News & Events

10/10/2012 - For the past decade, Africa has exhibited strong economic growth. A new economic growth momentum has been established. The continent weathered the financial crisis and has bounced back. But headline economic growth is not enough. Deliberate policies to reduce inequalities and promote inclusion are now needed more than ever before. It is time to focus on people’s expectations: decent work, a living wage, access to basic service, more democracy, and accountable governments. Africa and its people aim to be a pole for global growth in the decades ahead.

Categories: Agriculture & Agro-industries, Infrastructure

02/07/2012 - Prior to joining the AfDB, Mr. Mbi worked for over 31 years at the World Bank and held several senior positions, the last being Director for Strategy and Operations, covering the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA), a role he combined with Director of Core Operational Services. Among other senior duties, he was responsible for overseeing operational issues, strategy execution, strategic resource management, quality control, procurement, financial management, safeguards and ensuring efficient operations of the Region.

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16/02/2012 - Today, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Donald Kaberuka, announced three senior appointments following an international search process.

Categories: Tunisia

15/03/2011 - Heads and Senior Representatives of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) met in London on 11 March 2011 for their regular consultations on the global economy and to discuss how they work on issues of common concerns.

Categories: United Kingdom

07/09/2010 - There is a convergence of opinion between the Bank and its ADF Deputies. ADF 12 will use the work of ADF 11 as a platform on which to consolidate and deepen both institutional reforms and interventions in support to RMC’s so as to ensure impactful and sustainable development.

Categories: Tunisia, Agriculture & Agro-industries