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New Methodology on Cross-Border Electricity Transmission Approved by UN Climate Change Board
18-Sep-2012 - In its 69th meeting held in Bangkok, September 9-13, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Executive Board of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) approved a new methodology – the AM0108 “Interconnection between electricity systems for energy exchange.” The methodology is applicable in accounting for certified emission reductions (CER) due to the construction of new transmission lines connecting electricity grids with different carbon intensities.
African Economic Outlook Launched in Addis Ababa: Creating Jobs for Africa’s Expanding Youth Population
18-Sep-2012 - The 2012 edition of the African Economic Outlook (AEO) prepared on the special theme “Promoting Youth Employment” was launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on September 13 in the presence of members of the diplomatic community, government officials, and representatives of international organizations, the private sector and civil society.AfDB Discusses Elephant Poaching at World Conservation Congress in South Korea
18-Sep-2012 - Natural resources and environmental representatives from the African Development Bank attended the 2012 World Conservation Congress, the largest and most important conservation event, from September 6 to 15 in Jeju, South Korea, to discuss conservation issues, including the problem of elephant poaching on the African continent.Studying the Crisis in Human Resources for Health from the Health Labour Market Perspective
18-Sep-2012 - The African Development Bank, the Global Health Workforce Alliance and the World Bank have embarked on a synthesis study of a new way of looking at the Human Resources in Health (HRH) crisis in Africa: the health labour market.
Le président de la BAD à Conakry : mettre l’accent sur la valeur des potentialités du pays
17-Sep-2012 - Dans le cadre d’une tournée en Afrique de l’Ouest, le président de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), Donald Kaberuka est arrivé à Conakry, le samedi 15 septembre 2012. L’objectif de sa visite est le renforcement du dialogue entre son institution et la Guinée. Cette visite sera aussi une opportunité pour la délégation de la BAD d’évaluer les progrès économiques accomplis par le pays, ainsi que ses besoins prioritaires en matière de développement économique et social.La BAD appuie la promotion du secteur privé au Sénégal à hauteur de 4,5 milliards de FCFA
14-Sep-2012 - Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) a octroyé, le 10 septembre 2012 à Tunis, au Sénégal, un prêt de 4,4 millions d’unités de comptes, soit environ 4,5 milliards de Francs CFA, en financement du Projet d’appui à la promotion du secteur privé dans le pays (PAPSP). Ce montant qui sera prélevé sur les ressources du guichet du Fonds africain de développement, et contribuera au développement du secteur privé sénégalais, et en particulier à l’épanouissement des PME-PMI.Joint Evaluation of Public Finance Management Reforms: Importance of Policies, Design and Coordination
13-Sep-2012 - Public finance management (PFM) reforms deliver results:The AfDB President in Guinea: Supporting the reform process
13-Sep-2012 - M. Donald Kaberuka, président du Groupe de Banque africaine de développement (BAD) se rendra en Guinée du 15 au 18 septembre 2012, à l’invitation du président de la république, M. Alpha Condé. Cette visite s’inscrit dans le cadre du renforcement du dialogue et de la coopération entre la Guinée et la BAD. Elle sera, pour le président de la BAD et la délégation qui l’accompagne, une opportunité de prendre la mesure des progrès réalisés par la Guinée depuis les élections de 2010 qui ont marqué le retour à l’ordre constitutionnel.Lancement du Sommet de l’innovation en Afrique
13-Sep-2012 - L’ancien président de la république du Cap-Vert, Pedro Pires a présidé en présence de Mme Cristina Duarte, ministre capverdienne de l’économie et des finances, M. Donald Kaberuka, président du groupe de la BAD et de M. Jose Brito, président du Sommet, au lancement à Praia du lancement public du Sommet de l’Innovation en Afrique. Dans son discours inaugural, le président Pires a dit que « le développement durable nécessite le renforcement des capacités et la promotion de l’innovation qui, a-t-il indiqué renvoie au futur. »“The AfDB will Continue to Provide Senegal with its Financial and Technical Support for Inclusive Growth” Says Donald Kaberuka
12-Sep-2012 - In concluding his three-day official visit to Senegal at the invitation of President Macky Sall, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka said, “I have benefitted from the analysis of President Macky Sall regarding AfDB-Senegal cooperation and topics related to regional integration and international cooperation.” The visit took place from September 8-11.African Legal Support Facility Hosts African International Commercial Law Round Table
12-Sep-2012 - The African Legal Support Facility is organizing a two-day round table on the theme of “Africa Capacity Building for International Commercial Law” on 13 and 14 September. The venue will be the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Gammarth, in Greater Tunis, Tunisia. The main purpose of the seminar is to bring together institutions that build capacity for African lawyers in international commercial law. It will focus on practical ways by which institutions can work together to develop legal capacity.
Djibouti - AfDB Opens Dialogue on its First Human Capital Development Strategy
11-Sep-2012 - A multi-stakeholder consultation on the African Development Bank’s first Human Capital Development Strategyconcluded yesterday with over 80 participants from the 7 IGAD member states – Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda.AfDB and ADF Deputies Meet for ADF-12 Mid-Term Review in Cape Verde
09-Sep-2012 - The capital city of Cape Verde, Praia is, from 12 to 14 September 2012 hosting the African Development Fund Deputies meeting, under the ADF-12 mid-term review. The meeting will assess the volume of activities undertaken by the African Development Bank (AfDB). It will also be an opportunity for the institution to show to Deputies, achievements during the year.
AfDB President Donald Kaberuka to Visit Senegal
08-Sep-2012 - The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, will travel to Senegal from September 9-11 for an official visit. During his stay, he will meet with the President of the Republic, Macky Sall, and government officials to discuss cooperation between the West African country and the African Development Bank Group.AfDB and Mauritius Discuss Opportunities to Advance Development Cooperation
04-Sep-2012 - “The Mauritius Experience – Deepening cooperation with the African Development Bank and Regional Member Countries (RMCs) and the challenges it poses” was the subject of a brainstorming session organized by the Bank’s Operations Vice-presidency (ORVP) on Monday. Discussions on the theme included helping to enrich the Bank’s knowledge base and the need to strengthen and sustain gainful cooperation with RMCs in general and with Mauritius in particular.AfDB Heralds Mozambique’s Road Map to Green Economy
04-Sep-2012 - The President of the Republic of Mozambique, H.E. Armando Emilio Guebuza, officially launched the country’s Green Economy Roadmap on June 21 during a high level side event at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Event participants included Dr. Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr.AfDB Regional Director Visits Menengai Geothermal Project
04-Sep-2012 - Mr. Gabriel Negatu, AfDB’s Regional Director in charge of the East African Regional Centre (EARC), paid an official visit to the Bank-funded Menengai geothermal site in Kenya’s Rift Valley last Friday. The 400 MW project will cost approximately US $488 million, with the AfDB providing US $120 million, and is expected to increase the country’s installed capacity by almost 30 per cent.