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Ghana: Savings and loans scheme economically empowers rural women

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In her early thirties, Zainab Amadu for the past two years has been running a beads making business in Kenyase, Ghana’s Ahafo region. She also operates a mobile money transfer business, multiplying her source of livelihood. Initially though Zainab struggled to put herself to work due to lack of access to capital. The banks won’t give her loan since she… Read More
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Mali delays anticipated referendum towards democracy

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Mali‘s interim government has postponed the country’s much anticipated constitutional referendum. This is a key step in the country’s path towards elections meant to restore democracy after a military takeover in 2020. “The transitional government informs national and international opinion that the date of the referendum scheduled for March 19, 2023 … will be slightly postponed,” it said in a… Read More
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It's Time to Scale Up African Solutions for the Continent's Food and Climate Crises | Opinion

Elwin Mandowa,
by William Ruto, Akinwumi Adesina, and Patrick Verkooijen President of Kenya; President of the African Development Bank; CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation Link to the original story When it comes to climate change, there is no greater challenge than making sure Africa can feed itself. Right now, the Horn of Africa is suffering its worst drought in four… Read More
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Benin: African Development Bank, government and stakeholders explore strategies to boost the textile sector

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group’s country office in Benin held a workshop on the challenges facing the country’s textile industry and how to build the capacity of stakeholders to develop value chains. The workshop drew fabric producers, dyers, stylists, designers, embroiderers, seamstresses, consumers, support function professionals, and value chain professionals, representatives of textile associations and government representatives.   The aim was… Read More
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African Development Bank launches USD 2 billion 4.375% Global Benchmark due March 14, 2028

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a USD 2 billion 5-year Global Benchmark bond due March 14, 2028, its first of the year. The bond was issued on 7 March. With this issue, the African Development Bank continues to carry out its funding strategy of issuing large liquid benchmark transactions and… Read More
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African Development Bank debars Ogon-Asu Company Limited and Mr. William Tuku Ogon for 15 months for fraudulent and obstructive practices

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank debars Ogon-Asu Company Limited and Mr. William Tuku Ogon for 15 months for fraudulent and obstructive practices | 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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Scaling Up Youth-led Adaptation Technology Solutions – 3rd Gobeshona Global Conference

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Session on Scaling Up Youth-led Adaptation Technology Solutions during the 3rd Gobeshona Global Conference Who: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation When: 15 March 2023 |10:00 – 11:30 GMT Where: Virtual (Click here to join the session) The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) will host a discussion on scaling  up youth-led approaches… Read More
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The African Development Bank issues inaugural Green Bond in Norwegian krona market

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has issued a 1 billion Norwegian krona (NOK) 5-year Green Bond due March 2028. The bond was issued on Thursday 2 March and marks the Bank’s first green bond issuance in the Norwegian krona market. This follows successful green bond issuances in US dollars (USD), Swedish krona (SEK), Australian… Read More
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African Development Bank, Coalition for Dialogue on Africa, launch $5.9 million project to stem illicit financial flows from Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank, Coalition for Dialogue on Africa, launch $5.9 million project to stem illicit financial flows from Africa | 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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Nigeria: Several passengers feared dead in train crash

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Several passengers are feared dead as a train collided with a fully loaded high capacity bus. The vehicle belongs to Lagos State Government Staff in the PwD/Shogunle area of Ikeja, in Lagos State. Reports say the bus was headed inward Ikeja through PwD from Oshodi bus terminal when the collision occurred, as it tried to negotiate the route while passing… Read More
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