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    Government set-up Rural Technology Facilities nationwide  Nov 21, 2009
    (IFAD) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) jointly provided the fundi= ng. Mr Gyetuah urged the RTF management board to ensure that the right directions were. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Africa's Biggest Wind Farm Runs Into Stormy Weather  Nov 21, 2009
    "It is clear that the project will not only face bankability issues, but will also struggle to mobilise Development Financial Institutions without a sovereign guarantee for KPLC tariff payments", said Mr Hela Cheikhorouhou of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in a recent letter to the ministry of Energy. AfDB is the lead financial arranger for the project. (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: Winners and Losers In Corruption Stakes  Nov 20, 2009
    The index is a "survey of surveys," relying on research done by 10 organizations, ranging from the African Development Bank and World Bank to the Economist Intelligence Unit and the World Economic Forum. The only African countries ranked above 5 on the index are Botswana (5. (allAfrica.com)

    Joint IFAD/AfDB High-Level Evaluation Meeting of Agriculture And Rural Development  Nov 20, 2009
    In July 2007, the Presidents and the Boards of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) requested a joint evaluation of agriculture and rural development (ARD) policies and operations of both institutions in Africa ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Livestock farmers to benefit from Credit-in-kind Scheme  Nov 20, 2009
    76 million dollar grant from the African Development Bank and supported by the Government of Ghana. Apart from eliminating default and misapplication of the LDP loans associated with smallholder farmers, it would reduce poverty and increase livestock production to cut down on importation of livestock. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    High-Level Forum Adopts "Tunis Declaration On Public Procurement Reforms in Africa"  Nov 19, 2009
    The four major themes discussed during the two-day Forum were: "Public Procurement reforms in Africa", Public Procurement as a tool for Economic Development", "Public Procurement Capacity Building Frameworks and Pro-integrity Initiatives", as well as "Public Procurement Reforms and regional Economic Integration". The Forum was organized by the AfDB in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), the African... (allAfrica.com)

    India 84th on corruption index  Nov 18, 2009
    India 84th out of 180 on index of corruption - India - The Times of India. India 84th out of 180 on index of corruption. (India Times, India)

    The High Level Forum On Public Procurement Reform - Sustaining Economic Development And Poverty Reduction  Nov 18, 2009
    On 16-17 November 2009, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is hosting in Tunis the high-level forum on public procurement reforms in Africa ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Ministry moves to check unorthodox fishing methods  Nov 18, 2009
    In response to another question on steps being taken to complete the New Longoro Irrigation Project in the Brong Ahafo Region, the Deputy Minister said the project was one of 25 schemes being funded by the African Development Bank, the government and the Irrigation Farmers Association. He said the project, initially awarded to a contractor in 2002 for completion in 2005, had to be re-scheduled because the contractor abandoned the site. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Committee inspects developmental projects at Kasoa  Nov 18, 2009
    The projects are being constructed with an African Development Bank (ADB) loan and supported by the government under the Poverty Reduction Programme. Mr Adams Nuhu, the Chief Executive of the Awutu Senya District, said the only government major projects benefiting the people in the district were the Malam/Kasoa trunk road and the Kasoa Bawjiase Road. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    AfDB to Meet With Kenyan Private Sector Players  Nov 17, 2009
    The Private Sector Department of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is organizing a "Business Opportunities Seminar" (BOS) to be held in Nairobi on November 19, 2009 ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: Continent Needs More FDI to Reduce Poverty  Nov 16, 2009
    African Development Bank economist Gaston Gohou told delegates at the fourth annual African Economic Conference that there is a strong positive relationship between FDI and welfare at the aggregate African level. "This strong positive relationship holds even after controlling for government size, indebtedness, macroeconomic instability, infrastructure development, institutional quality, political risks, openness to trade, education and financial market development," he said. (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: Bad Roads Slow Continent's Growth  Nov 16, 2009
    The study, which was conducted in 24 African countries by a partnership of institutions - including the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank, the New Partnership for Africa's Development, and the World Bank - is one of the most detailed one ever undertaken on the continent. It argues that well functioning infrastructure is essential to Africa's economic performance and that improving inefficiencies and reducing waste could result in major improvements in Africans' lives. (allAfrica.com)

