March 24, 2021
Africa: Life After Debt - African Development Bank Chief Economist Arezki Reflects On Governance and Growth in Africa
Following the launch of the 2021 edition of the African Economic Outlook, Rabah Arezki, the African Development Bank's Chief Economist and Vice President for Economic Governance… Read more »
Africa: Life After Debt - VP Arezki Reflects On Governance and Growth in Africa
In 2021, Africa is forecast to rebound from its worst economic recession in half a century. Which indicators underpin the likelihood of such a recovery? Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Group Launches Second Phase of West African Capital Markets Integration Project Backed By $850,000 Grant
The African Development Bank on Tuesday launched the second phase of the West African Capital Markets Integration (WACMI) Project to establish a common securities listing and… Read more »
March 23, 2021
Kenya: Kenya - Equity Group Holdings Plans Trans-Africa Expansion With $100 Million Loan From the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank and Equity Group Holdings (EGH) have signed a $100 million (Kshs 11 Billion) loan facility to support the commercial bank's expansion across Eastern… Read more »
Africa: Green Banks and National Climate Funds Have a Key Role in Mobilizing Funds for Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Development in Africa - Report
The African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) have joined forces to produce a study of the role of green banks and national climate change funds in mobilizing… Read more »
March 22, 2021
Africa: World Water Day 2021 - Development Partners Must Mobilize Support to Achieve a Water-Secure Africa
On World Water Day, we reflect on the impact that the African Development Bank has made over the past decade in this sector through various projects, which are helping communities… Read more »
Africa: Fragile Gains - Women Have Made Progress in Education, but Challenges Persist in Business and Around Abuse
As part of our coverage for International Women's Month, we seek some insights from Vanessa Moungar, the African Development Bank's Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society.… Read more »
March 18, 2021
Uganda: Uganda - African Development Bank Signs $229.5 Million Financing Agreement for the Kampala-Jinja Expressway Project
The African Development Bank and the Government of Uganda on Tuesday signed a $229.5 million financing agreement for the first phase of the Kampala-Jinja Expressway Project, which… Read more »
Africa: African Development Bank Launches $2.5 Billion 0.875 Percent Global Benchmark Due 23 March 2026
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody's/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a $2.5 billion 5-year Global Benchmark bond due… Read more »
Africa: Appointment of Mr. Achraf Tarsim As Country Manager Designated for Morocco
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Achraf TARSIM as Country Manager designated for Morocco. Read more »
Liberia: African Development Bank Group Supports Domestic Debt Market Development in the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia
The African Development Bank Group has launched a project to support development of domestic debt markets and financial systems in four West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) countries:… Read more »
Africa: African Continental Free Trade Area - Opportunities for African Fashion Entrepreneurs
The African Development Bank's latest Fashionomics Africa webinar attracted well-known designers and industry experts to discuss the potential of the newly launched African… Read more »
March 17, 2021
Africa: Morocco and the African Development Bank On the Frontline in the Fight Against Covid-19
It was around midnight in Rabat in December 2020. The neighbourhoods are empty; time seems suspended in the kingdom's capital. The only people seen are the occasional police patrol… Read more »
Africa: Tanzanian Agro-Dealer Suzana Lameck Proves That Women Help Agriculture Flourish
During the March and November planting seasons in Tanzania's Simiyu region, farmers and small agri-input distributors know they can rely on Suzana Lameck Sabuni to deliver quality… Read more »
March 16, 2021
Africa: Appointment of Acting Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development Ms. Atsuko Toda
The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Atsuko TODA as Acting Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, effective 16… Read more »
March 15, 2021
Africa: Canada-Africa Clean Growth Symposium
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Nigeria: In Nigeria, a Mother's Search for Tasty, Nutritious Food for Her Son Spurs a Baby Food Revolution
For Women's History Month, we spotlight Oluwaseun Sangoleye, founder of Baby Grubz, a Nigerian baby food company. As a first runner-up in the African Development Bank's 2020… Read more »
Africa: Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (Affm) Governing Council Members Commit to More Action for the Financing of the Fertilizer Sector
The Governing Council of the Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) issued a call for greater action to secure adequate financing for the continent's fertilizer sector at its… Read more »
March 13, 2021
Africa: Nobel Laureate Urges More Action On Debt for African Growth to Rebound
Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz has called for a comprehensive global plan to help countries cope with mounting debt that has been compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
March 12, 2021
Africa: African Economic Outlook 2021 - Africa's Growth Prospects Bullish Despite Covid-19 Constraints and Debt Burden
The economic impact of the pandemic varies across economic characteristics and regions, but the projected recovery is broad-based the average debt-to-GDP ratio for Africa is… Read more »
March 11, 2021
Africa: Strengthening Food Systems Must Be At the Centre of Africa's Covid-19 Recovery, Says African Development Bank
Strengthening food systems must be an integral part of efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and to build resilience in Africa, said African Development Bank Director… Read more »
March 10, 2021
Ghana: African Development Bank Provides $1 Million for Ai-Based National Customer Management Systems in Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a grant of $1.024 million for artificial intelligence enabled systems to process customer complaints on behalf… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - African Development Bank Approves $2.33 Million Grant to Support the Modernization of Electronic Payments Infrastructure
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a grant of $2.33 million to EthSwitch Share Company, an initiative led by National Bank of Ethiopia, for the… Read more »
Africa: Spotlight On the Bank's Women Leaders - Director Atsuko Toda Reflects On Progress Towards Gender Equality in Africa
To mark International Women's Day, and a month of celebrating women, we asked the Bank's Director for Agricultural Finance and Rural Development, Atsuko Toda, to share her thoughts… Read more »
March 09, 2021
Africa: Message By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, for the International Women's Day, March 8, 2021
As we celebrate the International Women's Day, I celebrate all women around the world. I also celebrate all women at the African Development Bank. Read more »
