed AfDB support to the Great Lakes Region and the region's eleven countries at the International… Read more »
November 05, 2009
Africa: AfDB Active Support to the Great Lakes Region
Une importante délégation de la BAD conduite par le président Donald Kaberuka assiste les 5 et 6 novembre 2009 à Bujumbura (Burundi) à la Table… Read more »