March 01, 2023
Liberia: Liberia - New African Development Bank Study Outlines Steps to Draw Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners Into Formal Sector, Boosting Economy
Expanding financial access for Liberia's artisanal and small-scale mining sub-sector is feasible through formalization and de-risking measures, according to a recent study… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Concludes 2023 Insurer Roadshow to Accelerate Mobilization of Private Capital to the Continent
The Co-Financing, Syndications and Client Solutions department of the African Development Bank Group has met with London-based insurers to galvanize continued support of the Bank's… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Africa: Equitable Access to Clean Water and Sanitation Must Reach Rural Africa, Panelists Urge At the 21st African Water and Sanitation Congress
Panelists at an event convened by the African Development Bank have highlighted the importance of including rural residents in initiatives to improve access to water and sanitation… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Africa: Tackle Weak Governance and Illicit Finance Flows to Fully Leverage Economic Potential of Africa's Natural Resources, Say Participants At African Development Bank Workshop
Acting ANRC director Vanessa Ushie (center) and the team at the Abidjan launch of the GONAT project Read more »
Zimbabwe: Optimism As Zimbabwe Holds Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting On Arrears and Debt Resolution
The Zimbabwean government took a major step in its dialogue with creditors this week, organizing a second structured dialogue platform meeting on its arrears clearance and debt… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Holds First Industrial and Trade Business Opportunity Forum in Egypt
Egyptian businesses keen to increase business and deepen integration with other African countries Read more »
Africa: Global Center On Adaptation, AfDB Host Regional Forum On the Future of Resilient Food Systems in Africa
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in collaboration with the African Development Bank and the Wangari Mathai Institute have concluded a three-day regional forum on the future of… Read more »
February 23, 2023
West Africa: African Water Association Congress - Experts Call for an Integrated Approach in West Africa to Address Climate Change Impacts
Division manager in the Water and Sanitation Department of the African Development Bank, Ousseynou Guène (in white) and the panelists endorsed concerted solutions to the… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Urge Continent to Strengthen Political Will Toward Achieving Continental Nutrition Targets
"It is unacceptable that we stay silent and indifferent" - King Letsie III, of the Kingdom of Lesotho Read more »
Africa: Water and Sanitation Conference - Sector Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Achieving Universal Access to Water and Sanitation
The 21st African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition, and the 7th Faecal Sludge Management Conference have opened in the Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan,… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe's Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting
What: Second Structured Dialogue Platform Meeting - a forum for discussion between the Government of Zimbabwe and its development partners and creditors on the country's arrears… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Partners With African Hidden Champions Initiative of AFG and DEG to Further Regional Industrialization
The African Development Bank will partner with African Hidden Champions in support of its efforts to promote the growth of African companies and aid their transformation into… Read more »
Africa: Mauritius - African Development Bank Assessment Report Paves the Way for Further Reforms to Public Procurement System
Mauritius has enhanced its public procurement system recently and is working with the African Development Bank to drive further reform. Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: African Development Bank Group and Japan Sign Exchange of Notes for $350 Million Private Sector Assistance Loan to Finance Bank's Private Sector Operations
Japan's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire Katsuya Ikkatai and AfDB Senior Vice President, Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, following signing of exchange of notes for private sector… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Declare Support for African Development Bank's Food Summit Outcome, Call for Urgent Implementation
Urge global support to unleash continent's agriculture potential Read more »
Africa: Egypt - Seminar On Industrial and Trade Business Opportunities Organized By the African Development Bank and the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Cairo
What? Seminar on industrial and trade business opportunities in Africa (IT-BOS) Read more »
February 19, 2023
Africa: Sustain Minimum Growth Rate of 7-10 Percent of GDP to Achieve Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa, Experts Say At AU Summit
Study will inform recommendations for a development blueprint to help transform Africa's economies and eradicate poverty Read more »
February 18, 2023
Africa: Africa's Macro-Economic Performance and Outlook 2023 - Leaders Pledge Urgent Action to Sustain Recovery and Build Resilience
Report to be formally presented to heads of state at the African Union Summit to help steer national planning Read more »
February 17, 2023
Angola: In Angola, the African Development Bank Supports the Renewable Energy Sector
Implemented in Angola between 2019 and 2022, the Angola Renewable Energy Program (AREP) has helped to establish a viable and sustainable procurement framework that stimulates… Read more »
Africa: Public Procurement in Mauritius Shows Progress, but Room Remains for Improvement - African Development Bank Assessment
Mauritius has made critical strides in its public procurement system, but additional reforms are needed, according to an assessment report the African Development Bank released to… Read more »
Africa: AfDB, Isdb Join Forces to Boost Africa's Health Defense Systems Through the Pharmaceutical Industry
"Through partnerships we go further, increase development effectiveness, harness our synergies" - AfDB VP Solomon Quaynor Read more »
Africa: Dakar Financing Summit - African Development Bank Is Lead Financier of Pida Infrastructure Projects
The African Development Bank has provided over 50% of financing secured by infrastructure projects under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), making it… Read more »
Africa: Africagogreen Fund Closes $47m in New Equity Investments to Advance Climate Resilience in Africa
The AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGGF) has made headlines today with the announcement of its successful second fundraising close, securing $47 million in combined investments from top… Read more »
Africa: Press Conference On Driving Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa
What: Press Conference on Driving inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa Read more »
Africa: Progress and Achievements in Addressing Malnutrition in Africa "Accountability for Results in Achieving Continental and Global Targets for Nutrition"
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