    Africans pay higher for basic services - Report  Nov 15, 2009
    The African Union Commission; African Development Bank; Development Bank of Southern Africa; The New Partnership for Africa's Development and World Bank conducted the study. 14 Nov. 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Africa: Climate Change Boosts Need for Policies to Support African Farmers  Nov 14, 2009
    The World Bank is increasing its support for African agriculture, and so are the African Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. However, one thing we have to get right: African development plans have to be developed on the continent. (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: Bid to Merge Three Trading Blocs Faces Disparity Threat  Nov 13, 2009
    The conference is themed; Fostering Development in an Era of Financial and Economic Crises, and has been organised under the auspices of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa ... For instance in the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Economic Forum-driven Africa Competitiveness report 2009, Kenya moved up by six places to position 93, with its key strengths found in the more complex areas normally reserved for countries at higher stages... (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: World Bank - Africa Needs U.S. $93 Billion For Infrastructure  Nov 13, 2009
    A separate statement from the bank in Midrand, South Africa, said the study, is "one of the most detailed ever undertaken on the African continent." It was jointly conducted by the African Union Commission, African Development Bank, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Infrastructure Consortium for Africa, the New Partnership for Africa's Development, and the World Bank. Besides relevant ministries, the study surveyed 16 rail operators, 20 road entities, 30 power utilities, 30 ports, 60... (allAfrica.com)

    China writes big cheque for Africa  Nov 13, 2009
    "Africa needs infrastructure," said Youssouf Ouedraogo, a special adviser to the president of the African Development Bank. Mr Ouedraogo recognises that in exchange for the oil, gas, and minerals that drive China's fast expanding economy, there is hard cash available for Africa's biggest projects. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)

    Development Effectiveness - Aid Comes Under Scrutiny  Nov 13, 2009
    Aid volatility and disbursement lags are not significant determinants of the stabilizing impact of aid," the paper says. Contacts Felix Njoku African Development Bank ? 2009 African Development Bank. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, . AllAfrica - All the Time. (allAfrica.com)

    African Economic Conference Considers Prospects for Re-Launching Africa's Development  Nov 12, 2009
    Tunis The 11-13 November Conference, jointly organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on the theme "Fostering Development in an Era of Financial Economic and crises", is designed to come up with ideas needed to tackle the challenges and promote development ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Economic Crisis Takes Centre Stage at African Economic Conference  Nov 12, 2009
    Launched by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in November 2006 in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Economic Conference has, since then, become an annual event with this year's meeting taking place against the backdrop of a severe global financials crisis that has hurt many African countries ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Semi-Commercial Loans and Natural Resource Exploitation for Africa  Nov 12, 2009
    " One way to do this, he said was to pick a middle income country that, 25 years earlier, was a low-income country, and comparing the economies. He called for an increase in the capacity of private investment and bringing down the cost of capital goods, which is holding back a lot of investment, by regionalizing the market for them. Contacts Magatte Wade African Development Bank ? 2009 African Development Bank. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (). To contact the... (allAfrica.com)

    The African Development Bank Extends Its Support to the Wastewater Sector in Egypt  Nov 12, 2009
    "We take pride in our collaboration with the Government of Egypt on financing this strategic project. The primary objective is to strengthen the efforts made by the Egyptian Government towards wider and improved coverage of sanitation services in the country, thereby contributing to better living and health conditions for the population and ultimately a cleaner environment." stated Mr. Jacob Kolster, Regional Director, African Development Bank ... "This project is fully aligned with the... (allAfrica.com)

    The High Level Forum on Public Procurement Reform in Africa  Nov 11, 2009
    The high-level forum on public procurement reforms in Africa will be hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Tunis from 16-17 November 2009 ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    President Kaberuka Reaffirms AfDB Support to the ICGLR  Nov 9, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, has reaffirmed AfDB support to the Great Lakes Region and the region's eleven countries at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) taking place in Bujumbura, Burundi, where the AfDB is attending as a member of the conference and a bilateral partner ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    East Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia Get U.S.$452 Million for Roads  Nov 9, 2009
    This is because the African Development Bank (AfDB) board of directors has approved a total of $452 million for development of road infrastructure in the four countries. Out of the $452 million loan, $326. (allAfrica.com)

