Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa Enters into Force

Tunis 25 November, 2005 –  The President of the African Development Bank, Mr. Donald Kaberuka today in Tunis appealed for concerted action to put an end to the violence perpetrated against women and girls.

Three major events involving the Bank’s portfolio in Mali were organized under the patronage of Malian President, Amadou Toumani Touré, as part of end-of-year activities.

Tunis, 4 April 2007 – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank today in Tunis approved an equity investment of US$ 15 million in the limited term private equity fund Atlantic Coast Regional Fund (ACRF).

ACRF will be a limited term Private Equity Fund making investments in matured, profitable, growth and expansion-oriented companies with export income streams, preferably with regional scope.

Tunis, 24 November 2005 – African Finance Ministers concluded a two-day Consultative Meeting in Tunis on Wednesday, with proposals to help African countries tackle key challenges and adapt to the changing global environment.

The meeting made recommendations on debt cancellation, integrated infrastructure development, the effect of rising oil price increases in Africa and the World Trade Organisation Doha Round trade talks in Hong Kong in December.