In 2011, the North Africa region became the global epicenter of social upheaval and political change. The region, with Tunisia in the forefront, became a source of admiration and inspiration for people from all walks of life around the globe—from youth rallies in Spain and China to Occupy Wall...
Event: High Level Round Table on “Looking at the way forward in implementing the expected outcomes of the Conference”
Twenty years ago, a bold vision was spelt out and a clear road map agreed upon. Today, 20 years after, at a time of global economic stress, that agenda is now even more urgent...
A new report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) analyses the causes of the various political events in 2011 in various North African countries, or the Arab Spring. It goes on to suggest various policy options to policy makers in the countries under transition.
The report, entitled ‘...
12-Jun-2012
Over 100 Entries Compete for AfDB eHealth Award
On 19 May, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced the launch of its eHealth award, which recognizes the best Authentic African ICT solutions in health. Since then, with the registration for the award now closed, 116 African health professionals, academics, NGOs and innovators have...
Dr. Agnes Soucat, AfDB Director for Human Development, Dr. Luis Gomes Sambo, WHO Regional Director for Africa and Dr. Feng Zhao, AFDB Health Division Manager participated in 2 workshops organized by NORAD. The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation – on the Economic Benefits of Investing...
A Forum for Civil Society organized during the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings in Arusha ended on Friday with the endorsement of three key areas of collaboration identified during their discussions.
Firstly, there is a significant mutual interest in working on...
Event: 2012 AfDB Annual Meetings Opening Session
When we met in Lisbon in June last year, our minds were very much focused on the implications of the historic events known as the “Arab Spring”. We deliberated extensively, on the implications of these events for Africa as a whole and what that...
Accelerated regional integration can generate greater benefits including job creation given the high unemployment levels and the youthful demographic profile of the East African region, experts have said.
During a seminar on regional integration organized by the African Economic Research...
The African Development Bank will be hosting a Forum for Civil Society engagement in conjunction with its 2012 Annual Meetings in Arusha, Tanzania. About 60 civil society organizations (CSOs) from across the continent are expected to participate in the event that will take place May...