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The African Water Facility promotes sustainable growth through climate resilient water resources development in Southern Africa
29-Nov-2016 - The African Water Facility (AWF) approved a grant of about €2 million to support a multinational transboundary project to prepare a Climate Resilient Water Resources Investment Strategy and Multipurpose Project for the Orange-Senqu River Basin, serving the population of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. The main goal of this project is to promote sustainable socio-economic growth in the basin riparian countries through climate resilient water resources development in the framework of basin wide cooperation led by the Orange Senqu...
Southern African CSOs commend AfDB for engaging with them on delivery of Bank’s High 5 priorities
29-Nov-2016 - During a consultation meeting that opened on November 28 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Southern African civil society organizations (CSOs) commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for seeking their input for better delivery of its operational priorities.
Southern African CSOs and AfDB outline expectations for better cooperation
29-Nov-2016 - At a regional consultation meeting the African Development Bank (AfDB) is organizing with Southern African civil society organizations (CSOs) from November 28 to 30 in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Bank and CSOs outlined their expectations so as to provide a better understanding of their respective roles and strengthen cooperation.Madagascar : la Banque africaine de développement octroie 19 millions $ à la réforme de l’énergie
29-Nov-2016 - Le Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) a donné son feu vert, ce 25 novembre 2016 à Abidjan, au financement du Programme d’appui à la réforme du secteur de l’énergie (PARSE) à Madagascar. Ce programme, financé à hauteur de 19 millions de dollars EU sur le Fonds africain de développement (FAD), vise à améliorer les performances du secteur de l’énergie.
AfDB rolls out its Feed Africa Strategy in the West Africa sub-region in Dakar
29-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) launched its Feed Africa Strategy in the West Africa sub-region during a workshop held on November 24, 2016 at the Dakar Terrou-Bi Hotel. The objective of that workshop was to sensitise and enhance the mobilization of all stakeholders for the implementation of the “Feed Africa: Strategy for the Agricultural Transformation in Africa 2016 – 2025," approved by the Board of Directors of the AfDB in June 2016.African Development Bank SEK 1,250,000,000 0.375% Notes due June 2022
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Third meeting of the 14th Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-14) in Luxembourg
28-Nov-2016 - The Third meeting of the Fourteenth Replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-14) of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) will take place from 28 to 29 November, 2016, in Luxembourg.Private sector called upon to put a stake in making infrastructure projects in Africa bankable for financing and investment
28-Nov-2016 - Public-sector policy-makers, regional development banks, development finance institutions, investors and the private sector met at the Project Finance Roundtable held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on November 22, 2016 at the headquarters of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The gathering was part of PIDA Week – the week dedicated to the review of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) – involving a cross-section of stakeholders.
Home stretch for ADF-14
28-Nov-2016 - On November 28 and 29, 2016, the third and final replenishment meeting for the 14th replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-14) is taking place in Luxembourg, following two previous meetings held in Abidjan inAUC and NEPAD emphasize the importance of NEPAD-IPPF to make infrastructure projects in Africa bankable for investment
28-Nov-2016 - The week of November 21-25, 2016, brought together stakeholders from Africa and internationally, as well as from the public and private sector at the African Development Bank (AfDB) headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to review progress in the implementation of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), Africa’s flagship infrastructure initiative approved by African Heads of State in January 2012 in Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia.Partner Dialogue Forum calls on smart partnerships to accelerate Africa’s infrastructure delivery
28-Nov-2016 - African stakeholders, cooperating partnerships, financiers and private-sector investors met at the headquarters of the African Development Bank in Abidjan on November 24, 2016 for the Partner Dialogue Forum organized by the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) to share ideas on how to better coordinate, leverage and build smart partnerships to accelerate delivery of Africa’s infrastructure in the face of growing economic activity across Africa and also growing appetite by both African and international investors to...As Phase 2 of Africa Adaptation Initiative approaches, COP 22 promoters are optimistic
25-Nov-2016 - Following the successful implementation of the first phase of the Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI), its promoters, amid a warm reception that greeted the landmark scheme in Marrakech on Thursday, November 16, 2016, are preparing to kick-off the next phase.Campaign for the 16 Days of activism: Orange the World: Raise Money to End Violence against Women
25-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank is joining the World in Orange, to raise money for ending violence against women. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign which takes place each year and runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day). The campaign is used as an organizing strategy by individuals and organizations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.Phase two of Africa Climate change adaptation initiative kicks off, promoters are optimistic
25-Nov-2016 - Following the successful implementation of the first phase of the Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI), which the promoters described as “a landmark scheme”, the second phase was launched on Thursday, November 16 2016 in Marrakech, Morocco. It was during a plenary session on the AAI, which formed part of the Africa Day at the UN climate change talks (COP22).Aider les agriculteurs africains à faire face au changement climatique : lancement de l’IAA sous les auspices de l’AAA
25-Nov-2016 - Pour réduire sa vulnérabilité en général et celle de son secteur agricole en particulier aux changements climatiques, l’Afrique a désormais pour elle l’Adaptation de l’agriculture africaine (AAA), lancée en avril 2016 à l’initiative du Maroc, qui mobilise des fonds afin d’aider les agriculteurs à faire face au changement climatique. Dans son sillage, l’Initiative africaine d’adaptation a été mise en scelle.
The African Development Bank Group appoints Mr. Janvier Litse as Director General, West Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
24-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Janvier Litse as the Director General for the West Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office, with effect from 1 December 2016. The West Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office is part of the new business approach of the Bank to accelerate its business and development impacts across Africa.
The African Development Bank Group appoints Mr. Mohamed El Azizi as Director General, North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
24-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mohamed El Azizi as the Director General for the North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office, with effect from December 1, 2016. The North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office is part of the new business approach of the Bank to accelerate its business and development impacts across Africa.
The African Development Bank Group appoints Mrs. Nnenna Nwabufo as Country Manager, East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
24-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Nnenna Nwabufo as the Country Manager, East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office, with effect from December 1, 2016. The East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office is part of the new business approach of the Bank to accelerate its business and development impacts across Africa. As Country Manager, a new senior executive position in the Bank, Mrs.