    AfDB Strengthens Cooperation Ties With India  Nov 9, 2009
    Tunis, 6 November 2009 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, will next week be on an official visit to India where he will meet senior government officials and sign a cooperation agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM) ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    AfDB President Set to Discuss Cooperation and It During Official Visit  Nov 9, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Donald Kaberuka, will be on an official visit to India from November 9-11, 2009 ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    African Development Bank cancels grant to Ghana  Nov 5, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) has cancelled grant support for Ghana's educational reforms, TODAY can state on authority. Officials of the Bank, the paper's checks at its headquarters in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire have established, are not too keen on committing to the agreement reached with the previous Ghanaian government because actions of the current administration on the country's education reforms do not guarantee a genuine commitment to the Kufuor proposal. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Veep addresses Club of former African heads of state  Nov 4, 2009
    Mr Paati Ofosu-Amaah, Special Adviser to the President of African Development Bank pleaded with the leaders to articulate Africa's case to the world. 3 Nov. 09. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Controversy Unlimited: A Pitiful Ghanaian Mentality  Nov 2, 2009
    This is why a Spio Garbrah would distinguish himself at either the World Bank, African Development Bank or the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization; it explains why a Boakye Agyarko would rise to the Vice Presidency of the Bank of New York; it underpins why Mohammed Ibn Chambas would become President of ECOWAS and facilitate the elevation of a Kofi Annan to the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Had these people being aiming for the aforementioned positions within the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    AfDB to Host First African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism Governing Council Meeting  Nov 2, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in Tunis will host the first African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) Governing Council meeting ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Zimbabwe: Mugabe Takes Sharp Dig At Tsvangirai  Nov 1, 2009
    The Berlin meeting was attended by representatives of 17 industrialized nations and of the European Union, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the African Development Bank and the United Nations. Mugabe's party accuses Tsvangirai of not doing enough to persuade Western nations to lift travel and financial sanctions targeting Mugabe loyalists and their business associates. (CBS News -- World)

    Ethiopia: We for or Against Us - The Dilemma of Population Growth  Oct 31, 2009
    The Economic Commission for Africa, the World Bank, the IMF, and the African Development Bank all agree with the Ethiopian government that the economy of the poorest country in the world is growing at a commendable pace. But some of that e progress is simply disappearing in the ocean of population growth, some of the rest is sacrificed by environmental and other forms of economic vulnerabilities; little remains for actual development. (allAfrica.com)

    USD 1 M Technical Assistance Grant to the African Trade Insurance Agency  Oct 30, 2009
    Upon the satisfactory achievement of the key performance indicators, the African Development Bank Group will consider providing additional financing to assist ATI to increase its capital base and expand its activities across the continent ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    USD 989,000 Technical Assistance Grant for the Socit Nationale Industrielle Et Minire  Oct 30, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Japan have approved a grant of USD 989,000 to la Soci;t; Nationale Industrielle et Mini;re (SNIM) of Mauritania to be paid from the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Eskom in $3bn WB talks  Oct 29, 2009
    He said Eskom has a facility for $2-billion from the African Development Bank. "The domestic market had been hungry for paper otherwise such a large amount would have meant bond yields would have gone higher [weaker]," he said. (iAfrica.com)

    Zambia: AfDB Loan Explained  Oct 29, 2009
    THE Government has said that it acquired a loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support vulnerable families under the food crisis response programme for 2009 and 2010 after member countries of the financial institution made the request. Community Development and Social Services Deputy Minister Moses Muteteka said in Parliament yesterday that member countries made the request to the bank to help them resolve the challenges that were brought about during the increase in global food... (allAfrica.com)

