September 10, 2008
Africa: Fitch Affirms African Development Bank Group's 'AAA'/'F1+' Rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's ratings at Long-term Issuer Default (IDR) 'AAA' with a Stable Outlook and Short-term IDR 'F1+'. Read more »
September 05, 2008
Africa: Accra High Level Forum Adopts Agenda to Improve Efficiency of Development Assistance
The Three-day High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness ended on Thursday in the Ghanaian capital with the adoption of an 8-page document titled, "Accra Action Agenda to Improve the… Read more »
September 04, 2008
Africa: President Kufuor Calls for Aid to End Aid Dependency
Ghanaian President, John Kufuor, has called on developing and developed countries to deploy and manage development assistance to enable poor countries exit from aid dependency. Read more »
Madagascar: AfDB finances 1,250 Boreholes
Within the framework of the Bank’s Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI), the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has provided UA 51 million to help… Read more »
Niger: Governor Expresses Gratitude to Bank Group for Zinder Region Agricultural Development Project
The Zinder Region Governor, Yahaya Yandaka, recently handed over an official document containing testimonies of satisfaction to the AfDB Director of Operations West 1, Janvier… Read more »
August 28, 2008
Africa: The International Conference on Taxation, State Building and Capacity Development in Africa Opens in Pretoria
African Development Bank Group Group (AfDB)' President, Donald Kaberuka, emphasized the importance of domestic revenues for Africa's development during a keynote speech at the… Read more »
August 27, 2008
Africa: ADEA Explores New Opportunities for Education in Africa Offered By Digital Technology
Today saw the beginning of the digital summer school organized by the Global Digital Solidarity Fund (DSF) and ADEA, in partnership with the government of Tunisia and with support… Read more »
Africa: Under the Leadership of AfDB Africa Actively Prepares for the Fifth World Water Forum (Istanbul, March 2009)
The 5th World Water Forum (WWF) will take place from March 16-22, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. Under the leadership of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa is actively… Read more »
August 25, 2008
Africa: AfDB Prepares for Third High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness
The High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-3) will take place from 2-4 September 2008, in Accra, Ghana. This meeting is open to journalists and a media centre will be… Read more »
August 21, 2008
Africa: Bank Group Officials Attend Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit
A Bank Group delegation participated in the Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit and the Turkey-Africa Business Forum which took place in Istanbul, Turkey, from August 18-21, 2008. Read more »
August 20, 2008
Zambia: AfDB Launches Zambia Field Office
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Donald Kaberuka, officially launched the Zambia Country Office on 1 August 2008 in Lusaka. The function was attended by… Read more »
August 19, 2008
Africa: EADI Officials Organize IT Security Training Programme
In coordination with the African Development Bank's infrastructure department (OINF) and in cooperation with the Korean Agency for Digital Opportunities and Promotion (KADO), the… Read more »
August 18, 2008
Mali: Helping the Continent's Food Production Efforts
As part of its efforts to help the continent deal with the issue of escalating food crisis, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is helping Mali with its food production… Read more »
August 11, 2008
Africa: AfDB Organizes Seminars to Present Comparative Outputs, Incomes and Price Levels in African Countries
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will, from August 12, 2008, in Niamey, Niger, hold a series of seminars to present comparative outputs, incomes and price levels in… Read more »
August 05, 2008
West Africa: U.S. $23 Million AfDB Grant for Development of West African Monetary Zone
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) on Monday, in Tunis, signed a grant agreement of 14 million Units of Account (UA*),… Read more »
August 01, 2008
Africa: AfDB and Zambia Sign U.S. $500,000 Flood Relief Grant Agreement
The African Development Bank President, Donald Kaberuka, on Friday in Lusaka signed an agreement for a grant of US$ 500,000 to help provide relief to victims of recent flash floods… Read more »
July 30, 2008
Africa: African Development Bank Group President Visits Zambia
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Donald Kaberuka, begins a two-day official visit to Zambia from Thursday 31 July to 2 August 2008. Read more »
Africa: AfDB and Mali Sign U.S. $52 Million Agreements for Water & Sanitation Program
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Wednesday, 30 July 2008, in Tunis, signed a loan and grant agreements of 32 million Units of Account (UA*), equivalent to US$ 52… Read more »
July 29, 2008
Africa: African Development Bank Doubles Soft-Loan Funds for Malawi
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has more than doubled its soft-loan window funding for Malawi, the Bank Group's President, Donald Kaberuka, said in Lilongwe, Malawi, on… Read more »
July 27, 2008
Africa: AfDB President Visits Seychelles
Bank Group President, Donald Kaberuka, arrived in Seychelles on Saturday, July 26, 2008, on an official visit. While in the country, Mr. Kaberuka met with Seychelles' President… Read more »
July 24, 2008
Africa: AfDB Underscores Need to Broaden Application of Paris Declaration Principles
In a presentation titled 'The Road from Paris to Accra" to the AfDB Board's Committee for Development Effectiveness (CODE) on July 18, Policy Economist with the Operations… Read more »
July 22, 2008
West Africa: AfDB and BOAD Sign FCfa 28.7 Billion Investment Agreement
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the West African Development Bank (BOAD) on Monday, in Tunis, signed a financial agreement comprising an equity participation, a line… Read more »
Africa: Togo, AfDB Normalize Relations - Board Approves US $ 24 Million for Togo's Arrears Clearance Program
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved on Tuesday, 22 July 2008 in Tunis, US$ 24 million for Togo's arrears clearance program. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Private Sector Invests in Health Sector - Complementing the Public Sector in Increasing Healthcare Provision
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Tuesday in Tunis approved an investment of US$ 20 million in Equity Vehicle for Health in Africa (EVHA). EVHA is an… Read more »
July 18, 2008
Africa: AfDB and Burkina Faso Sign FCFA 30.6 Billion Budget Support Agreements
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Burkina Faso government have signed a combined loan and grant agreement of 45 million Units of Account (UA*), equivalent to US$… Read more »
