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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Africa has what it takes to accelerate climate action through fourth industrial revolution technologies and innovations, experts say

The African Development Bank brought together various development and industry experts to discuss the potential of fourth industrial revolution technologies and innovations to tackle climate change in Africa. The virtual panel — “Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to Build Africa’s Climate Resilience: Practical case studies and experiences” — took place on the 31st March 2022 as part of the… Read More
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En Tunisie, les drones survolent les terres et donnent des ailes aux agriculteurs

On voit les pales tourner, puis, l’on entend ce bourdonnement si particulier de l’envol du drone. Si l’intelligence artificielle devait avoir un son, ce serait bien celui-ci. D’un coup, s’envole vers le ciel une puissance phénoménale de calcul. En quelques fractions de seconde, elle génère quantité de données que même plusieurs ingénieurs, après des mois sur le terrain, ne peuvent… Read More
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Multinational: African Development Bank earmarks €10 million equity investment to drive technologies in the wake of Covid-19

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an equity investment of €9.8 million to support venture capital investments in African start-ups, from seed to growth stages. Of the equity investment, €7 million will be sourced from the African Development Bank’s own resources; the additional €2.8 million represents funds provided by the European Union (EU) through a… Read More
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Niger : la Banque africaine de développement et le gouvernement signent deux accords de financement pour désenclaver des zones agricoles et créer des…

Niger : la Banque africaine de développement et le gouvernement signent deux accords de financement pour désenclaver des zones agricoles et créer des emplois décents pour les jeunes | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow <!– African Development Bank Group Read More
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