African Development Bank

Africa spends $35 billion on food imports each year, AfDB boss reveals

• Over 800 million people worldwide suffering from hunger     WITH over 800 million people worldwide suffering from hunger…

6 years ago

AfDB, FAO target agriculture investments to end hunge, create wealth in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and FAO today agreed to boost joint efforts aimed at catalysing agriculture sector investments in…

6 years ago

AfDB Mourns Passing of ex- UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan

THE African Development Bank, (AfDB) has learned with deep sadness the news of the death of Kofi A. Annan, former…

6 years ago

Kenyatta, Adesina call for accelerated private sector investment in infrastructure

President Uhuru Kenyatta has made an urgent call for developing and funding bankable infrastructure projects to drive Africa’s growth agenda.…

6 years ago

AfDB to invest $120 million to boost cassava, others

THE African Development Bank (AfDB) on Monday said it will invest $120 million in the next 2-3 years to boost the…

6 years ago

African Development Bank Launches Coding for Employment Program

The African Development Bank , together with partners – The Rockefeller Foundation, Microsoft and Facebook – launched the Coding for Employment…

6 years ago

Korea to share its technological, industrial revolution experience with Africa, says President Moon Jae-in

Korean President Moon Jae-in has committed to sharing Korea’s technological and industrial experience with Africa so as to help it…

7 years ago

Korea announces $5-billion financial package for Africa at AfDB Annual Meetings

THE Government of Korea and the African Development Bank, AfDB  have issued a Joint Declaration following the conclusion of the…

7 years ago

Korea is a model for Africa’s industrialization, says Adesina

53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank  opened in Busan, Korea, on Monday with a call on African Governments…

7 years ago

Nigeria: European Investment Bank, African Development Bank to support private sector investment

THE European Investment Bank and the African Development Bank have agreed to support the creation of the new Development Bank…

7 years ago