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01/01/1970
The “High 5” priorities proven as springboard for African development
Over the past 5 years, investment at the African Development Bank Group has been guided by its High 5 priorities, a…
01/01/1970
Global Philanthropy Forum panelists call for ‘smarter’ collaboration among funders to meet ambitious targets for a climate-resilient Africa
Experts at the 2020 Global Philanthropy Forum on Tuesday called for greater collaboration among funders to address the…
01/01/1970
African Development Bank’s Fashionomics Africa launches “game changing” digital marketplace for the continent’s fashion creators
The African Development Bank’s flagship initiative, Fashionomics Africa, has launched the pilot phase of a digital…
01/01/1970
Ethiopia: African Development Bank Group signs grant agreement for $31 million to tackle nutrition and end child stunting
The African Development Bank and the Government of Ethiopia have signed an agreement for a $31 million grant to boost…
01/01/1970
GCA Africa launch: ‘Let’s save the planet’s second ecological lung’
The regional office of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) was inaugurated on Wednesday in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.…
01/01/1970
Senegal: African Development Bank lends €62.8 million to help create 150,000 jobs for women and young people
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved a €62.83 million loan to the Government of Senegal…
01/01/1970
President Akinwumi A. Adesina on the need for Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks
On Monday, 17 May 2021, the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, hosted a meeting…
01/01/1970
African Development Bank COVID-19 response grant is saving lives in South Sudan
A $4 million COVID-19 response grant from the African Development Bank has boosted South Sudan’s capacity to respond to…
01/01/1970
African Development Bank joins forces with international organisations to help developing countries build resilience to extreme weather
The African Development Bank has joined forces with 11 other international organizations to assist developing countries…
01/01/1970
US, Germany, UK target Africa for increased trade at African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association conference
Investor and trade interest in Africa remains strong despite challenges around Covid-19, senior officials from the…
01/01/1970
African Development Bank’s Second Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar (e-BOS)
What: Second Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar Who: The African Development Bank Resource Mobilization and…
01/01/1970
African Development Bank commits €20 million to boost private sector competitiveness in Cabo Verde
The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors today approved a €20 million loan to strengthen the private sector’s…