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African Development Bank Group extends €63.6 million loan for agro-processing project in Senegal

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group on 26 October 2022 in Abidjan approved a loan of €63.6 million to Senegal to implement the Agropole-Centre agro-industrial processing zone project. The Ministry of Industrial Development and Small and Medium Industries will implement the project in four regions in central Senegal: Kaolack, Kaffrine, Fatick, and Diourbel. Its implementation will… Read More
Development Health Advice 

19 life-threatening fungi listed in bid to tackle antifungal resistance

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If not, then look no further than the UN World Health Organization (WHO), which has just catalogued the 19 fungi that represent the greatest public health risk today. The aim of listing these fungal “priority pathogens” is to promote research and strengthen our response to fungal infections and antifungal resistance. People most at risk are those with underlying health problems or a weakened immune system,… Read More
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5 reasons to trade with a ZAR account forex broker

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– – It’s necessary to register with reputable brokers who provide ZAR-denominated accounts if you want to start trading on the South African foreign exchange market. The Rand (ZAR), which serves as the nation’s official currency, enables South African Forex brokers to perform all required financial transactions. In order to offer convenience and flexibility to traders from South Africa, a… Read More
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Ghana: Ruling party MPs demand the sacking of the finance minister

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– – Members of parliament from Ghana’s ruling party on Tuesday asked the country’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo to sack his finance minister. The blame the finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta and one of his deputies for eroding the confidence in the country’s economy. The MPs told reporters in Accra that sacking the finance minister who is also the President’s cousin will… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank VP Presents 2022 African Economic Outlook to Harvard community, calls for capacity building, research on impact of climate…

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank Group Acting Chief Economist and Vice President Kevin Urama has called for more robust capacity development and research on the impact of climate change in Africa. Urama made the call when he presented the African Development Bank’s African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2022 report to senior faculty members of Harvard University’s Center for African Studies on Friday, 14… Read More
Development Health Advice 

‘Haitians are coming together to tackle the cholera crisis’: A UN Resident Coordinator Blog

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“I visited several cholera treatment centres in the most affected neighbourhoods of Port-au-Prince and saw heart-breaking scenes; children who were so malnourished, it was difficult to insert a drip into their arms or legs; adults who were clearly very ill. What immediately struck me was the intense smell of chlorine disinfectant, which is used to sterilize the immediate environment, clearly… Read More
Africa Investments 

Webinar on National circular economy roadmapping

Elwin Mandowa,
What:     Webinar on National circular economy roadmapping Who:      African Development Bank, African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and Africa Circular Economy Facility When:    27 October 2022 Where:   Virtual  (Click here to register)   The African Development Bank, the African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA) and Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) will hold a webinar to showcase the circular economy’s potential impacts on… Read More
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AAAP webinar: Innovation essential for climate-smart future, but it's not enough

Elwin Mandowa,
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, is dubbed ‘African COP’ as the impact of climate change on African countries will be a key theme of discussions. Agriculture and food systems will also be a critical focus of COP27, with Saturday, 12 November, dedicated to both themes, in addition to adaptation. Also high on the climate agenda is the… Read More
Africa Investments 

AAAP webinar: Innovation essential for climate-smart future, but it's not enough

Elwin Mandowa,
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, is dubbed ‘African COP’ as the impact of climate change on African countries will be a key theme of discussions. Agriculture and food systems will also be a critical focus of COP27, with Saturday, 12 November, dedicated to both themes, in addition to adaptation. Also high on the climate agenda is the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank and partners launch $520 million special agro-industrial processing zones to transform Nigeria’s agriculture

Elwin Mandowa,
Nigeria on Monday began its long journey to end hunger and achieve food security by launching the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), a programme initiated by the African Development Bank. According to the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina “the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones are new economic zones, located in rural areas, to be fully supported by… Read More
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