September 07, 2021
Africa: Put Adaptation Atop the Climate Change Agenda, Global Leaders Urge Ahead of Cop26. "We Are in the Eye of the Storm."
Global leaders stressed the critical urgency of climate adaptation when they came together in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Monday at a meeting of the Friends of the Global Center… Read more »
Africa: Appointment of Mr. Solomon Mugera As Director, Communication and External Relations
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Solomon Mugera as Director, Communication and External Relations, effective 1 October 2021. Read more »
September 02, 2021
Africa: Zimbabwe - A Farmer Harvests Success in Refugee Camp
When Jean Damacene arrived at the Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe, he was 38 years old and hoping to return to his country Rwanda soon. Eighteen years later, the maize farmer is… Read more »
September 01, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank to Launch New Initiative to Integrate Natural Capital Into Finance in Africa
On 9 September, the African Development Bank Group, Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP), and other partners will launch a new initiative on integrating natural capital into… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria - Federal and State Governments Endorse Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programme: African Development Bank and Partners to Mobilize $520 Million for Phase 1
Nigeria's Federal and State governments have expressed overwhelming support for an initiative to create Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) - public-private… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria / Federal and State Governments Endorse Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programme: - African Development Bank and Partners to Mobilize $520 Million for Phase 1
Nigeria's Federal and State governments have expressed overwhelming support for an initiative to create Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) - public-private… Read more »
August 31, 2021
Africa: Leaders Group of Global Organizations to Issue Climate Emergency Call
High-Level Dialogue on Climate Adaptation with Global Leaders ahead of COP26 Read more »
Africa: African Legal Support Facility (Alsf) Heralding a New Phase
The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) will hold a high-level conference on 22-23 September 2021 to celebrate its achievements and mark the renewal of its mandate for a further… Read more »
August 30, 2021
Africa: President Akinwumi Adesina Calls for Transformational Leadership in Africa, Shares Personal Experience With Lecture Audience
African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi A. Adesina has called for bolder measures to grow the next generation into competent leaders to transform Africa in the wake of… Read more »
Africa: East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Financing Forum
What: East and Southern Africa Fertilizer Financing Forum Read more »
August 27, 2021
Africa: International Community Must Act to Avert a Two-Speed Global Economic Recovery Post Covid-19
Heads of international development institutions held a closed-door session with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday to discuss the uneven global economic recovery, access… Read more »
August 24, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank's Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund Provides More Than $7.3 Million for Youth Jobs and Skills
In June and July of this year, an African Development Bank technical review committee approved eight project proposals to receive funding in an important milestone for its Jobs for… Read more »
August 23, 2021
Africa: 2021 Singapore Africa Business Forum - In Africa, Challenges Are the Opportunities Despite Covid-19
The global Covid-19 pandemic should not dampen investor appetite in Africa. The continent remains an investment destination of choice despite the challenges, panelists at an… Read more »
August 20, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Group Business Opportunities Seminar 2021
What: 2021 Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar - Second Edition Read more »
Africa: President Adesina to Attend the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021
What: Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021 Read more »
August 17, 2021
Tanzania: Tanzanian Farmers Reap the Benefits of Rapid Agricultural Mechanization
Farmers in Tanzania have benefited from rapid transformation, thanks to financial support from the African Development Fund to a national agricultural bank program. With the… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Debars Sargittarius Nigeria Limited and Its Affiliates for 18 Months for Fraudulent Practices
The African Development Bank Group, on 17 August 2021, announces the 18-month debarment of Sargittarius Nigeria Limited and its affiliates, including Sargittarius Henan Water… Read more »
August 14, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform Reaches Financial Close for $20 Million Sefa Investment
The African Development Bank has reached financial close on financing agreements for a $20 million concessional investment from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) for… Read more »
August 12, 2021
Africa: Natural Capital Program for Financing Africa's Development
What: Launch of the Natural Capital Program for Financing Africa's Development Read more »
Kenya: "Last Mile" Connectivity Project Lights Up Lives in Kenya
"... Access to electricity, first and foremost, is a right of every citizen, and it is therefore the duty of the government of Kenya to provide electricity to all." -George Tarus,… Read more »
Africa: International Youth Day - How Winners of the Bank's Agripitch Competition Are Helping to Transform Africa's Food System
As the world observes International Youth Day, Africa is producing a growing number of young entrepreneurs who are adopting new ideas to bring more affordable, quality food from… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Coding for Employment Program Marks Milestone - 130,000 Users Across Africa
On International Youth Day, the African Development Bank announces the enrolment of 130,000 users in its Coding for Employment digital skills program. Read more »
August 06, 2021
Southern Africa: African Development Fund Extends $2.5 Million in Grants to Support the Regulatory Environment in SADC and Comesa Electricity Markets
The Board of the African Development Bank Group has approved grants of $2.5 million to advance intra-regional harmonization of electricity regulations and drive cross-border power… Read more »
August 02, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Highlights the Need for Strategic Partnerships and Innovative Financing Mechanisms to Promote Quality Education and Skills Development
The African Development Bank joined the Global Partnership for Education and other multilateral development banks during the Global Education Summit: Financing GPE 2021-2025, to… Read more »
July 31, 2021
Africa: African Development Bank Launches New Transaction Guarantee to Support SMEs and Trade in Africa
The African Development Bank, through its Financial Sector Development's Trade Finance operations, has launched a Transaction Guarantee instrument designed to provide up to 100%… Read more »