Africa Charts New Financial Path: Mobilizing Institutional Capital for Self-Reliance
With declining development assistance and a sharp drop in foreign direct investment, Africa’s financial leaders have called for a bold
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Building Africa’s Digital Future: From Vision to Action with Private Sector Power
Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating, with growing investment, innovation, and expanding access. But infrastructure and investment gaps impede the scale
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AfDB Attains EDGE Move Certification, Marking Major Milestone in Gender Equality
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has achieved EDGE Move Certification, along with EDGEplus Certification, marking a significant advancement in
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African Leaders Call for Renewed Investment in Gender Data at Africa Gender Statistics Forum
African leaders, policymakers, and gender experts have called for renewed commitment and funding to strengthen national gender data systems, warning
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African Cities Embrace Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience at AfDB Annual Meetings
As the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings concluded in Abidjan, leading voices from across the continent and beyond called
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AfDB’s Capital Markets Trust Fund Drives Transformative Growth Across Africa in Five Years
The African Development Bank Group’s Capital Markets Development Trust Fund (CMDTF) has marked its fifth anniversary with significant achievements that
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AfDB Invests $100M in Arise IIP to Boost Africa’s Industrial Zones
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a landmark investment of US$100 million in Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms Ltd (Arise
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UN Chief Applauds Adesina’s Decade of Impact at AfDB
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has commended African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina for his transformative leadership in
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Africa Bids Farewell to AfDB President Dr. Adesina, Welcomes New Leader Dr. Sidi Ould Tah
Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, MP, has hailed the leadership of outgoing African Development Bank (AfDB)
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AfDB Presidential Election Process Underway Ahead of May 29 Vote
Prof. Nmehielle Calls It “One of the Most Democratic Processes” in Global Finance With the tenure of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
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