The Union of the Comoros paid tribute to the long-lasting support provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB) during a ceremony held in the capital of Moroni on February 2. Donald Kaberuka, President of the AfDB, was awarded the country's highest distinction, the medal of "Commander of the...
The project entails the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a 300 MW coal-fired power plant, comprising two-150 MW units as well as the revamping of the Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) coal mine. The project will use the self-burning low grade coal at the MCL mine that has been and...
In order to achieve Africa’s socioeconomic transformation, the continent’s leaders have to embrace new thinking, and break with the past, according to Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank. Kaberuka urged leaders to follow in the footsteps of Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister,...
Visiting the Comoros, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka reaffirms the Bank’s support for the Comoran Government's reforms. The Bank is also providing significant support for the energy sector. At the age of 65, Koikowa Sania runs a shop in Istandra, not far from the Comoran capital of Moroni. It...
The conclusion of the World Economic Forum raises concerns – particularly for Africa – as to how important issues discussed at the meeting will be addressed. Sustainable energy for example emerged as a priority matter. “Every single African country is experiencing energy shortages and power...
The African Development Bank Group, on Friday, January 30, 2015 in Abidjan, received Hiroshi Kato, Japan International Cooperation Agency Vice-President, on a courtesy visit to the institution. Vice-President Kato and his delegation – which included JICA’s Representative in Côte d’Ivoire, Yonezaki...
29-Jan-2015
Sustainable Energy for All Africa Hub gathers partners in Abidjan to advance initiative across the continent
The African Development Bank (AfDB), as host of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Africa Hub, organized on January 26 and 27 a workshop in Abidjan with representatives of African countries and partner institutions. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Global Facilitation...
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved at the end of 2014 a USD 777,000 preparation grant for JCM Greenquest Solar Corporation to support the development of a 72 MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plant as the first renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Cameroon. The...
THIS YEAR will be important for energy and climate change in Africa, and for the African Development Bank. At the 20th UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP20), which concluded on 14 December 2014, many new climate finance pledges were confirmed – US$ 50 million more for the...