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Africa and the Caribbean to strengthen cooperation through their regional development banks

Elwin Mandowa,
Economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean took a strong upward turn this week as the regions’ premier financial institutions—the African Development Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank—came together to advance their collaboration with one another. On Tuesday, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina delivered the prestigious 22nd William G. Demas Memorial Lecture at the Caribbean Development Bank’s 52nd… Read More
Africa Investments 

Maroc : la Banque africaine de développement mobilise 91 millions d’euros de financements additionnels pour renforcer l’attractivité du pays et sa…

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement et le ministère marocain de l’Économie et des Finances ont signé, le 13 juin 2022 à Rabat, deux accords de prêts d’un total de 91 millions d’euros, destinés à compléter le financement des projets d’extension et de modernisation de l’aéroport de Rabat-Salé et de construction du port Nador West Med. La cérémonie de signature a… Read More
Development Health Advice 

New UN guide aims to tackle growing problem of elder abuse

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The UN agency and partners are highlighting the issue in the context of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed annually on 15 June, and have issued a publication outlining five key priorities for response.  Elder abuse is a violation of human rights.  It includes physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse, but also financial and material abuse, abandonment, neglect, and serious… Read More
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The United Bank for Africa (UBA) redeems USD500 million 5-year Eurobond

Village Reporter
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) redeems USD500 million 5-year Eurobond Issued in 2017, the five-year bond was offered at a coupon rate of 7.75% LAGOS, Nigeria, June 13, 2022/ — The United Bank for Africa Plc (“UBA” or the “Group”) (www.UBAGroup.com) on Wednesday 8th June, redeemed its $500 million 5-year Eurobond notes, with a maturity date of June 8,… Read More
Africa Investments 

Africa Development Bank draws together experts to highlight South-south experiences in achieving a just transition

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group hosted a workshop to explore securing a just transition in the developing world. The session, which took place during the World Bank’s Innovate4Climate Conference, highlighted the importance of South-South cooperation . Innovate4Climate 2022, organized by the World Bank, took place over three days, from 24-26 May and featured plenaries and workshops. The event provided a… Read More
Development Health Advice 

WHO to determine if Monkeypox should be declared ‘Emergency of International Concern’; rights expert warns of COVID ‘vaccine apartheid’

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The experts will meet on June 23 to assess whether the continuing outbreak represents a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the highest level of global alert, which currently applies only to the COVID-19 pandemic and polio. So far this year, more than 1,600 confirmed cases and almost 1,500 suspected cases of Monkeypox have been reported to WHO, across 39… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank brings together African regulators and utilities on the 2022 Electricity Regulatory Index

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank Group recently held a two-day workshop for electricity sector regulators and utilities on its annual flagship report, the Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa((ERI). The workshop was held from 25th to 26th May 2022 in Nairobi, as a hybrid event. It saw the first in-person meetings on the report since the Covid-19 pandemic and brought together over… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Afghanistan: World Bank provides $150 million lifeline to stem rural hunger 

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Some 19.7 million people – almost half of Afghanistan’s population – are facing acute hunger, meaning that they are unable to feed themselves on a daily basis, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released last month by the UN and aid partners, including FAO and the World Food Programme (WFP). “We are grateful to the… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Pioneering Namibia MP, Indonesia family planning board, win 2022 UN Population Award

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The individual laureate is Member of Parliament Emma Theofelus, who is currently the Deputy Minister of Information in Namibia and the youngest-ever winner of the Award. The institutional laureate from Indonesia, BKKBN, is a non-ministerial Government agency that formulates national policies, implements family planning initiatives and mentors experts in the field of population dynamics.  Empowering women Ms. Theofelus was recognized… Read More
Africa Investments 

La Banque africaine de développement et Madagascar signent des accords de financement pour réduire la pauvreté et améliorer la sécurité alimentaire…

Elwin Mandowa,
Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement et le gouvernement de Madagascar ont signé, mercredi à Antananarivo, des accords de financement pour un montant total de 16,9 millions de dollars américains. Ce financement est destiné à la mise en œuvre de la première phase du Programme de pôle intégré de croissance agricole et agro-industriel au Sud de Madagascar. Les… Read More
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