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African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2023 – The African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation

Elwin Mandowa,
Who:       The Government of Egypt; the Government of Germany; European Investment Bank Global; African Development Bank; African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases When:     22 May 2023, 9:00 to 10:30am GMT+3 Occasion: 58th African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings Where:    Fayrouz Room, Sharm El-Sheikh International Convention Center, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt The African Development Bank will host a… Read More
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IMF approves $3 billion Ghana loan after debt restructuring delays

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The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Wednesday approved a $3 billion, three-year loan program for Ghana. The approval comes after months of delays due to a difficult debt restructuring program. With the approval, the West African nation would now access about $600 million immediately towards tackling its worst economic crisis in decades. But the IMF said in a statement… Read More
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Opinion: The power of entrepreneurship to reduce inequality in Ghana

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In our experience, working with young African leaders and entrepreneurs for over a decade, we have learnt that with the right support and access to resources, young people have the potential to create jobs and income opportunities for themselves and others. We have debunked commonly accepted norms around entrepreneurship and job creation in Africa and modelled a perspective in the… Read More
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African Development Bank-funded enterprise produces affordable, healthier vegetables using urban rooftop hydroponics

Elwin Mandowa,
Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change, and its impacts—flooding, droughts, cyclones, sea-level rise– are already driving shifts in how Africans grow food, live, and earn their livelihoods. Yet, most of the climate funding for the continent goes toward climate mitigation rather than adaptation. This is a problem, partly because adaptation creates well-paying jobs and diversifies economies, strengthening societal resilience.… Read More
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African Development Bank Group 2023 Annual Meetings – Commemorating Africa Day: “ Africa’s Youth: Africa’s Development Answer”

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group 2023 Annual Meetings – Commemorating Africa Day: “ Africa’s Youth: Africa’s Development Answer” | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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African Development Bank approves $11.7 million to facilitate access to fertilizers for African farmers

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on 16 May 2023 approved a $11.7 million budgetary allocation to the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) for its 2023 operations. Tuesday’s approval adds up to $16.4 million extended to the Facility to support its 2023 budget. It includes $4.7 million, which was carried over from the previous year. The Board… Read More
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Four killed in an attack on US convoy in Nigeria

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Gunmen in Nigeria have attacked a US convoy, killing four peoples. The victims include two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers. Three others were kidnapped before their vehicle was set on fire. Reports say the attack took place in south-eastern Anambra state. A rescue and recovery operation is under way. No US citizens were in the convoy… Read More
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African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2023 – (Side Event) Title: ‘IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards: better information to enable…

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2023 – (Side Event) Title: ‘IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards: better information to enable capital markets to support sustainable economic development in the African continent.’ | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
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Climate finance in Africa: African Development Bank spearheading innovative mechanisms and instruments

Elwin Mandowa,
 At its Annual Meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from May 22-26, 2023, the African Development Bank will explore innovative approaches to boost private sector finance for climate action on the continent. Africa contributes the least – less than 3% — to global warming, yet the continent is the most vulnerable to climate risks. To build resilience against climate change, the… Read More
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Zimbabwe commits to implementing key reforms to resolve debt burden, end 21 years of sanctions

Elwin Mandowa,
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reassured development partners and creditors that his government is committed to the implementation of key reforms critical to resolving the country’s nearly $8.3 billion of debts and arrears.  He was speaking during the high-level debt resolution forum held Monday in the capital Harare, that was also addressed by the President of the African Development Bank Dr. Akinwumi… Read More