    Wangari Maathai Underscores Importance of Good Governance in Poverty Reduction Efforts  Oct 28, 2009
    Speaking in Tunis, Tunisia, on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, within the framework of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's Eminent Speakers Program, Prof ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Spio-Garbrah apologises to NDC ministers of state  Oct 28, 2009
    "Mind you I received this honorary degree when NDC was out of power and I was simply an ordinary Ghanaian citizen.I did not lobby for such a title." He directed the media to check from international and local institutions including the World Bank, African Development Bank and in the teaching, advertising and marketing, banking, diplomacy, governmental and international organisations where he had worked over the years whether or not he is a team player. Dr Spio-Garbrah called on NDC and the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Spio faces his critics  Oct 28, 2009
    Similarly, there are nationals from more than 70 countries at the African Development Bank ... In fact, in 1993, I was a management official of the African Development Bank in Abidjan, I was not involved in Ghanaian politics and Prof. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    AfDB Receives Africa Investor Award as Sponsor of the Year  Oct 28, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been awarded "Sponsor of the Year" Award by Africa Investor magazine, in South Africa ... In September 2009, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Main One Cable Company signed a loan agreement of USD 61 million towards the development of a submarine fiber optic cable connection along the West African coast ... African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Accord Portant Cration du Fonds Migration et Dveloppement appui aux efforts des diasporas africaines pour le dveloppement de leur pays d'origine  Oct 26, 2009
    "uvre efficace de cette initiative, la BAD envisage d'int;grer le r le potentiel des migrants et des diasporas dans ses programmes op;rationnels et les projets d'appui novateurs initi;s par les diasporas. Contacts Lotfi Madani African Development Bank ? 2009 African Development Bank. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, . AllAfrica - All... (allAfrica.com)

    Cairo to Host First AfDB / ILO Pan-African Forum on Women Entrepreneurship Development  Oct 23, 2009
    The First Pan-African Forum on Women's Entrepreneurship Development (WED) in response to the financial and economic crisis - jointly organized by the African Development Bank (AfBD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the patronage of the First Lady of Egypt, Her Excellency, Madam Suzanne Mubarak, - will be held from 27-29 October 2009 in Cairo, Egypt ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    AfDB Sign U.S.D59.5 Million Road Project Loan and Grant Agreements  Oct 23, 2009
    "Government does not take this kind gesture for granted," he emphasized, adding; "It is my ardent hope that the Bank will continue to provide assistance to Malawi and the region for the benefit of its people. The Funding brings the Bank Group's total commitments in Malawi to UA 631 million in 87 operations, comprising 74 projects, 11 studies and two lines of credit. * I UA (Units of Account) = US$ 1.56606 on 21/10/2009 Contacts Felix Njoku African Development Bank ? 2009 African Development... (allAfrica.com)

    Noble Laureate Wangari Maathai to Deliver Lecture At AfDB  Oct 22, 2009
    At the invitation of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Nobel Laureate, Wangari Maathai, will deliver a lecture at the AfDB's Temporary Relocation Agency in Tunis, Tunisia, on the theme: "Natural Resource Management and Poverty Reduction: Strengthening the Links." The lecture has been scheduled to take place on October 27, 2009, and its theme is motivated by the need to deepen current understanding of how good practice in the use of natural resources can promote rapid poverty... (allAfrica.com)

    Bank Group President Highlights ADF-11 Achievements in Helsinki  Oct 22, 2009
    Speaking on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, in Helsinki, Finland, within the framework of the eleventh replenishment of the African Development Fund's (ADF-11) mid-term review, the African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, said the review came at a very critical time for the African continent, pointing out that what began as a financial crisis at the global economy's epicenter had translated into an economic crisis for many countries on the continent ... African Development Bank ...... (allAfrica.com)

