Tag: African Development Bank
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...
Niger: The African Development Bank enhances food security for nine million...
The project entailed establishment of various types of infrastructure
WED, JULY 15 2020-theG&BJournal-The Water Mobilisation Project to Enhance Food Security in Maradi, Tahoua and Zinder...
AfDB Regional Economic Outlook 2020 report points to policies needed to...
ABUJA, Nigeria, MON, JULY 13 2020-theG&BJournal- Growth in West Africa, poised to expand by 4.0 percent in 2020, now projected to contract by -2.0...
Tribute: Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly
By Akinwumi A. Adesina
…Amadou Gon was an exemplary leader
SAT, JULY 11 2020-theG&BJournal- July 8 was all like every normal day, focused on work....
Post COVID-19: Africa’s growth stands to rebound to 3% in 2021,...
…Governments and development partners must respond in a more coordinated, targeted, and rapid manner to be effective in limiting impact
…An additional 49 million Africans...