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Innovative thinking marks African Development Bank’s Africa jobs manifesto
13-Sep-2019 - Innovative thinking about Africa’s conventional employment issues is what marks the African Development Bank’s new policy research document “Creating Decent Jobs: Strategies, Policies, and Instruments,” participants heard at the report launch, held 12 September 2019. The report elicited strong presentations and a lively debate during the event which took place in the Babacar N’Diaye Auditorium at the Bank’s headquarters, attended by senior management, diplomats, staff, and media representatives.African Development Bank launches US$ 2 billion 1.625% Global Benchmark due 16 September 2022
13-Sep-2019 - The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch, all stable), has launched and priced a US$ 2 billion 3-year Global Benchmark bond due 16 September 2022, its first US$ benchmark of the year.
International Financial Institutions: Corporate Secretaries to meet in Abidjan 11-13 Sept
11-Sep-2019 - The Corporate Secretaries of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) will hold their 20th annual meeting from 11 to 13 September 2019 at the headquarters of the African Development Bank in Abidjan. The Abidjan deliberations will seek to build on the achievements of the group’s meeting in Bali, Indonesia, a year ago. Members will address the effectiveness of the IFIs governing Board, broadening the role of Board committees, supporting board committees, and strengthening relationships between the Board and management.African Development Bank wins prestigious procurement award
09-Sep-2019 - The African Development Bank has been recognised for procurement excellence by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the world’s largest professional body for procurement and supply management professionals, with offices all over the world including Africa.Afrique : La Banque africaine de développement soutient la sylviculture en Afrique orientale et australe avec un investissement de 20 millions de dollars
06-Sep-2019 - Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque Africaine de Développement a approuvé jeudi 5 septembre 2019, à Abidjan, un investissement de 20 millions de dollars américains en faveur du Fonds africain de la sylviculture (FAS II). FAS II est géré par Criterion Africa Partners (CAP) une société d’investissements spécialisée dans le secteur forestier et basée en Afrique du Sud.
African Development Bank, African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership sign $5.4 million agreements to foster fertilizer market in Nigeria and Tanzania
06-Sep-2019 - The African Development Bank and the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) have signed two grant agreements to implement trade credit guarantees worth $5.4 million to support fertilizer value chains in Nigeria and Tanzania, potentially benefitting hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers. The organizations held a signing ceremony at the African Green Revolution Forum in Accra, Ghana on 5 September 2019.
African Green Revolution Forum 2019: African Development Bank, partners relaunch agriculture platform
06-Sep-2019 - First Row: Martin Fregene, Director of Agriculture & Agro-industry, African Development Bank, Hon. Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Minister of Food and Agriculture of Ghana, Hon. Noel Koutera Bataka, Minister of Agriculture, Animal and Fish Production of Togo and the rest of the Forum’s participants.
La Banque accueille 11 nouveaux administrateurs
04-Sep-2019 - Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque africaine de développement accueille en son sein 11 nouveaux membres pour les trois prochaines années. Ces derniers ont été présentés à leurs pairs à l’occasion du programme d’orientation, qui se déroule du 2 au 4 septembre au siège de la Banque, à Abidjan. Trois femmes d’expérience et de différents pays, font leur entrée dans cette instance de la Banque.African Development Bank Group appoints Chinelo Anohu to head Africa Investment Forum
03-Sep-2019 - Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 3 Sept 2019 - The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Chinelo Anohu, a highly accomplished international corporate lawyer, as head and senior director of the Africa Investment Forum.African Development Bank announces senior appointment in Asia
03-Sep-2019 - The president of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has approved the appointment of Mr. Takashi Hanajiri, as head of the Asia external representation office in the Bank’s Tokyo office with effect from 16 August, 2019.Economic recovery plan is on track and showing results, says finance minister of Eswatini’s new “Cabinet of CEOs”
02-Sep-2019 - Ezulwini, Eswatini, 2 September 2019 – The Kingdom of Eswatini has embarked on a recovery plan to fight its way out of an economic slump, the country’s Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg said on Monday. Rijkenberg made the remarks during an official visit by African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina. He said the new government, which took office after elections in November 2018, had adopted a strategic roadmap to guide the economic recovery.
Mozambique: African Development Bank contributes to major power transmission line
30-Aug-2019 - The African Development Bank is to part-finance the construction of a 563 km power transmission line in Mozambique, after signing the agreement on 28 August to start the Temane transmission project, approved by the Board in July. The Bank will contribute $33 million in grants to the project.
TICAD 7: African leaders make a clarion call for increased private sector engagement
30-Aug-2019 - Yokohama, Japan, 30 August 2019 - The African Development Bank delegation’s packed sessions kicked off on Thursday with President Adesina addressing Plenary Session 3 on Public-Private Business Dialogue: Enhance Trade and Investment between Japan and Africa.
Japan and African Development Bank announce $3.5 billion in support of Africa’s private sector development
30-Aug-2019 - Electricity, transport, and health identified as key priorities Yokohama, Japan, 30 August 2019 - Japan and the African Development Bank on Friday announced a joint target of $3.5 billion under the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for Africa initiative (EPSA4), during the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7). Both Japan and the Bank have set a target of $1.75 billion each, from 2020-2022, to enhance the fourth phase of EPSA to spur private-sector-led sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa.
TICAD7: Invest in Africa’s food markets to win the war on hunger and boost nutrition – African Development Bank
30-Aug-2019 - Yokohama, Japan 30 August 2019 – By investing in Africa’s food markets, governments can win the fight against stunting and improve nutrition across the continent. And with support from institutions like the African Development Bank, the results would be a win-win situation for all.African Development Bank President to visit the Kingdom of Eswatini
29-Aug-2019 - Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, August 29 - African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina arrives in the Kingdom of Eswatini on Saturday for an official visit, which will include a trip to one of the major Bank-funded projects in the country. Adesina will meet with Eswatini Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg.
TICAD7: African Development Bank discusses relief for fragile states through innovative private sector financing solutions
29-Aug-2019 - Access to concessional resources and insurance cover for pioneering investments, offer fragile nations the best tools to jump-start their economies, the African Development Bank said.
African Development Bank Group signs $28.8 million grant deal with Somalia for road and water projects
29-Aug-2019 - Mogadishu, Somalia, 29 August 2019 – The African Development Bank Group on 27 August 2019 signed two grants for $28.8 million for road and water supply projects to improve livelihoods in Somalia and boost resilience. The grants, approved by the Bank’s Board on 19 July 2019, confirm sustained efforts, especially by the African Development Fund, to tackle fragility in the Horn of Africa. They comprise $11.99 million for the Kismayo Baidoa urban water project and $16.86 million to partly finance a $66.7 million road.