    Remittances Hold Immense Untapped Potential for the Poor  Oct 22, 2009
    "Sending Money Home to Africa" will be presented at the Global Forum on Remittances 2009, organized by IFAD and the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Tunis, Tunisia, on 22-23 October 2009 ... With nearly 3,300 projects funded in Africa during 5 decades, representing some USD 60 billion, the African Development Bank is the center of reference on economic and social development issues in Africa ... African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    ADF11 Midterm Review-Helsinki Meeting  Oct 20, 2009
    ADF is the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's concessional window ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    East Africa: Why Internet Costs Remain High Despite Seacom  Oct 20, 2009
    In a press release last week, the Deputy Secretary General of the EAC in charge of Infrastructure and Planning, Mr Alloys Mutabingwa, said the block and key partners like the International Telecommunication Union, the African Development Bank, the World Bank and the EU, are collaborating in putting in place modalities that would lead to interconnecting capitals and major African cities with ICT broadband infrastructure and strengthen connectivity to the rest of the world by 2012. Many companies... (allAfrica.com)

    Former Tyco chiefs jailed for $150m corporate theft  Oct 19, 2009
    african development bank. tunis, tunisia. (Yahoo News -- Tyco)

    "Government is committed to judicious use of resources"- Dr Dufuor  Oct 17, 2009
    The MDBS, which began in Ghana in 2003, has 11 development partners including the African Development Bank, the European Commission, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Denmark and the World Bank. The sustenance of the MDBS is dependant on the maintenance of a set of underlying principles including continuing peace and respect for human rights, integrity in public life and accountability of the government to the citizenry by a beneficiary country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Afdb President Goes Nordic for Top-Level Talks  Oct 17, 2009
    Tunis, 16 October 2009 - Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will next week visit Helsinki for talks with political, economic and business leaders, and go on to Stockholm to take part in the 4th session of the European Development Days ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Afdb Joins International Community in World Food Day Celebration  Oct 17, 2009
    African Development Bank. 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: Time for Home Grown Policies to Transform African Agriculture [column]  Oct 16, 2009
    To drive the new African Consensus, AGRA will work closely with NEPAD, Economic Commission for Africa and the African Development Bank, Regional Economic Communities, and national and regional policy networks. Our goal is not to produce papers that collect dust on shelves. (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: AGRA Launches Initiative to Empower Governments  Oct 16, 2009
    Organizations such as the Economic Commission for Africa, African Development Bank, Africa Union-NEPAD, Regional Economic Communities, the African Economic Research Consortium and the International Food Policy Research Institute will be key partners in the policy initiative. "We will coordinate with these and other organizations to accelerate comprehensive policies and investments for rapid agricultural growth. Millions of African farmers can no longer wait," Ngongi said. (allAfrica.com)

    Celebrating Success in African Banking At the African Business Awards  Oct 15, 2009
    Best Development Bank in Africa, African Development Bank, Tunisia, African Export-Import Bank, Egypt ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    AfDB Chief Economist Says Continent's Outlook is Improving  Oct 14, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Chief Economist, Louis Kasekende, has said that the continent's economic outlook is improving just as the countries of the western Hemisphere and Asia are showing signs of economic recovery ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Somebody in Congress needs to look into this  Oct 14, 2009
    5 million waiting for me at the African Development Bank and Central Bank of Nigeria. Something about this being anti- terrorist money that I have coming to me. (New York Post -- News)

    AfDB Organizes Workshop on Concentrated Solar Power in Tunis  Oct 14, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) is organizing the Second Consultation Workshop on Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Tunis, on October 21-22, 2009 ... On 11-12 June 2009, the World Bank and African Development Bank held a joint consultation workshop in Rabat, Morocco to investigate options for scaling up, development, and construction of several CSP plants in the region ... African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    RE Spio Garbrah; Where Feigned Loyalty Means What?  Oct 12, 2009
    He was Head of Communications at the seventy-seven member-nation African Development Bank, where he directed the $33 billion banks global corporate and marketing communications. He provided investment, export and tourism promotion counsel to the government of Indonesia, Nederland, Hong Kong and Austria He provided financial relations advice to the Government of Hong Kong, Credit Agricole of France and UBAF-Arab American Bank Provided energy sector intelligence to OPEC. If... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    AfDB Organizes Conference on Women Entrepreneurship Development  Oct 12, 2009
    Under its African Women In Business (AWIB) Initiative launched in 2004 by AfDB Private Sector Operations (OPSM) and as a side event to the 57th World Congress of FCEM- World Association of Women Entrepreneurs, the African Development Bank (AfDB) organizes a workshop on "Enhancing African Women In Business' Development in the context of the crisis" to be held in the conferences' center of Yaound;, Cameroon on October 26th, 2009. AfDB is the official sponsor of the conference organized under the... (allAfrica.com)

