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President Kaberuka Meets Nigerian Senator David Mark, President of the Senate, Nigeria
25-Nov-2010 - An African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation, led by President Donald Kaberuka, met on 24 November 2010 Senator David Mark, president of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The delegation wanted to listen and learn from him on the current business environment in Nigeria. “We are here to listen and to learn from you on how we can better serve the country in achieving its 2020 development plan objectives”, said President Kaberuka.AfDB Participates in High Level Working Lunch with Nigerian Business Community
25-Nov-2010 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) participated, on 24 November 2010, in a working lunch hosted by the Nigerian business community. The meeting aimed at gathering useful views from key stakeholders on the Nigerian business environment and on opportunities for cooperation. Participation was drawn from high level representatives (including CEOs) from financial institutions, potential clients, investment bankers, private sector and SMEs.Positioning Nigeria among the Strongest Economies in the World in 2020
25-Nov-2010 - The African Development Bank (AfDB ) President, Donald Kaberuka, just completed a two-day official visit to Nigeria (23-24 November 2010). During the visit, he met with President Goodluck Jonathan, who commended his outstanding achievements and reiterated his country's support to the Bank.AfDB President Kaberuka in Nigeria: Preparatory Team Meets the Media
24-Nov-2010 - As part of President Kaberuka’ visit in Nigeria, from 23 to 24 November 2010, January Litse, Director, African Development Bank (AfDB), met on 22 November 2010, in Abuja, with the Nigerian press. The briefing aimed at reviewing Bank Group portfolio in the country. To date, 33 projects and programs are being implemented by the AfDB in Nigeria.Nigeria State House: Official Reception in Honor of the AfDB
24-Nov-2010 - Arc Namadi Sambo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, hosted on Tuesday 23 November 2010, at the State House, an official reception in honor of the African development Bank delegation. Ministers and seniors officials of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ambassadors and head of international organizations attended the reception. Arc Namadi Sambo welcomed the Bank’s delegation and expressed his strong support to its President, Donald Kaberuka.
AfDB Delegation Meets with Nigerian DFIs
24-Nov-2010 - An African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation led by its President, Donald Kaberuka, met with Nigerian development financial institutions (DFIs) officials on Wednesday, 24 November 2010 in Abuja to exchange views on how to boost the country’s economy through close collaboration. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Kaberuka, provided a good opportunity for both parties to discuss critical issues such as long-term resource mobilization, equity funds, SME/SMIs, risk management, urban investments, trade, energy, transport, tourism, capacity building in...AfDB President Holds Talks with Nigeria Minister of Finance
24-Nov-2010 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, who began Tuesday, 22 November 2010, a two-day visit in Nigeria, met Wednesday, 23 November 2010, in Abuja, with the Nigerian Minister of Finance, and AfDB Governor, Mr Olusegun Agang. Discussions focused on the Bank's relations with Nigeria and the various sectors in which Nigeria is seeking AfDB’s support. Areas of potential cooperation include infrastructure (roads and energy), national institutions, development finance, private sector and diversification of the economy.
Nigerian President Goodluck E. Jonathan Meets with President Kaberuka
24-Nov-2010 - The Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan, received the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, on Tuesday, 23 November 2010 in Abuja, The meeting was attended by the country’s Vice President, Mr. Namadi Sambo.Fin à Maurice de la 5 ème réunion du Conseil d’administration de CoDA
23-Nov-2010 - La cinquième session ordinaire du Conseil d’administration de la Coalition pour le dialogue sur l’Afrique (CoDA) s’est achevée en fin de semaine dernière à Pointe-aux-Piments, en Ile Maurice, par l’adoption d’une série d’importantes décisions.AfDB Launches African Carbon Support Program
22-Nov-2010 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a two-year technical assistance program - the African Carbon Support Program, which is being implemented by its Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department. The program, launched on 4 November 2010, is geared toward assisting Bank clients in regional member countries to access carbon finance in order to ensure the commercial viability of their investments.AfDB to Launch ‘Water Sector Governance in Africa’ Report
22-Nov-2010 - Better Governance Can Turn on Tap for Cleaner, Safer Water Tunis, 22 November 2010 – Poor governance in the water sector prevents millions of Africans from getting clean, safe drinking water and adequate, reliable sanitation, ten years into the 21st century, says a new report by the African Development Bank (AfDB). This situation prevails despite numerous and rigorous technical, financial, economic and institutional assessments in support of investment s in water and sanitation projects in Africa.Financement des entreprises de presse en Afrique : quel modèle ?
19-Nov-2010 - Par son appui et sa participation active au 3e forum des leaders des médias en Afrique, la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) montre qu’elle soutient les entreprises de presse capables de porter le poids de leurs ambitions.Niger intensifies battle against desertification and drought
19-Nov-2010 - Niger is just one of the first three developing countries worldwide chosen to operationalize the CIF’s Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR). With a grant of USD 50 million and another USD 60 million in concessional funding, Niger plans to improve climate resilience and food security, with special focus on gender and the most vulnerable groups.AfDB Supports USD 810 Million CIF allocations to Africa
19-Nov-2010 - 19 November 2010 - Nigeria and Niger are among the latest developing nations to gain financing support from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to advance their nations’ clean energy and climate resilience initiatives. Nigeria’s USD 250 million investment plan to develop renewable energy under the CIF’s Clean Technology Fund (CTF) was endorsed, and Niger was awarded USD 110 million in grants and highly concessional loans to improve climate resilience and food security under the CIF’s Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR).AfDB Highlights Africa’s Potentials at Annual Energy Sector Mission
19-Nov-2010 - 19 November 2010 - The African Development Bank illustrated the vast potential of Africa’s renewable energy and private sector projects to private industry firms, consultants, and investors from a dozen countries at the Annual Energy Sector Mission, which took place in Washington, D.C. from 31 October to 4 November.Tenth African Water Facility Governing Council Meeting to hold in Addis Ababa
19-Nov-2010 - Tunis, 19 November 2010 - The 3rd African Water Week to be held in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia from 22-26 November 2010 provides a good opportunity for the African Water Facility (AWF) to hold its 10th Governing Council meeting on 24 November 2010.