The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank have completed a seminar on improving the hydrological and meteorological systems in Africa. These are systems for capturing weather and climate data and disseminating information to users for decision support development planning. Coming under...
21-Nov-2014
Low-Income African Countries Get Go-Ahead for Green Energy, Climate Resilience and Forest Management
At the semi-annual Climate Investment Funds (CIF) governing body meetings in Washington, DC this week, countries unanimously signaled their commitment to the CIF mandate going forward, and opened the door for African low-income countries to move forward with new plans for green energy services...
The African Development Bank’s NEPAD Regional Integration and Trade Department (ONRI), has published the Energy Sector Capacity Building Diagnostic and Needs Assessment Study.
This report focuses on addressing the “soft infrastructure” challenges that hamper the efficient operation and financial...
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of US $133 million to the Republic of Kenya to increase electricity access for low-income populations, especially those in rural areas. Specifically, the funds will finance the Last Mile Connectivity Project...
La Banque africaine de développement (BAD) et le gouvernement comorien ont signé, le 14 novembre 2014 à Abidjan, deux accords de don totalisant près de 6,5 millions de dollars EU. Objectif : dynamiser le secteur de l’énergie sur l’archipel.
Le premier don, de 6 millions de dollars EU,...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released the mid-term review of its operations in Morocco for the years 2012 to 2016, which defines the nature and focus of its actions for the next three years. This publication also provides an update on the performance and results of current AfDB...
11-Nov-2014
Kaberuka presents 2014 AfDB Presidential Awards for Excellence to projects in Kenya, DRC and Morocco
The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, recognized three Bank-financed projects for their excellence during the inaugural Presidential Awards ceremony which took place on Tuesday, November 11 at the African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The...
"These trophies, which reflect our culture of excellence, are for those who have gone beyond the call of duty and have done excellent work in exceptional conditions", African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka said during the inaugural AfDB Presidential Awards for Excellence which took...
US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew recently paid a visit to the Sokoine electricity supply sub-station in the Ilala District of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The expansion of the substation and the construction of at least one of its control rooms are among the many activities scheduled under the African...