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“Our goal is to surpass developed countries,” African Development Bank VP tells fourth industrial revolution forum

Elwin Mandowa,
Africa is not only ready for the fourth industrial revolution. It is set to outdo the achievements of the developed world. That was one of the messages that emerged at a seminar hosted by the African Development Bank at its headquarters in Abidjan. The event attracted Ivorian and regional ministers as well as officials, senior Bank staff and private sector… Read More
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At Stockholm road safety summit, UN officials join global call to end ‘scourge’ of preventable deaths

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According to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years. “There is no excuse for inaction.1⃣Every country must rapidly accelerate action on proven #RoadSafety measures to save lives.2⃣Countries must plan for sustainable mobility.3⃣We must work together across governments, intl. agencies, civil society & the private… Read More
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« Trois questions à… » John Andrianarisata, Représentant-pays de la Banque africaine de développement au Bénin

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement est partenaire du Bénin depuis 1972, l’un des six pays africains ayant connu la plus forte croissance en 2019.John Andrianarisata, représentant de la Banque dans le pays, explique le rôle de l’institution dans cette performance et détaille ses priorités pour accompagner le Bénin dans la transformation structurelle de son économie. L’an dernier, le Bénin a… Read More
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‘Not a single country’ does enough to help children flourish, say health experts

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In a UN-backed report assessing the capacity of 180 countries to ensure that their youngsters can survive and thrive, the authors highlight numerous “immediate” threats to their health, environment and opportunities. These include runaway greenhouse gas emissions, predatory advertising and deepening inequality in and among countries. “No country in the world is currently providing the conditions we need to support… Read More
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EAC hosts the 30th NEPAD-IPPF Oversight Committee in Arusha

Elwin Mandowa,
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) held its 30th Oversight Committee meeting for the Special Fund at the headquarters of the East African Community, in Arusha, Tanzania. The meeting which took place on the 13th and 14th of February 2020, convened over 30 participants, including donors providing financial support to the NEPAD-IPPF Special Fund, representatives… Read More
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‘Working night and day’, UN health agency seeks to prevent global coronavirus crisis

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), updated journalists on Tuesday that at 6:00 am Geneva time, China had reported 72,528 cases, including 1,870 deaths.  And in the past 24 hours, China said it had 1,891 new cases, including both clinically- and lab-confirmed cases.  COVID-19 first appeared in December 2019, in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak.  Outside China  “Outside China, there are now 804 cases… Read More
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Les administrateurs de la Banque africaine de développement en mission de consultation au Sénégal

Elwin Mandowa,
Les administrateurs du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement conduisent une mission de consultation du 17 au 21 février au Sénégal, ponctuée, ce lundi, par des réunions dans cinq ministères et des visites dans des structures de projets.    La mission a d’abord été reçue par le ministre de l’Économie du plan et de la coopération, Amadou Hott, également… Read More
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African Development Bank Director Hanan Morsy named one of Egypt’s 50 most influential women

Elwin Mandowa,
The Director of Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting and Research at the African Development Bank, Dr Hanan Morsy, has been named one of Egypt’s 50 most influential women. Dr Hala El Said, Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, gave the award on 5 February in a ceremony organized under auspices of the Egyptian Prime Minister.  “I am honored to be named… Read More
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Côte d’Ivoire : la Banque africaine de développement lance un rapport de diagnostic pays inédit sur le financement à long terme.

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement a lancé, vendredi 14 février à Abidjan, un rapport de diagnostic pays inédit sur le financement à long terme de la Côte d’Ivoire. Ce rapport, premier du genre réalisé en Afrique, a été élaboré par la Banque en collaboration avec l’Initiative pour le renforcement du secteur financier en Afrique (« Financial Sector Deepening Initiative in Africa »,… Read More
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Global Agriculture Food and Security Program (GAFSP) Portfolio Review Meeting

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Portfolio Review Meeting of the African Development Bank’s Global Agriculture Food and Security Program (GAFSP) When: 25-27 February 2020 Where: Intercontinental Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia The African Development Bank will organize a portfolio review meeting and workshop on the Global Agriculture Food and Security Program (GAFSP) from 25 to 27 February 2020 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia. Annual… Read More
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