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01/01/1970

On International Women’s Day, Acting VP Gichuri reflects on Africa’s gender wins

To mark International Women’s Day, development leader Wambui Gichuri shares her thoughts on how far Africa has come on…

01/01/1970

Africa Road Builders Babacar Ndiaye Trophy 2020: Egyptian president to receive Great Road Builder Award

Egyptian president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi was awarded the Babacar Ndiaye Great Road Builder Award it was announced Monday…

01/01/1970

African Development Bank, Government Pension Investment Fund, partner for green, social and sustainability bond markets

The African Development Bank and Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) have signed a partnership to promote…

01/01/1970

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…

01/01/1970

Madagascar : la Banque africaine de développement investit dans l’autonomisation des femmes et des jeunes

À Madagascar, la Banque africaine de développement a fait de l’autonomisation des femmes et des jeunes un sacerdoce.…

01/01/1970

Tunisie : la Banque africaine de développement accorde 138 millions d’euros à la STEG pour le réseau d’électricité et les énergies renouvelables

Le Conseil d'administration de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé, le jeudi 9 octobre, un financement…

01/01/1970

Mali : la Banque africaine de développement accorde une aide humanitaire d’urgence de 150 000 dollars pour la prise en charge des personnes déplacées...

Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé, le 9 mars 2021 à Abidjan, un don de 150…

01/01/1970

Impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Education: Reflecting on Promising Interventions and Challenges, towards a New Normal

What: Launch of a report that examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education. Who: Association for the…

01/01/1970

2019 Global Gender Summit plans to tackle the constraints to gender equality

Rwanda is preparing to welcome women from all over the world for the first Global Gender Summit to be held in Africa.…

01/01/1970

Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2021

On Friday, 12 March 2021 the African Development Bank launched its flagship report – African Economic Outlook 2021 – an…

01/01/1970

Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa, ImpactHER and UN Women Policy Brief exposes disadvantages to women entrepreneurs in post COVID-19 era...

Women-led businesses are more vulnerable to closure than those led by men in the era of the novel coronavirus, due to…

01/01/1970

African Development Bank funds Angola initiative to improve business environment and diversify exports

The Angolan Government has launched a study funded by the Bank through the KOAFEC trust fund to support the improvement…

01/01/1970

African Development Bank President calls for Global Vaccine Solidarity and Justice for Africa

African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has called for vaccine justice for Africa. Speaking at the…

01/01/1970

Le Maroc et la Banque africaine de développement en première ligne dans la lutte contre le Covid-19

Rabat, un soir de décembre 2020, autour de minuit. Les rues sont vides, le temps semble suspendu dans la capitale du…

01/01/1970

Zambia: From mine to field: agriculture project helps youth turn away from copper and live off the land

In Zambia’s Serenje district, young Zambians are being offered a ray of hope in the form of an agriculture project that…