April 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Top Priority Under African Development Bank Africa Emergency Food Plan
The head of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and… Read more »
Africa: International Girls in ICT Day - Coding for Employment's New Digital Skills Training Centres to Boost Women's Opportunity in Information and Communication Technology Fields
The newest digital training centres of the African Development Bank's Coding for Employment program will set aside half of their initial training slots to women applicants, the… Read more »
April 26, 2022
Africa: We-Fi Announces New Round of Funding for Women Entrepreneurs - $15 Million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility to Improve Access to Finance for Women-Owned Small Businesses
The Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) has announced a new round of funding under which the African Development Bank's Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility… Read more »
Africa: The Future of Marine Fisheries in the African Blue Economy - Challenges and Opportunities
What: Webinar on findings of a study on the Blue Economy Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda - African Development Bank Approves Loans of $180 Million to Reinforce Transmission and Last Mile Connectivity
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved two loans amounting to $180 million to co-finance a major energy project that will extend electricity access to… Read more »
April 25, 2022
Africa: 50 Voices - 50 Stories - Celebrating the Impact of the African Development Fund Over Five Decades
Fifty years ago, the African Development Fund was founded on one fundamental principle: To promote economic and social development in the lives of people in low-income and fragile… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Chief Garners Strong Global Support for Africa
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina concluded a three-day official visit to Washington DC on Saturday. Alongside the Spring Meetings of the International… Read more »
April 24, 2022
Africa: Africa Must Prepare for the Inevitability of a Global Food Crisis Says African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina
African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina says "Africa must prepare for the inevitability of a global food crisis." He was speaking about Africa's priorities, as… Read more »
April 22, 2022
Africa: Virtual Book Launch - Africa's Urbanisation Dynamics 2022 - the Economic Power of Africa's Cities
What: Virtual book launch Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group 2022 Annual Meetings - Climate Resilience and Just Energy Transition Take Center Stage
The African Development Bank Group's Annual Meetings in May will focus on the impact of climate change on Africa and the need for a just energy transition on the continent, the… Read more »
April 21, 2022
Africa: African Mining Indaba 2022 - The African Development Bank to Host 2 Side Events
Who: African Development Bank and African Legal Support Facility Read more »
Africa: Cote d'Ivoire - African Development Bank-Supported Digital Platform Will Support Women Farmers to Gain Access to Markets
Women farmers in Cote d'Ivoire will more easily find markets for their crops, thanks to a digital platform recently launched by UN Women. Read more »
Africa: African Mining Indaba 2022 - The African Development Bank to Host 2 Sides Events
Who: African Development Bank and African Legal Support Facility Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Holds Spring Edition of Its Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar
The African Development Bank held its 2022 virtual business opportunities seminar Spring edition from 12-13 April to provide an overview of its policies, operations, procurement… Read more »
April 20, 2022
Ghana: Tangible Mid-Term Results for the African Development Bank's Country Strategy Paper for Ghana 2019-2023
The African Development Bank's 2019-2023 strategy for Ghana is producing tangible results, particularly in the agriculture and transport sectors, according to a mid-term review of… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Hosts Consultations With Governments to Promote Its Blueprint to Equip Africa's Workforce With in-Demand Skills
The African Development Bank hosted virtual consultations with African government ministers, representatives of the African Union, government officials, and academics to gather… Read more »
April 19, 2022
Africa: Africa Has What It Takes to Accelerate Climate Action Through Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies and Innovations, Experts Say
The African Development Bank brought together various development and industry experts to discuss the potential of fourth industrial revolution technologies and innovations to… Read more »
Africa: Multinational - African Development Bank Earmarks €10 Million Equity Investment to Drive Technologies in the Wake of Covid-19
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an equity investment of €9.8 million to support venture capital investments in African start-ups, from seed… Read more »
April 15, 2022
Africa: UN Report - 41 Countries in Africa Face Maximum Exposure in 'Three-Dimensional Crisis' As a Result of War in Ukraine
Antonio Guterres unveils six champions including African Union chair Macky Sall to drive global action Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group to Launch New Trust Fund for the Circular Economy
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved the establishment of a €4 million Africa Circular Economy Facility to drive integration of the circular… Read more »
April 14, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Pre-Annual Meetings Press Conference
What: Pre-Annual Meetings Press Conference Read more »
April 12, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank, African Union Sign Protocol of Agreement for the African Union Institution Capacity Building Project
Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and Yacine Fal, the African Development Bank Group's Acting Vice President for Regional Development,… Read more »
April 11, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank Group to Hold 2022 Annual Meetings From May 23-27 in Accra, Ghana
Ghana will host the African Development Bank Group's 2022 Annual Meetings from 23-27 May in its capital, Accra. This year's meetings mark a return to in-person sessions following… Read more »
April 08, 2022
Eritrea: African Development Fund Approves $5.5 Million Grant to Fund Phase Two of Flagship Desert to Power Energy Project in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Sudan
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $5.5 million technical assistance grant to kick-start the roll-out of the flagship Desert to Power initiative… Read more »
Africa: Appointment of Auditor General - Mr. Maurice Goddard
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Maurice Goddard as the Auditor General, effective 16th May 2022. Read more »
