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by William Ruto, Akinwumi Adesina, and Patrick Verkooijen President of Kenya; President of the African Development Bank; CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation Link to the original story When it comes to climate change, there is no greater challenge than making sure Africa can feed itself. Right now, the Horn of Africa is suffering its worst drought in four… Read More

The African Development Bank Group’s country office in Benin held a workshop on the challenges facing the country’s textile industry and how to build the capacity of stakeholders to develop value chains. The workshop drew fabric producers, dyers, stylists, designers, embroiderers, seamstresses, consumers, support function professionals, and value chain professionals, representatives of textile associations and government representatives.   The aim was… Read More

The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has launched and priced a USD 2 billion 5-year Global Benchmark bond due March 14, 2028, its first of the year. The bond was issued on 7 March. With this issue, the African Development Bank continues to carry out its funding strategy of issuing large liquid benchmark transactions and… Read More

African Development Bank debars Ogon-Asu Company Limited and Mr. William Tuku Ogon for 15 months for fraudulent and obstructive practices | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More

What: Session on Scaling Up Youth-led Adaptation Technology Solutions during the 3rd Gobeshona Global Conference Who: Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program of the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation When: 15 March 2023 |10:00 – 11:30 GMT Where: Virtual (Click here to join the session) The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) will host a discussion on scaling  up youth-led approaches… Read More

The African Development Bank, rated Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA (Moody’s/S&P/Fitch/Japan Credit Rating, all stable), has issued a 1 billion Norwegian krona (NOK) 5-year Green Bond due March 2028. The bond was issued on Thursday 2 March and marks the Bank’s first green bond issuance in the Norwegian krona market. This follows successful green bond issuances in US dollars (USD), Swedish krona (SEK), Australian… Read More

African Development Bank, Coalition for Dialogue on Africa, launch $5.9 million project to stem illicit financial flows from Africa | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More

Democratic Republic of the Congo: African Development Bank consults civil society to assess financial inclusion needs of forcibly displaced people. | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More

International Women’s Day 2023: Digital expert honored by Government of Côte d’Ivoire talks to Bank Vice President Dr. Beth Dunford about women in digital sector | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More