Category: Business

The African Development Bank has provided over 50% of financing secured by infrastructure projects under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), making it the lead financier of this strategic pan-African initiative. Over 17 flagship infrastructure projects were showcased at the Dakar Financing Summit 2 (DFS2) which concluded on 3 February in the Senegalese capital. Under PIDA, the bank… Read More

The AfricaGoGreen Fund (AGGF) has made headlines today with the announcement of its successful second fundraising close, securing $47 million in combined investments from top financial organizations, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Nordic Development Fund (NDF), and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). The funding will allow AGGF to broaden its financing… Read More

What?    Seminar on business opportunities for private sector development and financing in Côte d’Ivoire Who?  African Development Bank and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire When?  Thursday 23 February 2023, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Where?  Azalaï Hotel in Abidjan (by invitation only) The African Development Bank Group and the government of Cote d’Ivoire will hold a seminar on… Read More

What: High-Level Event on Key Actions to Drive Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa When: 17 February 2023 | 10.30 AM EAT. Where: African Union Commission, Medium Conference Hall, and online Who: African leaders, including: H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, African Union Commission H.E. Amb. Albert Muchanga, African Union Commissioner,… Read More

In Madagascar, the South-West Region Agricultural Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, funded by the African Development Bank Group, has provided a new boost to agriculture, resulting in enhanced farmers’ incomes, according to the project completion report published on 11 January 2023. The project recorded significant achievements: increased production, rehabilitated lowlands, strengthened value chains, and others. The African Development Fund, the concessional lending window… Read More

La prise de participation au fonds TIDE Africa permettra d’appuyer la chaîne de valeur du financement par capital-risque, en particulier les startups en phase de pré-amorçage et d’amorçage Financement Date d’approbation : 25 janvier 2023 Nom du projet : Fonds Tide Africa II de TLCOM Montant : Prise de participation de 10,5 millions de dollars américains de la Banque africaine de développement Objectifs… Read More

What: Presentation of Africa’s Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook report Who:  H.E Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia; H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, African Union Commission; and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank Group President b When: Friday, 17 February 2023. 8:00 AM EAT (GMT+3) Where: African Union Commission, Medium Conference Hall, and online The African Development Bank and… Read More

What:     Invitation to the African Development Bank’s side events at the 21st International Congress of the African Water Association (AfWA) and 7th Faecal Sludge Management Conference                            Who:      African Development Bank When:    19-23 February 2023 Where:   Sofitel Hotel – Abidjan, and online The African… Read More

What:     Workshop on Governing Natural Resource Outflows for Enhanced Economic Resilience in Fragile and Transitional Countries (GONAT) Project Inception Who:       The African Development Bank senior management and staff, representatives of participating regional member countries; multilateral development institutions; private sector; civil society                     When:     Thursday 23 09:00 – 15h30 and Friday 24 February 09:00 – 11:15 GMT Where:    Hybrid event (Seen Hotel… Read More