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UN health agency kicks off meningitis vaccination campaigns in Africa

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The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have launched a roadmap to stop by 2030, bacterial meningitis outbreaks on the continent. In a race against time, African countries are being urged to rapidly implement the plan before the start of the meningitis season in January, which runs until June. “More than 400 million Africans are still at risk of seasonal… Read More
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African Development Bank – Civil Society Forum 2022

Elwin Mandowa,
What:               Civil Society Forum 2022 Who:                Civil Society and Community Engagement Division, African Development Bank When:              6 & 7 October 2022 Where:             Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Hybrid format The Civil Society and Community Engagement Division of the African Development Bank is organizing the 2022 edition of the Civil Society Forum on 6-7 October 2022. The theme of… Read More
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Upgraded Maio Port to transform economy, boost trade in Cabo Verde

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina on Wednesday inaugurated the upgraded Port of Maio in Cabo Verde, which will help reduce sea travel time to the capital Praia, and boost trade. The modernization of the Ports of Maio and Palmeira cost €36 million, with the African Development Bank providing €17.87 million. The Bank’s strategic partner, the European Union,… Read More
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Pollution and climate change upsurge the risk of ‘climate penalty’

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“As the globe warms, wildfires and associated air pollution are expected to increase, even under a low emissions scenario,” said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas. “In addition to human health impacts, this will also affect ecosystems as air pollutants settle from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface”. ‘Foretaste of the future’ The annual WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin warned that the… Read More
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At Africa Climate Week, panelists underline the power of partnerships to deliver Nationally Determined Contributions across the continent

Elwin Mandowa,
Representatives from across the continent gathered to share their experiences of implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at the just-ended Africa Climate Week. They noted that partnerships and effectiveness in measuring, reporting and verifying greenhouse gas emissions would be key to African countries hitting their various targets. Partners of the Africa Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Hub hosted a session entitled Enabling… Read More
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African and other global leaders meeting in Rotterdam say the continent is at a tipping point for climate adaptation action

Elwin Mandowa,
Two months to the 27th global climate summit (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, African and other global leaders have rallied in Rotterdam, to highlight the urgency of climate adaptation funding for the continent. The meetings—co-convened by the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina, CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) Professor Patrick Verkooijen, and African… Read More
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Climate change poses a health challenge in Cameroon

Elwin Mandowa,
Dr. Paul Eloundou understands the challenges posed by climate change only too well. A resident in Yaoundé and the director of one of the largest district hospitals, he is an advocate for addressing climate change to mitigate health risks in Cameroon. Yaoundé’s population has tripled over the past 20 years, resulting in the construction of many informal settlements with no… Read More
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African Development Bank’s Enhanced Private Sector Assistance to Central African Region to strengthen engagement with private sector

Elwin Mandowa,
Following the announcement of an additional $5 billion to the African Development Bank’s Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA) program from the government of Japan, the Bank’s Central Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office is seeking to engage with private sector organizations from the region with economically viable projects for investment. Serge N’Guessan, African Development Bank Director General for the… Read More
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African Development Bank sponsor of African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF)

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank returns as a top-tier partner of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) – Africa’s largest agriculture conference – taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 6-9 September 2022. On Monday, the Bank kicked off its AGRF 2022 activities by co-organizing a pre-forum side event focused on the African Emergency Food Production Facility at the Kigali Convention Center.… Read More
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African Development Bank president to inaugurate Port of Maio during visit to Cabo Verde

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina will inaugurate the upgraded Port of Maio on Wednesday during a three-day visit to Cabo Verde. The President will travel to Cabo Verde at the invitation of Prime Minister, Dr. José Ulisses Correia e Silva. In 2018, the African Development Bank approved a $26 million facility to upgrade the ports of Maio… Read More
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