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Evaluation Week 2018
05-Sep-2018 - In pursuit of economic and social progress, African countries implemented structural programs for sustainable development, including the African Union 2030 Agenda. The African Development Bank, through its Independent Development Evaluation (IDEV) department, is organizing from 5-7 September 2018 its third knowledge-sharing forum entitled “Evaluation Week 2018” under the theme Strengthening Development Impact.
Répertoire opérationnel africain des métiers et des emplois (ROAME) : Lancement des travaux en Guinée Conakry
05-Sep-2018 - Le Bureau national de la Banque africaine de développement en Guinée (COGN), en collaboration avec la Primature guinéenne et le Bureau international du travail (BIT) a lancé, jeudi 30 août 2018 à l’Hôtel Kaloum (Conakry, Guinée), un atelier dédié au Répertoire opérationnel africain des métiers et de l’emploi (ROAME).
“Africa is the place to be,” African Development Bank President tells Chinese business leaders at the China-Africa forum
05-Sep-2018 - The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has urged Chinese business leaders to attend the Africa Investment Forum scheduled to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 7-9 November 2018. Adesina made the call while addressing delegates at the 6th Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs, which took place on the sidelines of the 2018 Beijing Summit, attended by leaders from 53 African countries and China.
Consultation de haut niveau autour du Document de stratégie 2018-2022 pour la Côte d’Ivoire de la Banque africaine de développement
04-Sep-2018 - « Nous saluons la Banque africaine de développement, un acteur majeur qui accompagne notre pays et dont les appuis multiformes contribuent à la lutte contre la pauvreté et à la transformation de notre économie », a déclaré Nialé Kaba, ministre du Plan et du Développement de la Côte d’Ivoire, ce lundi 3 septembre 2018 à Abidjan.African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina to attend China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing
03-Sep-2018 - The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a delegation to the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC 2018), which will take place in the Chinese capital Beijing from 3 to 4 September 2018. The theme of this year’s summit, which will be chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping, is: "China and Africa: toward an even stronger community with a shared future through win-win cooperation.”
L’avenir de l’alimentation dans le monde pourrait-il dépendre du développement de l’agriculture en Afrique ?
01-Sep-2018 - Face à une salle comble d’experts internationaux en agriculture au siège de la FAO à Rome, le 27 août 2018, Akinwumi Adesina, lauréat du Prix mondial de l’alimentation 2017 et président de la Banque africaine de développement, a déclaré que « l’avenir de l’alimentation dans le monde dépendra de ce que l’Afrique fera de son agriculture ».5 milliards de francs CFA de la Banque africaine de développement pour insuffler une nouvelle dynamique au Centre régional de formation en entretien routier (CERFER)
31-Aug-2018 - Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement a octroyé un don de 5 milliards de Francs CFA, via son Fonds africain de développement, au Conseil de l’entente, pour financer la réforme du Centre régional de formation en entretien routier (CERFER).Burkina Faso : 11,5 milliards de francs CFA de la Banque africaine de développement en appui à la réforme du secteur énergétique
31-Aug-2018 - Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement et le gouvernement burkinabè ont signé, mardi 28 août 2018 à Ouagadougou, des accords de financement du Programme d’appui aux réformes dans le secteur de l’énergie (PARSE). Ce financement, d’un montant de quelque 11,5 milliards de francs CFA, avait été approuvé par le Conseil d’administration de la Banque le 18 juillet 2018.
Togo : La Banque africaine de développement va investir 16,6 milliards de francs CFA dans l’agro-alimentaire
28-Aug-2018 - Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement a signé avec le gouvernement du Togo des accords de prêt et de don pour un total de quelque 16,63 milliards de FCFA, dans le cadre de son Projet de transformation agro-alimentaire (PTA-Togo).African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina to deliver public lectures at FAO in Rome and at Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands.
27-Aug-2018 - On 27 August 2018, the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, will deliver a Public Lecture on strategies for unlocking Africa’s agricultural potential at the Headquarters of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy.
The African Development Bank and FAO target agriculture investments to end hunger and create wealth in Africa
27-Aug-2018 - The African Development Bank and the FAO today agreed to boost joint efforts aimed at catalysing agriculture sector investments in Africa to end hunger and malnutrition and increase prosperity throughout the continent. In terms of the agreement, the African Development Bank and the FAO are committed to raise up to $100 million over five years, to support joint activities. Specifically, the new strategic alliance seeks to enhance the quality and impact of investment in food security, nutrition, social protection, agriculture, forestry,...
Civil Society Organizations Endorse African Development Bank’s 2018 – 2022 Country Strategy Paper for Cote d’Ivoire
27-Aug-2018 - Civil Society Organizations in Côte d’Ivoire have affirmed their support for the African Development Bank’s draft Country Strategy Paper for Côte d’Ivoire, which establishes the Bank’s development priorities in the country for the next five years (2018-2022).African Development Bank, Nordic Development Fund and Partners launch Off-Grid Energy Access Fund with US$58 million
27-Aug-2018 - The Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (OGEF) had its first close on Thursday, 2 August 2018 with committed capital of US$ 58 million from the African Development Bank, the Nordic Development Fund, the Global Environment Facility, Calvert Impact Capital and All On.
2018 World Water Week: “Water, ecosystems and human development” - Focus on Africa
26-Aug-2018 - The 2018 World Water Week will take place from 26 to 31 August in Stockholm, Sweden, under the theme: “Water, ecosystems and human development.”
Small-scale horticulture project transforming lives in Kenya
23-Aug-2018 - Kenya has one of the most dynamic and innovative economies in sub-Saharan Africa. A decade after going through a food crisis and in the aftermath of the drought in 2016-2017, the country aims to achieve self-sufficiency in food products such as maize, tomato, cabbage, rice, beans, milk and meat. This clearly stated ambition of the Kenyan government has received support from the African Development Bank, which sees food security as a catalyst for the growth and development of the country’s productive sectors.African Development Bank and Namibia Government sign USD 217.8 Million loan to boost economic governance in Namibia
22-Aug-2018 - The Government of the Republic of Namibia and the African Development Bank have signed a loan agreement worth US$ 217.8 million (ZAR 3 billion) to finance the second phase of the Namibia Economic Governance and Competitiveness Support Programme (EGCSP II). The agreement was signed on 14 August 2018 by Namibian Finance Minister Carl H. G. Schlettwein and Dr. Josepine Ngure, Bank Deputy Director General, Southern Africa Regional development, on behalf of the Bank Group.
Textile and Clothing industries can drive Africa’s industrialization, benefit women
22-Aug-2018 - As the African Development Bank celebrates World Fashion Day, we take this opportunity to reflect on the potential of the Fashion industry to create value and wealth across the continent, with women and youth at the heart of this change.President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina eulogizes Kofi A. Annan
18-Aug-2018 - It is with much sadness that I learnt today of the death of Mr. Kofi A. Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations. He was a great personal mentor and father to me. His simplicity, decency, uncommon humility, selflessness and compassion made him a gem for humanity. A distinguished gentleman. He was a global icon and a man of peace who stood firmly in support of good governance and accountability for leaders.
African Development Bank Mourns Passing of former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi A. Annan
18-Aug-2018 - The African Development Bank has learned with deep sadness the news of the death of Kofi A. Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Noble Peace Prize Laureate, at the age of 80 in Bern, Switzerland.