Phase II of the Abidjan Sanitation Program has received a significant boost following the mobilization by donors of over US $350 million out of the required US $400 million needed to fund the program successfully. This program, which was presented to donors at a roundtable discussion in Abidjan on...
25-Oct-2016
Africa can benefit from Korea’s agricultural transformation experience, conference hears
Transforming Africa’s agriculture was the focus of the second day of the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference (KOAFEC) in Seoul.
Addressing Ministers of Finance from African countries, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina highlighted the importance of investing in rural...
The Association for the Development of Education in Africa’s Working Group on Education Management and Policy Support (ADEA WGEMPS) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) are searching for ideas and scalable innovative programmes and projects that can successfully enhance girls’...
The 5thKorea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference opened its doors in a colourful ceremony in Seoul, the Korean capital, on October 24, 2016. The event, under the theme “Transforming Africa’s Agriculture through Industrialization and Inclusive Finance” is being attended by...
24-Oct-2016
AfDB Group to co-host the 5th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference in Seoul
An African Development Bank (AfDB) Group delegation led by President, Akinwumi Adesina, will attend the 5th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference in Seoul, South Korea from October 24-27, 2016. The Bank is co-hosting the conference whose theme is: “Transforming Africa’s Agriculture...
21-Oct-2016
AfDB invests US $20 million in Rx Healthcare Fund for quality healthcare delivery in Africa
The Board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US $20-million equity investment in Rx Healthcare Fund (RxHF) to help improve healthcare delivery across the continent.
RxHF aims to address growing demands for adequate high-quality healthcare services in several countries of North...
20-Oct-2016
La BAD accorde une ligne de crédit de 60 millions d’Euros pour financer le commerce en Tunisie
Le Conseil d'administration de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) a approuvé, le 19 Octobre 2016 à Abidjan, une ligne de crédit de 60 millions d’Euros en faveur de la Banque de l’Habitat (BH) de Tunisie. Cette facilité aidera la BH à renforcer ses activités de financement du commerce...
20-Oct-2016
La BAD octroie 28,5 milliards FCFA au Sénégal pour appuyer les réformes en matière de développement local
Le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), Akinwumi Adesina et le ministre sénégalais de l’Economie, des Finances et du Plan, Amadou Ba , ont signé le 19 octobre à Abidjan, un accord de prêt d’un montant de 28,5 milliards FCFA destiné à appuyer la première...
In support of the ‘New Urban Agenda’ adopted this week during the UN-sponsored global Habitat III conference, eight Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are putting the Agenda’s words into action by issuing a “Joint Statement” expressing their commitment to promote...