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Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa extends grant to speed countries’ energy transition ahead of COP26
26-May-2021 - The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has extended a $1 million grant to help accelerate African countries’ transition to flexible green grids and other clean power solutions ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, scheduled to be held later this year.
Zambia: Lusaka’s water point ambassadors turn the tap to protect residents from Covid-19
26-May-2021 - A water point attendant in Zambia’s capital Lusaka has a new role beyond filling up containers for residents at the community tap. John Nyambe spreads the word about the novel coronavirus – its dangers, and what residents can do to protect themselves. The role comes with a new title too – “coronavirus prevention ambassador.” Nyambe, 71, bears the title with pride. His message was especially vital in a city with a history of inadequate sanitation and disease outbreaks.The Independent Review Mechanism releases its 2020 Annual Report
26-May-2021 - The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) of the African Development Bank Group has published its 2020 Annual Report. The report includes the results of the IRM’s complaints handling process, which consists of problem solving and compliance reviews. It also records the progress of its advisory work and the ongoing policy review process – which included the IRM’s first-ever online public consultation. The report also highlights various outreach activities and communication products, including a newly produced video.
The role of media in branding African fashion
25-May-2021 - What: Fashionomics Africa webinar series, Episode 8 Who: The African Development Bank’s Gender, Women and Civil Society Department When: Monday, 31 May 2021, 12:00 to 14:00 GMTThe impact of Covid-19 on the African tourism and transport industries
25-May-2021 - What: Webinar Who: Civil Society and Community Engagement Division of the African Development Bank, the Economic, Social & Cultural Council of the African Union, and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. When:
3-Day Climate Action Workshop for Development Finance Institutions in Africa
25-May-2021 - What: Climate action workshop Who: African Development Bank and the Association of African Development Finance Institutions When: Tuesday 1 June to Thursday 3 June 2021, 10.00 GMT
Launch of Tax Transparency in Africa Report 2021
22-May-2021 - What: Launch of the Tax Transparency in Africa 2021 report Who: The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, the Africa Union Commission and the African Tax Administration Forum When:
African Development Bank Board approves water policy
21-May-2021 - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new policy on water, prioritizing water security and the transformation of water assets to foster sustainable, green and inclusive economic growth in regional member countries.Mauritanie : la Banque africaine de développement impulse une nouvelle dynamique d’investissement, vecteur de relance en temps de crise
21-May-2021 - Le Conseil d'administration de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé un don de près de 3,6 millions d’euros à la Mauritanie pour financer le Projet d'appui à la gouvernance économique et à la gestion des investissements (PA2GI). Cette nouvelle opération a pour principaux objectifs d’améliorer le déploiement de l’investissement public, de promouvoir l’investissement privé et de consolider la gouvernance foncière et fiscale. Elle est destinée à soutenir les efforts de relance économique de la Mauritanie, qui renforce ainsi sa riposte...
Burkina Faso : la Banque africaine de développement soutient un projet agricole au bénéfice de 60 000 personnes dans la plaine de la Léraba, dans l’ouest du pays
20-May-2021 - Située dans la région des Cascades, dans l’ouest du Burkina Faso, la plaine de la Léraba est l’un des sites hydroagricoles les plus prometteurs de ce pays sahélien d’Afrique de l’Ouest. En 1987, l’État y a construit, à proximité des localités de Douna et Niofila, un barrage d’une capacité de 50 millions de mètres cube d’eau, qui a permis d’aménager 410 hectares irrigués par système gravitaire.Uganda: African Development Bank signs $348 million in financing agreements for the rehabilitation and upgrade of two major roads
19-May-2021 - The African Development Bank and the Government of Uganda have signed two financing agreements totaling around $348 million for the improvement of road transport in Uganda. The first is a $276 million financing agreement for the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project; and the second, valued at $71.8 million, is for upgrading the Kabale-Lake Bunyonyi/Kisoro-Mgahinga road. The agreements were signed on 11 May by Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija, and African Development Bank Uganda country manager...
The economics of biodiversity
19-May-2021 - What: Virtual event to present key findings of the report, The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review, and discuss implications for Africa Who:
Intégration : la Banque africaine de développement et plusieurs bailleurs réhabilitent la route Lomé-Cotonou de 107 km
19-May-2021 - Le représentant pays de la Banque africaine de développement au Togo, Paterne Wilfrid Abiola et des représentants de plusieurs bailleurs qui participent au financement de la réhabilitation de la route Lomé-Cotonou, ont visité le 5 mai dernier, les travaux d’aménagement de cette importante infrastructure pour le renforcement de l'intégration régionale.Guinée-Bissau : la Banque africaine de développement accorde six millions d’euros pour l’autonomisation des femmes et des jeunes des filières cajou, fruits et légumes
19-May-2021 - Le Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement a approuvé, le 17 mai à Abidjan, un financement de six millions d’euros à la Guinée-Bissau pour mettre en œuvre le Projet d’appui à l’autonomisation et l’inclusion financières des femmes et des jeunes dans les filières cajou, fruits et légumes (PAIFJ).African Development Bank debars Mactebac Contractors Limited and Mr. Joram Opala Otieno for 36 months for fraudulent practices
19-May-2021 - The African Development Bank Group announces the 36-month debarment of Mactebac Contractors Limited, a company registered in Kenya and Mr. Joram Opala Otieno, the director and shareholder with effect from 15 December 2020. An investigation conducted by the Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption established that Mactebac Contractors Limited and Mr. Joram Opala Otieno engaged in fraudulent practices during a tender for the Construction Works for Malaba Water and Sanitation Project under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and...US, Germany, UK target Africa for increased trade at African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association conference
19-May-2021 - Investor and trade interest in Africa remains strong despite challenges around Covid-19, senior officials from the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom said at the recently concluded annual conference of the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.
Kazungula Bridge Project to expand regional integration and trade across southern Africa
18-May-2021 - On Monday, 10 May 2021, the Kazungula Bridge Project was officially commissioned by the Presidents of Botswana and Zambia, who applauded the Bank for its work on this transformative project.