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Women in agriculture must be facilitated, panel hears
05-Sep-2017 - Today’s technological advances and innovations in agriculture should touch every aspects of women’s lives in order for them to have the desired impact on African societies. This was deliberated on Tuesday, September 5 at the 7th African Green Revolution Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. In a session on “Women in Agriculture”, leaders in politics, business and civil society discussed how challenges to women in agriculture can be overcome and how young women can be facilitated to join the sector.
The future of Africa depends on agriculture
05-Sep-2017 - Agriculture is instrumental in Africa’s poverty: it must also be instrumental in its wealth. Only through agricultural regeneration can growth, diversification and job creation occur for African economies, for no region of the world has ever industrialised without the agricultural sector being first transformed.
US Congressional Delegation visits the African Development Bank
05-Sep-2017 - On August 31, a delegation from the United States Congress visited the African Development Bank and met with Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina as part of a multi-country visit to West Africa. Senator Christopher Coons (D-DE) led the congressional delegation, which also included Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Representative Terri Sewell (D-AL), Representative Charlie Dent (R-PA), and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA).
Unlocking capital flows for forest development in Africa
04-Sep-2017 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Climate Investment Funds’ Forest Investment Program (CIF FIP) have released a report on how unlocking capital flows to foster forest sector development in Africa.
Mali : un atelier de formation sur les énergies renouvelables pour sensibiliser les journalistes aux enjeux du secteur
31-Aug-2017 - Au Mali, un atelier d’information et de formation des médias a été organisé dans le cadre du Projet d’appui à la promotion des énergies renouvelables (PAPERM), vendredi 14 juillet 2017, au siège de la Direction nationale de l’énergie, à Bamako.
AfDB wants greater focus on implementation, as African Green Revolution Forum begins in Abidjan
29-Aug-2017 - Ahead of the 2017 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, wants greater attention paid to the implementation of concrete plans for achieving the green revolution in Africa.President's statement on Burkina Faso attacks
15-Aug-2017 - "The terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso are deplorable, shameful and cruel. We stand in support of the Government and the brave people of Burkina Faso as they deal with this horrific event. My heart and prayers go to the families who lost loved ones and those wounded in the attacks". – AfDB President, Akinwumi A. Adesina
High hopes for cocoa farmers in Africa, as AfDB plans big for producing countries
08-Aug-2017 - Cocoa production in Africa is set to take a turn for the better, as the African Development Bank (AfDB) begin plans to support producers of the crop on the continent. Among other planned interventions, the Bank is considering support to Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to reduce the volatility of the international prices of cocoa. Côte d’Ivoire leads the world in the production and export of cocoa. Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are now at the final stages of discussions for AfDB support. A final deal is expected to be announced in the days to come.
President of Malagasy Republic visits AfDB headquarters
24-Jul-2017 - The President of the Republic of Madagascar, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, paid a courtesy call on the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina on Saturday 22 July 2017 at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Head of the Malagasy State, who was in the Ivorian capital city to attend the opening ceremony of the 8th Francophone Games, signed the guest book and expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome accorded him. He related this to the good relationships between Madagascar and the African...
Team AfDB at the “Olympics of Economics”
14-Jul-2017 - It was during a beautiful breathy summer in Santa Fe, Mexico City, that the 18th International Economic Association (IEA) World Congress was held between 19 and 24, June 2017. Seating 2,2oo meters above sea-level, this white-collar business district in the South Western hills of Mexico City harbors modern high-rise office and apartment buildings occupied by multinational corporations such as Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and many others.AfDB Board approves the Form Ghana Reforestation Project and the Southern Tunisian Gas Pipeline Project for spot check advisory review
06-Jul-2017 - On June 7, 2017, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved the Form Ghana Reforestation Project and the Southern Tunisia Gas Pipeline Project to undergo a Bank-triggered compliance review. This review, referred to as spot check advisory review of project compliance (Spot-Check Review), is part of the advisory functions provided by the Bank’s Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for purposes of institutional learning.
Ghana’s Northern Rural Growth Programme is transforming agriculture
04-Jul-2017 - Since 2005, Ghana continues to show steady improvements in economic growth of over 7% per year on average, making it the first African country to meet the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 1 of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. However, as growth has accelerated the disparities between the Northern and Southern broad regions, in terms of economic development, becomes clearer.
AfDB Senior Director concludes accreditation with Nigerian Government
29-Jun-2017 - The Senior Director of the African Development Bank in Nigeria, Ebrima Faal, on Wednesday, June 28 concluded his accreditation with the Nigerian Government in a ceremony presided by the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama.
Côte d’Ivoire, la BAD remet des équipements et outils de terrain pour la gestion intégrée du Bassin versant du Gourou
20-Jun-2017 - Dans le cadre du projet de gestion intégrée du bassin versant du Gourou à Abidjan, financé par la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) à travers un don FAD d’un montant de 23 millions d’UC (environ 18 milliards), le Ministère de la construction du logement de l’assainissement et de l’urbanisme (MCLAU) de Côte d’Ivoire a organisé le jeudi 08 juin 2017, à Abidjan, une cérémonie de remise d’équipements et d’outils de terrain.
AfDB working with partners to accelerate implementation of drought resilience programme
16-Jun-2017 - Ahead of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced that it would work with partners to accelerate the implementation of the Drought Resilience Sustainable Livelihood Support Programme (DRSLP) in the Horn of Africa.Urgent policies required for inclusive tourism growth, intra-Africa trade and visa openness, says Africa Tourism Monitor
15-Jun-2017 - More than ever before, African countries need to craft economic and trade policies that will foster inclusive and green tourism growth, intra-Africa trade, and contribute to visa openness for a borderless and interconnected continent, according to the latest edition of the Africa Tourism Monitor.
Adesina: It's time to reboot and boost US-Africa commerce and investments
15-Jun-2017 - Flagging data showing the steep fall in trade between Africa and the United States of America, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina called for a reboot and boost of the erstwhile robust economic relations that existed between the two sides.
Poll ranks Adesina among 100 most reputable persons on earth
13-Jun-2017 - The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has been rated one of the 100 most reputable personalities in the world on the 2017 Most Reputable People on Earth list released by South Africa-based Reputation Poll. Reputation Poll described the ranking as “a list of individuals across the globe that have amassed high reputation for themselves through their work and achievements.” The list features individuals from diverse sectors, including policy, entertainment, leadership, education and business.
African Development Bank Supports Afe Babalola University Expansion with a US$40 Million loan
13-Jun-2017 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed agreements for a corporate loan to finance the expansion of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. The expansion plan consists of construction of new facilities - including a 400-bed teaching hospital, an industrial research park, a post-graduate school, student hostels, a central library, and a small scale hydro power installation.