March 16, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzania - African Development Fund Commits $125.3 Million to Expand Water Resources and Boost Climate Resilience in Dodoma Region
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund on Wednesday approved a $125.3 million loan to finance the first phase of the Dodoma Resilient and Sustainable Water… Read more »
Africa: Spark+ Africa Fund Reaches Its First Financial Close With $40 Million to Invest in Clean and Modern Cooking Solutions in Africa
The Spark+ Africa Fund has raised over $40 million in a first close, it was announced on Wednesday. The Fund is the world's first impact investment fund focused on financing the… Read more »
Africa: 2022 Business Opportunities Seminar - Spring Edition
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March 14, 2022
Africa: African Ports and the Blue Economy Nexus - Institutional, Policy and Governance Arrangements
What: Webinar to present findings of a study on Blue Economy Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Joins Collaborative ICT Data Collection Initiative Developed By African Development Bank
AfDB staff along with Government of Mozambique personnel take part in the first day of training at the Radisson Blu, Maputo, Mozambique Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Delegation in Egypt to Ensure Success of COP27
African Development Bank Vice President Dr. Kevin Kariuki will lead a delegation to Egypt, the host country for this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference 2022, for… Read more »
March 11, 2022
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions Unveiling of the Results and Press Conference
What: Unveiling of the results of the Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions and Press Conference Read more »
Africa: Gender in Focus - Mozambican Climate Scientist Says Women's Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Africa Is Indispensable
Every March, the African Development Bank puts Gender In Focus, with a look at our work impacting women across Africa and beyond. We asked 28-year-old Mozambican Iracema Mamadu… Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions
What: The Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions: Opening, Closing and Press Conference Read more »
Africa: Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions 2022
What: The Africa Investment Forum Virtual Boardroom Sessions: Opening, Closing and Press Conference Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank and World Bank Executive Directors Explore Deeper Collaboration
Executive directors from the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank met in Abidjan on Thursday, March 3 to discuss a wide range of issues including the effectiveness of… Read more »
March 10, 2022
West Africa: Promoting Gender-Sensitive Digital Financial Services, Policies and Regulations Across Ecowas
What: Webinar Read more »
Africa: Africagogreen Fund Receives Over $30 Million Investments From the African Development Bank, the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, and the Nordic Development Fund
The African Development Bank and the Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have approved a combined-equity investment of $20 million in the AfricaGoGreen Fund, a debt… Read more »
March 09, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Group Approves a Borrowing Policy to Strengthen Debt Sustainability in Low-Income Countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new policy that aims to strengthen debt sustainability among low-income African countries. The Board… Read more »
Africa: African Sports Greats Inaugurate State of the Art Sports Facility for Disadvantaged Youth in Côte d'Ivoire
There was a buzz in the air as young spectators found their seats. Their excitement bubbled over at the sight of three African greats: former iconic Chelsea Football Club star and… Read more »
March 08, 2022
Africa: Multimedia Group Silverbird Names African Development Bank's Akinwumi Adesina 2021 'Extraordinary Personality of the Year'
'It's time to support the youth to propel the future' - Adesina says in keynote speech Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Begins Edge Certification Programme
The African Development Bank has begun the process of becoming certified under the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality, or EDGE, Certification programme, the leading global… Read more »
Africa: From Fruit to Footwear - How Fashionomics Africa's Sustainable Fashion Competition Brought Pine Kazi, a Women-Led Design House, a Year of Mentorship, Learning and Growth
The International Women's Day theme "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow" recognizes the contribution of women and girls around the world who are leading the charge to… Read more »
Africa: Lionesses Business Confidence Report Speaks to High Levels of Resilience By Africa's Leading Women Entrepreneurs Despite Covid-19
Report financed by African Development Bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative Read more »
March 05, 2022
Africa: African Development Institute and Partners Explore Options for Prudent Public Finance Management to Propel Sustainable Recovery From Covid-19 in Africa
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank Group and its partners hosted the 8th Global Community of Practice policy dialogue on managing public finances in… Read more »
March 04, 2022
Cote d'Ivoire: African Development Bank Vice-President Dr. Kevin Kariuki Visits the 44mw Singrobo-Ahouaty Hydroelectric Power Project Site
The African Development Bank Group's Vice-President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, Dr. Kevin Kariuki, on Thursday 24 February accompanied the Ivorian Minister of… Read more »
Africa: UN Environment Assembly - Circular Economy Gains Traction As Morocco Plans to Join Regional Alliance
The African Development Bank joined public and private sector actors in Nairobi this week to discuss the implementation of circular economy policies, and action plans in Africa.… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Grant to Improve Governance of Natural Resource Outflows in Six African Countries
Six African countries will soon benefit from a grant from the Transitional Support Facility (TSF) of the African Development Fund, through a project designed to strengthen national… Read more »
March 02, 2022
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Vanessa Ushie As Acting Director of the African Natural Resources Centre
The African Development Bank Group has appointed Dr. Vanessa Ushie, a natural resource economist, as Acting Director of the African Natural Resources Centre, effective 16 November… Read more »
Africa: The African Development Bank Appoints Jean-Guy Afrika As Acting Director of the Regional Integration Coordination Office
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jean-Guy Afrika as Acting Director of the Regional Integration Coordination Office, effective 16… Read more »
