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UN chief underlines need to step up COVID-19 vaccine production, equitable distribution

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Participating in the Global Solutions Summit 2021, the UN chief stressed the need to defeat the virus through doubling the number of doses produced and ensuring their fair distribution among countries.  We are in an unprecedented crisis that requires unprecedented action. Collaboration between countries, communities, public & private sectors is key. By working together, we can vaccinate the world, end… Read More
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Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa extends grant to speed countries’ energy transition ahead of COP26

Elwin Mandowa,
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has extended a $1 million grant to help accelerate African countries’ transition to flexible green grids and other clean power solutions ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, scheduled to be held later this year.  The technical assistance grant, sourced through a SEFA Rapid Response Facility, will enable up to… Read More
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Webinar Series on Debt Management in the Context of COVID-19 – 2nd Webinar: Exploring the Link Between Tax Policies and Debt Management

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Webinar on the link between tax policies and debt management Who: African Development Bank When: 7 June 2021, 9:00 to 10:30 GMT Where: Virtual The objective of this webinar is to explore how robust tax policies can help African countries manage escalating debt levels. The session will feature senior government officials and international experts who are leaders on this… Read More
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NACCIMA Honours African Development Bank President with Excellence Award for Outstanding Public Service and Exceptional Contributions to the Banking…

Elwin Mandowa,
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has conferred its Excellence Award for Outstanding Public Service and Exceptional Contributions to the Banking Industry on the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina. In her congratulatory letter to Dr. Adesina, NACCIMA National President Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu said: “In view of the… Read More
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UN chief appeals to business leaders to help quell ‘a tsunami of suffering’ caused by COVID 

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“This is indeed much more than a health crisis. It’s a social crisis and an economic crisis, with dramatic long-term consequences for livelihoods, businesses, and for economies”, he said to a virtual roundtable event – part of the UN’s global campaign, #OnlyTogether – hosted jointly with the IKEA Foundation and Purpose – the social mobilisation organization which partners with the Department… Read More
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President Adesina receives honorary doctorate from renowned Makerere University in Uganda

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina reminded an audience of Africa’s knack for unique home-grown innovation as he was honored by one of the continent’s oldest and most respected universities last Friday. Adesina joined graduates at a ceremony in Uganda, where he received an honorary doctorate from Makerere University. He recounted how a phone call from Ugandan President… Read More
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Zambia: Lusaka’s water point ambassadors turn the tap to protect residents from Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa,
A water point attendant in Zambia’s capital Lusaka has a new role beyond filling up containers for residents at the community tap. John Nyambe spreads the word about the novel coronavirus – its dangers, and what residents can do to protect themselves. The role comes with a new title too – “coronavirus prevention ambassador.” Nyambe, 71, bears the title with… Read More
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Act now to safeguard biodiversity, nature’s asset class in Africa – Dasgupta Review

Elwin Mandowa,
A U.K. Treasury -commissioned independent review on the economics of biodiversity has called for a change in the way the world thinks and acts with regard to nature. Africa, alongside the rest of the world, must heed the call to understand that our economies are embedded within nature and are not external to it, participants in a webinar heard. Professor… Read More
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Intégration : la Banque africaine de développement et plusieurs bailleurs réhabilitent la route Lomé-Cotonou de 107 km

Elwin Mandowa,
Le représentant pays de la Banque africaine de développement au Togo, Paterne Wilfrid Abiola et des représentants de plusieurs bailleurs qui participent au financement de la réhabilitation de la route Lomé-Cotonou, ont visité le 5 mai dernier, les travaux d’aménagement de cette importante infrastructure pour le renforcement de l’intégration régionale. Outre le responsable pays de la Banque africaine de développement… Read More
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The economics of biodiversity

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Virtual event to present key findings of the report, The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review, and discuss implications for Africa Who: Professor Partha Dasgupta; President Adesina of the African Development Bank; Josefa Sacko, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission, and others   When: 25 May 2021; 14:00 GMT Where: Virtual, click here to register… Read More
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