In comments during the African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings in Kigali, Paulo Gomes, the former World Bank Executive Director who is a now a leading figure in Africa’s private sector, discussed the issues linked to investing in human capital, political leadership, regional...
What is the best way to achieve an appropriate demographic transition, deliver a skilled workforce and create jobsfor young people while securing a technology dividend?
This equation was discussed on the second day of the African Development Bank's Annual Meetings...
Africa has produced some famous entrepreneurs over the years. The most notable among them is Ashish Thakkar, who has become a role model to youth throughout the continent.
At the young age of 32, Thakkar is recognized by Forbes Magazine as Africa’s youngest billionaire, boasting a net worth of...
21-May-2014
Politicians and civil society play a major role in providing services, says a high-level seminar
The Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) opened in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday, May 19, 2014 with a series of sessions on the programme bringing together many African personalities from politics, civil society and the private sector.
A session entitled "Delivering...
2013 marked the first year of implementation of the Bank's Ten-Year Strategy for the period 2013-2022, approved in April by the Board of Directors, with the dual aims of economic inclusion and transition to green growth. Selectivity and the quest for results continue to serve as guides. In...
21-May-2014
The AfDB seeking greater operational efficiency
The African Development Bank constantly seeks operational efficiency and that is why, shortly after approval in April 2013 of the Ten-Year Strategy and its associated organisational arrangements, a new post of Chief Group Risk Manager, an African Natural Resources Centre, new departments...
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has declared its intention to work with the African Union (AU) on the implementation of the African Solidarity Initiative (ASI). The formal declaration of support was made by Sibry Tapsoba, Head of the Fragile States Department at AfDB.
This statement was...
The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, has said that for Africa to reduce the perception of risk in infrastructure investment, much focus is needed to get things done and move to another level of development.
He was speaking on Tuesday, May 20 during a high level panel...