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AfDB scouts for viable energy models for power-starved Africa
01-Apr-2016 - A major preoccupation of the just-concluded visit to Asia by an African Development Bank team led by its President, Akinwumi Adesina, was the search for an efficient energy system that can be easily adapted in some of the most energy-starved African countries.
AfDB President rounds up Asian tour in Beijing with firm commitments for support
29-Mar-2016 - The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, departed Beijing on Tuesday night at the end of a three-nation Asian tour, which took him and his delegation to Japan (March 24-26), Korea (March 26-28) and China (March 28-29). These visits have focused on consultation with influential public and private entities in these three important non-regional members of the Bank Group on the Bank’s mission and future development programmes.
AfDB tasks African ambassadors on economic diplomacy
27-Mar-2016 - The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has urged African diplomats accredited to the Republic of South Korea to serve as ambassadors of the African Development Bank Group, promote the work of the Bank and garner support for the Bank’s activities in their respective capitals. Africa, he said, can learn very useful lessons from the Republic of Korea which transformed itself from an aid-dependent nation to a donor country in just over three decades.
Atelier de travail de la BAD : comment doper la compétitivité en Afrique de l’Ouest francophone ?
25-Mar-2016 - La Banque africaine de développement (BAD) a organisé, le 23 mars 2016 à Abidjan, en Côte d'Ivoire, un atelier sur la compétitivité en Afrique de l'Ouest francophone. Cet atelier s'est appuyé sur les conclusions du Rapport 2015 sur la compétitivité en Afrique, qui s'intitule " Transformer les économies d'Afrique. ".AfDB and Cote d’Ivoire government discuss role of water in job creation
24-Mar-2016 - The African Development Bank together with the government of Cote d’Ivoire this week held discussion on the country’s water sector. The event took place during the World Water Day on March 22, 2016 in Abidjan. It was led by Louis-Andre Dacoury-Tabley, the Minister of Water and Forests, and Anne Ouloto, the Minister for Urban Safety and Sanitation. Also present was Jean-Michel Ossete, Coordinator of the African Water Facility (AWF), an initiative hosted and managed by the African Development Bank, among others.
AfDB President woos Japanese private businesses to Africa
24-Mar-2016 - The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, on Thursday, March 24, 2016 began a two-day visit in Tokyo, where he applauded the government’s support to the Bank and underscored the need for more investments by Japanese private sector entities in Africa.
AFRICA CEO FORUM AWARDS : les lauréats dévoilés
23-Mar-2016 - Lundi 21 mars 2016, les « Africa CEO Forum Awards » ont été dévoilés au cours d’un dîner de gala, qui s’est tenu au Sofitel hôtel Ivoire d’Abidjan en Côte d’Ivoire. Ont ainsi été couronnés les dirigeants et les entreprises qui ont marqué l’année en Afrique. Six prix « Awards » ont été remis aux entreprises et fonds d’investissements, africains et internationaux, et aux « CEO » (PDG, ndlr), dont la stratégie montre la détermination à prendre part à la dynamique de croissance du continent africain.
Mr. David Ssegawa appointed as Director, Corporate Human Resources of the African Development Bank Group
22-Mar-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ssegawa, as the Director of the Corporate Human Resources Department, effective May 1, 2016. A Ugandan citizen, David Ssegawa is a seasoned human resources expert and thought leader on organizational transformations, with more than 20 years of experience in the private sector, including commercial banking.AfDB President Adesina leads Bank mission to Japan, Korea and China
22-Mar-2016 - The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, will lead a top-level Bank team on a working visit to Japan, Korea and China from March 24-29.
Dr. Alberic Kacou appointed as Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Services of the African Development Bank Group
22-Mar-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alberic Kacou, as the Vice-President Human Resources and Corporate Services, effective 15 May, 2016. Dr. Kacou, a citizen of Côte d’Ivoire, is a seasoned administrator with over 25 years of international experience within the United Nations System, where he has distinguished himself as a well-respected leader and manager of people, processes, systems and resources.
The Bank Group and the Government of Japan agree to work together for co-development by promoting private investments on the continent
22-Mar-2016 - A 40-member delegation of Japanese investors paid a courtesy call on the African Development Bank Group in Abidjan on Monday, March 21, 2016, and met with AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina. The meeting focused on further strengthening AfDB-Japan cooperation in the public sector as well as promotion of Japanese business and private investments in Africa.
World Water Day 2016: When you have water, everything else falls into place
22-Mar-2016 - March 22, 2016 is World Water Day. The African Development Bank is committed to investing in sustainable infrastructure to ensure access to water and sanitation for all, including the most underprivileged. The World Bank states that Sub-Saharan Africa is still struggling with poor access to water, where 40% of the 783 million people lack clean drinking water.
Women in Business Initiative launched at Africa CEO Forum
22-Mar-2016 - The Women in Business Initiative was launched on March 21, 2016 during the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan. Under the patronage of Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, this first meeting of women CEOs, private sector leaders and prominent business women in Africa, was attended by over 100 business women including African Development Bank’s Special Envoy on Gender, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.
Dr. Frannie Leautier appointed as Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group
22-Mar-2016 - The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frannie Leautier as the Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group effective on 9th May, 2016. A citizen of Tanzania, Dr. Frannie Leautier is currently Chairperson and Co-Founding Partner of Mkopa Private Equity Fund, which is focused on private equity investments in small and medium size enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa.
President Adesina discusses resilience of African economies at Africa CEO Forum
22-Mar-2016 - After a decade of accelerated growth, Africa is now showing signs of slowed economic growth. In this context, how should African companies and countries proceed? This question dominated the first Economy Panel of the Africa CEO Forum 2016, “Between Ambition and Resilience – Making the most of volatile times.” According to McKinsey & Company, a US-based consultancy firm, economists need to look beyond average economic indicators to get an accurate understanding of Africa’s economic performance. However, a few trends are worth noting:AfDB celebrates World Water Day - Water and Employment: What future?
21-Mar-2016 - The African Development (AfDB) attaches considerable importance to the water and employment sectors – which are also parts of its five operational priorities, the High Fives – and is supporting the Ivorian Government in celebrating the 2016 edition of the World Water Day, on March 22, 2016. The theme this year is “Water and Jobs”. Industry experts, scientists, development partners and representatives of the civil society will discuss how water can contribute to create jobs and wealth.
Africa is open for business: The African Development Bank calls on African private sector
21-Mar-2016 - Africa’s private sector will continue to lead the continent towards economic transformation, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said Monday at the launch of the fourth Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan.Africa – the next clean energy powerhouse?
21-Mar-2016 - Can Africa be the next clean energy powerhouse? That was the question posed by the second plenary panel at the Africa CEO Forum - and panelists reached the conclusion that the answer was yes, if the right policies and the requisite political will are in place. As Siyanga Malumo, CEO of the Copperbelt Energy Corporation, said, "The money is there: so we need the policy, the enabling environment, and the right tariff structure."Abidjan opens its doors to the Africa CEO Forum, global meeting place for the African private sector and decision-makers
18-Mar-2016 - The fourth Africa CEO Forum – meeting place for entrepreneurs, decision-makers and financiers from the African private sector – takes place on 21-22 March 2016 in the Palais des congrès of the Sofitel hotel in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.