Africa
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Climate finance in Africa: African development bank leads the way with innovative mechanisms and instruments | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-16 00:00:00 ——————————————- At its annual meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, May 22-26, 2023, the African Development Bank will explore innovative approaches to boost private sector finance for climate action on the continent. Africa contributes the least – less than 3% – to global warming, but the continent is the most vulnerable to climate risks.…
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Zimbabwe Hosts Fourth Platform for Structured Dialogue on Arrears and Debt Resolution | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-13 00:00:00 ——————————————- Zimbabwe has completed a fourth meeting of the Platform for Structured Dialogue on Debt Remediation with creditors and development partners. Government and development partners met on Thursday 11 May to discuss three draft policy reform matrices prepared by sectoral working groups on economic, governance and land tenure reform. They also looked at…
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At IsDB Annual Meetings, Head of African Development Bank Calls for Stronger Global Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Africa | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-12 00:00:00 ——————————————- Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, gave a rousing speech at the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) group, highlighting the power of global partnerships and their significance in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations in Africa. Speaking at a seminar titled Sustainable…
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Women must play a greater role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution –African Development Bank chief | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-11 00:00:00 ——————————————- Women’s proven role in conflict resolution makes First Ladies’ unique position even more important as conflict resolution agents in Africa. “Men wage wars, women make peace. Women must therefore be involved in peacekeeping, peacebuilding, conflict resolution and reconstruction.” President of the African Development Bank told guests at the inauguration of the state-of-the-art…
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Change Africa’s story through partnerships and investments, says Senior Director of Africa Investment Forum | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-11 00:00:00 ——————————————- Africans should reject their continent’s status quo vision and work with the private sector, governments and development partners to take advantage of the vast opportunities, said Africa Investment Forum senior director Chinelo Anohu. Anohu delivered the keynote speech opening the Africa Futures Symposium 2023, hosted by the Lauder Institute at the University…
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Ivory Coast: Arlette Ophelia Koffi dreams of becoming Africa’s largest producer of Ganoderma mushrooms | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-10 00:00:00 ——————————————- Arlette Ophélia Koffi, a 27-year-old graduate with a degree in business management specializing in entrepreneurship, is currently finalizing her company Ivoire Myciculture Distribution (IMD). The start-up started to take shape when a friend pointed her to the Youth Work Office (AEJ). The agency, linked to the country’s Ministry of Youth Affairs, launched…
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African Development Bank Group Launches 2023 African Economic Outlook (AEO) Report at Bank’s Annual Meetings | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-09 00:00:00 ——————————————- What: Launch of the 2023 African Economic Outlook (AEO) report WHO: Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank; African finance ministers and central bank governors; and international development partners When: Wednesday May 24, 14:00 – 15:30 Egyptian time (GMT+3) Where: The capital, Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Center and online The…
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Inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa: an important task for regional development banks | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-05 00:00:00 ——————————————- According to data from the African Development Bank, the average annual growth rate of GDP (gross domestic product) in Africa between 2010 and 2021 was 3.4%. This is well below the target annual average growth of 7%. In combination with population growth, GDP per inhabitant has barely changed. At the same time,…
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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina Named Winner of Babacar Ndiaye Super Prize 2023 | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-04 00:00:00 ——————————————- The Africa Road Builders Selection Committee has named Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina as the winner of the prestigious Babacar Ndiaye Trophy for his commitment to infrastructure development in the island nation. He succeeds Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu, who won the award in 2022. According to a press release from the commission, members…
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African Development Bank welcomes Banga’s confirmation as World Bank chief | African Development Bank
Diplomat.Today The African Development Bank 2023-05-04 00:00:00 ——————————————- Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank Group, congratulated former MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga on his election as head of the World Bank Group. Banga, 63, was confirmed on Wednesday by the World Bank’s board of directors for a five-year term as the 14e chairman, from 2 June. He succeeds…
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