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Islamic social financing initiative aims to help economic recovery, pandemic response

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Coming at a time when millions have been pushed into extreme poverty, the International Dialogue on the Role of Islamic Social Financing in Achieving the SDGs has the potential to provide urgently needed support, including for economic recovery, pandemic response and sustainable development.  “Standing in solidarity with those in need, means exploring how Islamic social financing can support the pandemic response… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank invites business enablers to apply for funding to support women entrepreneurs

Elwin Mandowa,
This May, the African Development Bank Group is launching a call for proposals for projects enhancing the viability and sustainability of women entrepreneurship enablers. Women’s business associations, incubators, accelerators, and cooperatives that advance women’s entrepreneurship, can apply for funding for innovative projects or programs to bolster the skills of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) owned and run by women across… Read More
Development Health Advice 

COVID’s grip keeps world in ‘perilous situation’

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Despite decreased instances in most regions, including the two worst-affected – the Americas and Europe – World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists at a regular press briefing, “any decline is welcome, but we have been here before”.  “Over the past year, many countries have experienced a declining trend in cases and deaths, have relaxed public health and… Read More
Development Health Advice 

COVID’s grip keeps world in ‘perilous situation’

Global Author
Despite decreased instances in most regions, including the two worst-affected – the Americas and Europe – World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists at a regular press briefing, “any decline is welcome, but we have been here before”.  “Over the past year, many countries have experienced a declining trend in cases and deaths, have relaxed public health and… Read More
Africa Business World 

Radar Payments to drive Vista Bank Group’s payment activities

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– – BPC is proud to announce that the Vista Bank Group (Vista) has selected its paytech provider Radar Payments to drive its global payment processing activities. Vista is a Pan-African financial services company, which aims to contribute to economic growth and financial inclusion across Africa. It has an ambitious agenda to challenge the status quo and deliver a superior… Read More
Africa Business World 

Two iconic women to help scale Africa’s best startup firms

Elwin Mandowa, , , ,
– – Telecel Group’s Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) Accelerator powered by Startupbootcamp AfriTech today announced the creation of an industry advisory board to attract highly-regarded executives with a passion for supporting African startups. The founding members of the board are two accomplished female leaders who bring 55 years of combined experience – Eleanor Azar and Dale Mathias have been appointed as Director and… Read More
Africa Investments 

UK Parliamentary Committee recognises the African Development Bank’s effectiveness in responding to Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank has welcomed a report published by the UK House of Commons’ International Development Committee on Britain’s support to the African Development Bank Group. The report was prepared by the Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI). The report recognises the Bank’s effectiveness in responding to the pandemic and encourages the British… Read More
Africa Investments 

Avec des résultats encourageants, le Mécanisme africain de financement du développement des engrais (MAFDE) envisage plus de ressources pour de…

Elwin Mandowa,
Dans son rapport annuel, publié le 4 mai, par la Banque africaine de développement, le Mécanisme africain de financement du développement des engrais (MAFDE) annonce avoir obtenu « des résultats importants en 2020 et envisage de mobiliser plus de ressources qui seront investies dans de nouveaux projets ». Bien que confronté à la crise sanitaire du Covid-19, ayant entravé la réalisation des… Read More
Africa Investments 

Finance in Common Spring Meeting: Africa’s Green and Resilient Recovery: a Common Objective

Elwin Mandowa,
WHAT: Finance in Common Spring Meeting WHO: The African Development Bank, African Public Development Banks (PDBs) in collaboration with the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) and the International Development Finance Club (IDFC) WHEN: Tuesday 11 MAY 2021, Time: 11:00 to 14:00 UTC (11:00 to 14:00 GMT) WHERE:  Virtual               Register      Following the Finance In Common Summit held in… Read More
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