August 03, 2009
Africa: Japan Credit Rating Agency Affirms AfDB's AAA Rating
In a release issued on Friday, 31 July 2009, JCR said the ratings on the AfDB are based on the strong support rendered by its regional and non-regional member countries amid the… Read more »
Africa: Angolan Authorities and Private Sector Welcome AfDB Partnership
On his first official mission to Angola, President Kaberuka said he was very impressed with Angola's economic recovery from the war and how reconstruction is advancing. AfDB aims… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Commits U.S.$ 38 Million to Shelter Afrique to Improve Housing in Africa
The financial package consists of a USD 30 million line of credit, USD 7.5 million equity investment, and USD 0.95 million technical assistance from the Fund for African Private… Read more »
August 02, 2009
Africa: AfDB President's Visit to Boost Relations With Botswana
The African development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, will undertake a two-day official visit to Botswana, aimed at strengthening cooperation with the country,… Read more »
July 31, 2009
Africa: Conference on "Promoting Financial Capability and Consumer Protection - A Step Forward Towards Financial Inclusion in Africa"
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July 30, 2009
Africa: New 50-Dinar Banknote Advertises AfDB-Tunisia Cooperation
The mega Enfidha airport project, funded by the AfDB, features prominently on a new 50-dinar banknote, the highest current denomination put into circulation in Tunisia on July 25,… Read more »
Africa: Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2009
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July 29, 2009
Africa: Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2009
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July 28, 2009
Africa: Launch of the African Economic Outlook-Challenges and Opportunities in Times of Crisis
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Africa: Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2009-Positive Prospects for Lesotho
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July 27, 2009
Africa: Revival of Cooperation and Preparation for the 2010 Annual Meetings
AfDB President Donald kaberuka with Paul-Antoine Read more »
July 23, 2009
Africa: Universality of Corruption - Not a Justification for Acceptability
The African Union ECOSOCC peace and security committee Chair, Professor Dole Kolawole has said that the universality of corruption cannot be a justification for its acceptability.… Read more »
Africa: AfDB: Conference on Managing Risk in Africa
How are prospects for prosperous and stable societies in Africa impacted by perceptions of risk among international investors? How can risk in the economic, social and political… Read more »
July 22, 2009
Africa: AfDB Invests up to U.S.$ 150 Million to Support the United Bank of Africa (UBA)
The Facility loan will be used to shore up shrinking foreign currency lines resulting from the financial crisis and to minimize disruptions to UBA's operations, which includes… Read more »
Africa: U.S.$ 50 Million to Support Zenith Bank PLC of Nigeria
Over the past 18 months, the impact of the global financial crisis has resulted in commercial lenders retreating from transactions and funding lines being withdrawn or cut… Read more »
Africa: AfDB-World Bank Joint Partnership Strategy With Central African Republic
Designed to promote strong economic growth and employment, the Strategy focuses on two key pillars: The Consolidation of Economic Governance and Institutional Capacity; and the… Read more »
Africa: Launch of the African Economic Outlook
The African economic Outlook (AEO) is a flagship report produced by the African Development Bank (ADB), jointly with the OECD and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves CFAF 71.5 Billion for Higher Education and Vocational Training
The project, to be implemented over a five-year period, aims at the training of middle and senior-level personnel through reform of the training system, increase Schools' admission… Read more »
Africa: Car - AfDB Approves U.S.$ 12 Million for Community Development Project
Designed to improve the supply of basic social services at community levels in order to raise the living conditions of the people, especially the vulnerable groups, the project… Read more »
July 21, 2009
Africa: AfDB and Transparency International Host Workshop on Strengthening Transparency and Reducing Corruption in Defense Establishments
This joint Transparency International-AfDB workshop is designed to initiate and develop constructive activity across African nations in reducing defense sector corruption risk. Read more »
July 20, 2009
Africa: AfDB Approves 15 Million Loan for Economic Governance Reform Program in Seychelles
The EGRP is the Bank Group's first budget support operation in the Seychelles. The Program will facilitate reform implementation with a view to promoting macroeconomic stability… Read more »
Africa: Mid-Term Review Reports Positive Results
The report shows that overall, the 2009 work programme was on schedule, with 39% of the yearly target delivered compared to 15% last year. Project Completion Report (PCR) coverage… Read more »
July 16, 2009
Africa: Pan-African Conference of African Finance And Education Ministers Opens in Tunis
Africa's tertiary and scientific education capabilities have to be rebuilt, because no nation can advance without that capability, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Approves U.S.$ 12 Million for Administrative Capacity Building Project in Guinea Bissau
The project is designed to improve the supply, conditions and quality of vocational training in administration; help to build capacity in the economic, financial and administrative… Read more »
Africa: U.S.$ 20.64 Million Loan for Massingir Dam Emergency Rehabilitation
The Massingir Dam Emergency Rehabilitation Project aims at ensuring the sustainability of the dam by preventing its total collapse in the event of heavy downpour. It will also… Read more »
