Dr Adesina addressed participants during the session on ‘Harnessing Africa’s renewable energy potential’ on September 4th. African Development Bank Group Read More

 President William Ruto, pictured here with youth delegates in Nairobi, urged young Africans to focus on bringing solutions to climate change. African Development Bank Group Read More

 Boost Africa will stimulate youth entrepreneurship and innovation across the continent, with a specific emphasis on empowering entrepreneurs and start-ups. African Development Bank Group Read More

 Matthew Antwi, lorry driver and coconut haulier, is wasting less time and feeling calmer thanks to the renovated road and its new lighting. African Development Bank Group Read More

 Natalie Silantoi Anyango shaking hands with Akinwumi Adesina at the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2023. Children must be given a front seat in climate solution discussions, Natalie says.   African Development Bank Group Read More

 Adesina at the Africa Youth Climate Assembly: “The biggest risk on the continent is not investing in the youth. The youth need investment, not empowerment.” African Development Bank Group Read More

 African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina paid a two-day official visit to Eritrea last week and toured the Misilam Dam and Adi Halo Water Project with President Isaias Afwerki   African Development Bank Group Read More

What:      Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Who:       African Development Bank When:     5 September 2023; 07:00 to 09:00 CAT Where:   Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, Ruaha Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania African Development Bank Group Read More

 African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina (left) met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Asmara to strengthen their partnership to support the country’s growth.   African Development Bank Group Read More

What:      Launch of the IEA-AfDB Joint Report on Financing Clean Energy in Africa Who:       International Energy Agency and African Development Bank Where:    Room SE5, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. When:     8:00 – 9:00 am East Africa Time, 6 September 2023   African Development Bank Group Read More