African Development Bank Archives

August 2, 2022

The discussions focused on the first version of the country diagnostic note, prepared by the Bank for Côte d’Ivoire, and the completion report of the Bank’s 2018-2022 Country Strategy Paper (CSP) ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, August 1, 2022/APO Group/ — The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the government of Côte d’Ivoire initiated […]

August 1, 2022

The opening day on Tuesday 26 July 2022 drew over 200 representatives from banks and other financial institutions, governments, policymakers, and entrepreneurs in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, July 29, 2022/APO Group/ — The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative kicked off the first AFAWA […]

June 3, 2022

The aim of the engagement exercise was to sensitize industry leaders on how best the Bank can partner with the private sector in the country to increase access to finance and financial intermediation options LILONGWE, Malawi, June 2, 2022/APO Group/ –Members of the African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Financial Sector Development […]

May 18, 2022

While I am deeply honored, humbled and grateful for all the incredible goodwill, kindness, and confidence, my current responsibilities at this time do not allow me to accept to be considered ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, May 17, 2022/APO Group/ — Statement by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org): I […]

March 28, 2022

Report financed by African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, March 25, 2022/APO Group/ — A new guide for, and by, African women entrepreneurs provides first-hand tips on how to kick start and implement a digital transformation roadmap to build business resilience to […]

March 25, 2022

The summit recognizes serving and past women presidents and prime ministers in Africa PRETORIA, South Africa, March 24, 2022/APO Group/ — African Development Bank Group (AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina told women at a conference in Pretoria on Wednesday that they are part of a revolution that is building across […]

March 9, 2022

‘It’s time to support the youth to propel the future’ – Adesina says in keynote speech ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, March 8, 2022/APO Group/ — African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has received the ‘Extraordinary Personality of the Year’ award for 2021, conferred by Lagos-based Silverbird Group, a […]

November 17, 2021

This support follows the Board of Directors approval of a $400 million senior loan project in November 2019 to “Mozambique LNG Area 1 ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 16, 2021/ — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a grant of $1.5 million to Mozambique to boost the development of local content. The […]

October 20, 2021

The event took place over three days to accommodate participants in different time zones, and included a special session on business opportunities in Angola at the request of the Bank’s Angola country office ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 20, 2021/ — The African Development Bank (AfDB.org) held its second virtual business opportunities (BOS) for 2021 from […]

September 15, 2021

Young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 are invited to respond to the call for the expression of interest and submit their business plan through the official submission portal ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, September 15, 2021/ — The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB.org) have launched a call […]

African Development Bank and Côte d’Ivoire start Preliminary Discussions for 2023-2027 Strategy

African Development Bank and African Guarantee Fund Launch Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series in Collaboration with Tanzania Bankers’ Association

Malawi: African Development Bank gives financial sector a boost with new tools to support local corporates, SMEs and domestic trade

Statement by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank

Lionesses Digital Transformation Playbook for Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs offers first-person hacks, tactics and strategies for building businesses back from Covid-19 pandemic

“A revolution is building,” African Development Bank Group President, Akinwumi A. Adesina tells women leaders’ conference

Multimedia group Silverbird names African Development Bank’s Akinwumi Adesina 2021 ‘Extraordinary Personality of the Year’

Mozambique: African Development Bank Ups Financial Contribution for Local Content and Job Creation in Mozambique to $2.5 Million

African Development Bank holds second virtual Business Opportunities Seminar for 2021, with a country special on Angola

Global Center on Adaptation and African Development Bank call for applications for the African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge