Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group 2022 Annual Meetings: Climate resilience and just energy transition take center stage

The African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings in May will focus on the impact of climate change on Africa and the need for a just energy transition  on the continent, the Bank Group’s Secretary General said on Wednesday. Professor Vincent Nmehielle spoke during a virtual press conference convened to brief journalists about the agenda of the five-day meetings, to be… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Mining Indaba 2022 – The African Development Bank to host 2 sides events

Who:    African Development Bank and African Legal Support Facility What:   African Mining Indaba 2022 Where:  Cape Town International Convention Center, South Africa (in-person) When:   9th – 12th May 2022 The African Development Bank will participate at the 2022 African Mining Indaba, in collaboration with the African Legal Support Facility. The theme of this year’s conference is The Evolution of African… Read More
Development Health Advice 

WHO recommends COVID-19 drug and urges transparency around pricing

WHO announced on Friday in Geneva that it has strongly recommended use of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, sold under the name Paxlovid, for mild and moderate COVID-19 patients at the highest risk of hospital admission.  The oral antiretroviral drug was developed by Pfizer and is “the best therapeutic choice for high-risk patients to date,” the UN agency said.  “However, availability, lack… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank holds spring edition of its virtual business opportunities seminar

The African Development Bank held its 2022 virtual business opportunities seminar Spring edition from 12-13 April to provide an overview of its policies, operations, procurement rules and country activities. The business opportunities seminar (BOS) offers companies, civil contractors, manufacturers, consultants, and suppliers from the Bank Group’s regional and non-regional members a one-stop-shop of information on how to provide goods and… Read More
Africa Investments 

Cote d’Ivoire: African Development Bank-supported digital platform will support women farmers to gain access to markets

Women farmers in Cote d’Ivoire will more easily find markets for their crops, thanks to a digital platform recently launched by UN Women. Blaatto, part of the UN agency’s Buy From Women initiative, is targeting women smallholder farmers and members of women-led agricultural cooperatives in the country’s central region where access to markets is relatively poor. The word ‘blaatto’ means… Read More
Africa Investments 

En Tunisie, le tout numérique ouvre un nouveau champ des possibles pour le renouveau du service public

Dans la grande salle d’attente de la Caisse nationale de la sécurité sociale (CNSS), au centre de Tunis, le silence règne. Les sièges en plastique vert, sont à moitié occupés, tout comme les guichetiers qui attendent patiemment la venue du prochain assuré. La CNSS, c’est l’institution publique en charge des prestations sociales pour les employés et les travailleurs non-salariés. Des… Read More
Africa Investments 

Tangible mid-term results for the African Development Bank’s Country Strategy Paper for Ghana 2019-2023

The African Development Bank’s 2019-2023 strategy for Ghana is producing tangible results, particularly in the agriculture and transport sectors, according to a mid-term review of the strategy. The strategy, which was approved by the Board of Executive Directors of the African Development Bank Group in June 2019, is based on two pillars: support for Ghana’s industrialization and private-sector development activities,… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank hosts consultations with governments to promote its blueprint to equip Africa’s workforce with in-demand skills

The African Development Bank hosted virtual consultations with African government ministers, representatives of the African Union, government officials, and academics to gather views on the implementation of the Bank’s Skills for Employability and Productivity in Africa Action Plan for 2022-2025. The first session on 12 April focused on countries in East and Southern Africa. The second, on April 13, targeted… Read More
Africa Business Featured Russia World 

Russia parries off Ukraine invasion blame for global economic crisis

– – The Russian government has rejected recent news reporting with the narrative that its invasion of Ukraine has led to a global economic crisis. Russia is currently engaged in a war with Ukraine, a move that has led to several sanctions being placed on the Eastern European super power. The International Monetary Fund has said that the economic damage… Read More
Africa Investments 

A Casablanca, une première mondiale met en lumière le secteur de la santé soutenu par la Banque africaine de développement

A l’aube du 4 mai 2021, une symphonie de notes aigues envahit doucement les couloirs du service de néonatalogie de la Clinique Ain Borja Casablanca, au Maroc. Lumière crue, visages masqués et gestes précis, une nuée de médecins et d’infirmières s’active au bloc opératoire pour accueillir des nouveau-nés qui livrent leurs premiers cris. Ce jour-là, une jeune malienne a donné… Read More
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