25-Oct-2013
Ten West Africa clean energy projects celebrated in Accra by Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
Ten clean energy projects representing a total aggregate investment of over USD 80 million in bio-fuels, solar, biomass and hydro-power initiatives developed by West African entrepreneurs and companies were presented to investors in Accra at the West Africa Forum for Clean Energy Financing (WAFCEF...
25-Oct-2013
AfDB underscores crucial role of African knowledge on climate adaptation at “Africa Climate Conference 2013”
“Advancing African Climate Science Research and Knowledge to Inform Adaptation Decision-Making in Africa”, was the theme of the Africa Climate Conference (ACC 2013) held in Arusha, Tanzania from 15-18 October. The event that was co-sponsored by the African Development Bank (AfDB) sought to...
The African Development Bank (AfDB), as a key implementing agency for the $7.6 billion Climate Investment Funds (CIF), has launched a new Growing Green series to expand stakeholder and public knowledge about its CIF partnership in Africa.
The series includes:
A print and online brochure...
Members of the African Development Bank (AfDB)'s High Level Panel on Fragile States, Greg Mills and Rakiya Omaar, undertook from 23rd to 24th October 2013, a mission to Burundi to consult with government officials, development partners and relevant civil society and private sector actors....
21-Oct-2013
RDC - Appui au développement du site d’INGA et de l’accès a l’électricité (PASEL) - Résumé PGES
Le projet a pour but final de contribuer au développement optimal du site d’Inga et à l’amélioration de l’accès à l’électricité notamment en RDC et dans les pays de l’Afrique centrale et australe. De manière spécifique, ce projet permet de finaliser la préparation du projet Inga 3 qui constitue la...
The very rapid development of shale gas production in the United States during the past few years, made possible by technological advances, has raised the possibility that shale gas deposits in other countries exist and may be commercially viable. This has far reaching implications for energy...
17-Oct-2013
AfDB reports significant opportunities of shale gas production in Africa in a new publication
Several African countries have potentially viable shale gas deposits, which, if developed, could lead to lower gas prices, increased consumption of natural gas, reduced greenhouse gas emissions from power generation and substantial economic benefits to producer countries, finds a report launched...
The Cameroon-Chad interconnection line is recognized within the power exchange scheme of the member-states of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) as part of the key power exchange infrastructure envisaged for this area. In terms of interconnection per se, the current Cameroon-...
On Thursday, 10th October 2013, the African Development Bank (AfDB), rated Aaa/AAA/AAA, launched its inaugural Green Bond transaction.
As the momentum in Africa builds toward development embedded with climate action, the AfDB Green Bond program is providing countries with financing for programs...