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The African Development Bank Group appoints Mr. Gabriel Negatu as Director General, East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
24-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Negatu as the Director General, East Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office, with effect from 1 December 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.
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.
The African Development Bank Group appoints Ms. Yacine Fal as Country Manager, North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
24-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine Fal as the Country Manager for the North Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office with effect from 1 December 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. As Country Manager, a new senior executive position in the Bank, Ms.
The African Development Bank Group appoints Dr. Tonia Kandiero as Director General, Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office
24-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tonia Kandiero as Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office with effect from 1 December 2016. The Southern 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.African Development Bank approves €286 million for Cameroon’s transport sector
24-Nov-2016 - On November 24, 2016, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved two loans for a total of €286.245 million to support the second phase of the Transport Sector Support Program in Cameroon.
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.La BAD alloue 38 millions d’euros à Coris Banque internationale en appui au secteur privé du Burkina Faso
23-Nov-2016 - Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé le 23 novembre à Abidjan, l’octroi, par le biais de son guichet du secteur privé, d’une ligne de crédit (LDC) de 38 millions d’euros à Coris Banque internationale (CBI) au Burkina Faso. La BAD se réjouit à double titre de cette collaboration avec la CBI en ce qu’elle lui permet de contribuer à soutenir le secteur privé au Burkina Faso et d’apporter son concours à la CBI, un groupe bancaire à capitaux africains doté d’une vision et d’une volonté de dupliquer dans la sous-région son...La BAD déploie sa stratégie visant à « Nourrir l’Afrique » en Afrique du nord
23-Nov-2016 - Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) a lancé sa Stratégie « Nourrir l’Afrique - la Transformation Agricole en Afrique 2016-2025 » dans un atelier organisé à Tunis. L'objectif de cet atelier régional était de sensibiliser toutes les parties prenantes de la région de l'Afrique du nord et d'obtenir leur soutien et adhésion aux orientations de la Stratégie pour « Nourrir l’Afrique ».PIDA Week 2016 opens with calls for accelerated job creation through infrastructure development for Africa’s transformation
23-Nov-2016 - Africa has to provide employment opportunities for its youth if it is to harness their potential and contribute to the desired economic growth outlined in the vision of Agenda 2063.ADEA gears for the Continental Validation Meeting in Egypt prior to its 2017 Triennale in Morocco
23-Nov-2016 - The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) held the 2017 Triennale Continental Validation Meeting in Cairo, Egypt, from November 22 to 23, 2016. The meeting was held under the invitation of His Excellency Prof. Dr. Ashraf El Shihy, Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Egypt, President of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee on Education, Science and Technology (STC-EST) and Steering Committee Chairperson of ADEA.
Spotlight on the African Development Fund
23-Nov-2016 - Heriniaina, or “Life Force” in Malagasy, confidently stands on her land in Tanandava. She has made the most of her plot, saving enough money to acquire an additional hectare of land and a tractor worth 3,000 euros. The tractor has enabled her to double her harvest. Heriniaina, a member of a local women’s association, is miles ahead of many other local farmers, who still use zebus to cultivate their land. She also rents her tractor to increase her earnings. “My life has changed,” she says.
Report calls for policies to empower rural youth, encourage private investment, increase access to land and finance to end poverty in West and Central Africa
23-Nov-2016 - Youth unemployment, insecure land tenure and weak value chains are the main obstacles in the way of ending poverty and inequality in West and Central Africa, says a new report released Wednesday in Abidjan by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Africa50 appoints four esteemed infrastructure advisors to its Investment Committee
23-Nov-2016 - The Board of Directors of Africa50, the infrastructure fund for Africa, has approved the appointment of four internationally renowned investment and infrastructure experts as Senior Advisors and members of its Investment Committee. The four Senior Advisers, hailing from the U.S., France, Cameroon and Nigeria, will assist Africa50 in making investment decisions in a manner that will ensure the attainment of the dual objectives of development impact and financial return.
West and Central Africa regional presentation “Rural Development Report 2016: Fostering Inclusive Rural Transformation”
23-Nov-2016 - The Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department (OSAN) of the African Development Bank will host the West and Central Africa regional presentation of the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s “Rural Development Report 2016: Fostering Inclusive Rural Transformation”. The joint IFAD-AfDB event will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
European Investment Bank-AfDB Africa Day 2016
21-Nov-2016 - The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with European Investment Bank (EIB) is organising the second Africa Day. The event will take place on November 21, 2016 at the AfDB’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This year, participants will explore vital themes for Africa to fulfil its potential, by creating good jobs for young people across a range of sectors. They will also share perspectives on the crucial role to be played by innovation and sustainable development. This is where financing can have the greatest impact.Stakeholders to deliberate on enhancing commercial legal practice in Africa
21-Nov-2016 - The African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) will host its inaugural stakeholder meeting from November 21-22, 2016 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Thirty-five experts comprising of African legal professionals and eminent development practitioners will meet to reflect and deliberate on challenges facing the legal fraternity on the continent. The experts are expected to explore and share ideas about the ALSF’s strategic role within the framework of its mandate to achieve sustainable legal capacity.AfDB Board approves US $135 million for Zambia’s Small Towns Water and Sanitation Program
18-Nov-2016 - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Friday, November 18, 2016 approved a US $135-million loan to finance a water and sanitation program targeting small towns in Zambia. The Integrated Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Program aims to increase access to quality water supply and sanitation services in a sustainable manner in 12 towns located in four provinces of Zambia. Other objectives include ensuring efficient management and operation of the water supply and sewerage facilities on free market...