Tag: African Development Bank
Ivorian Green Cluster of SMEs names AfDB a 2020 Green Champion
The Green Awards acknowledge and honor the actors that have made a significant contribution to the development of green SMEs
WED, AUG 19 2020-theG&BJournal-The Green...
AU Commission inaugurates AfCFTA permanent secretariat as launchpad for Africa’s economic...
The African Development Bank Group provided a $5 million institutional support grant to the AU towards the establishment of the AfCFTA secretariat
TUE, AUG 18...
Nigeria becomes full member country in African Trade Insurance Agency
Membership in ATI allows Nigeria to attract additional insurance capacity to help attract investments
Nigeria contributed US$14.1 million to ATI’s capital in 2019 with African...
Climate financing by leading multilateral development banks tops $61.6 billion
THUR, AUG 06 2020-theG&BJournal-Climate financing by seven of the world’s largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) totalled $61.6 billion in 2019, of which $41.5 billion...
Interview: ‘’Development and growth of women-owned businesses on the continent is...
THUR, JULY 30 2020-theG&BJournal- Marieme Esther Dassanou is the Coordinator of Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) the African Development Bank's (AfDB)...
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina draws more support after exoneration
By Audrey Lotechukwu
THUR, JULY 30 2020-theG&BJournal- The African Diplomatic Corps accredited to the United States Wednesday urged the US, the largest non-regional shareholder, and...
Akinwumi Adesina completely exonerated by high level Independent Review Panel led...
…In January 2020, sixteen allegations of ethical misconduct were levelled against Adesina by a group of whistleblowers
TUE, JULY 28 2020-theG&BJournal- A much awaited report...
AfDB approves multi-million dollars COVID-19 aid package for six African countries
MON, JULY 27 2020-theG&BJournal- The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors on Friday approved over $261in total for Gambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Djibouti,...
Fitch Affirms African Development Bank at ‘AAA’with stable outlook
TUE, JULY 21 2020-theG&BJournal-Fitch said Tuesday that ‘’the Bank’s 'AAA' rating is driven by the extraordinary support it receives from its shareholders which it...
Africa Investment Forum earmarks $3.79 billion to address COVID-19 impacts
TUE, JULY 21 2020-theG&BJournal-Increased and decisive investment will be the channel for Africa’s economic recovery post COVID-19, partners of the Africa Investment Forum said...