    Japan and AfDB Commit U.S.D 1 Million Technical Assistance Grant for SME Capacity Building in Africa  Oct 7, 2009
    The ATMS project is an ongoing unique collaboration between the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), each with a specific role in the project ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Friends of Spio-Garbrah defend Spio  Oct 7, 2009
    We must remind Ghanaians that in 1993, Uncle Spio was an employee of the African Development Bank, based in Abidjan, and NOT a member of the NDC government at the time, while Prof Mills was IRS Commissioner. Spio became Chairman of the NDC Publicity Committee in the 1996 elections, and therefore could not have started any negative comments against Prof Mills since 1993. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Nigeria: Govt Denies Plan to Nationalize Ailing Banks  Oct 6, 2009
    "We have a core team of the Chief Economic Adviser, the CBN Governor and the Minister of Finance and the Minister of National Planning, who are looking at these issues on an ongoing basis. "We have full consensus in terms of the measures to be taken and we have been giving assurances that the implementation of these measures would be supported fully and promptly, " he added. On giving Africa more voice in the operations of the IMF and the World Bank, Muhtar said Africa was given an opportunity... (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: Central Banks Adopt Common Policies  Oct 6, 2009
    "The shared desire to create a stable environment has resulted in a sense of convergence in policy," says Jared Osoro, bank economist at the East African Development Bank. "But that convergence does not imply that policy decisions, especially monetary policy, are coordinated; they are dictated by circumstances specific to each economy.". (allAfrica.com)

    The AfDB Welcomes South Korea's Decision to Increase Its Callable Capital in the Institution  Oct 6, 2009
    Tunis Commenting the announcement from Istanbul where he is attending the World Bank / IMF general Meetings, AfDB President, Donald Kaberuka, declared: "I very much welcome the generous offer by South Korea to temporarily increase their callable capital to the African Development Bank. This will enhance the Bank's capacity to sustain its lending to African countries, help mitigate the effects of the financial and economic crisis. It is important that we maintain the momentum of recent progress,... (allAfrica.com)

    Uganda: Goverment to Borrow Sh100 Billion for Sanitation  Oct 5, 2009
    The funds from the African Development Bank will be used to extend the sewerage network to serve at least 15% of the city population from the current 7. 5%, according to the committee on national economy. (allAfrica.com)

    Africa's debt levels not a concern- IMF official  Oct 4, 2009
    4 billion) in arrears to creditors, including the IMF, World Bank and African Development Bank. IMF and World Bank lending to Zimbabwe would signal an endorsement of the government's policies and send a message of confidence to the international community, including investors and donors. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Success of a New AfDB U.S.$ 1 Billion Global Bond Issue  Oct 2, 2009
    Tunis "With an orderbook in excess of USD 1.5 billion, this transaction is a testimony of the confidence capital markets have towards the African Development Bank" says the institution's Treasurer, Pierre Van Peteghem ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Addis Ababa to Host 2009 African Economic Conference  Oct 2, 2009
    TSome 500 policy-makers, academics, key private sector players and representatives of non-governmental organizations are expected to attend the 4th African Economic Conference that is jointly organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) from November 11-13, 2009, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    African Development Bank's Role in Efforts to Develop and Invest in Africa's Agriculture  Sep 30, 2009
    Tunis, Tunisia, 23 September 2009 - The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will participate in the 4th Annual Humanitarian Development Summit scheduled to take place from September 29-30, 2009, in Nairobi, Kenya ... Agriculture in the African Development Bank's 2008 - 2012 Medium Term Strategy ... As Africa's leading development finance institution, the African Development Bank is in a unique position to play the role of policy advocacy on the continent, given its location on the African... (allAfrica.com)

    FAPA Technical Assistance of 178 579 USD to Provide Training and Increase Capacity at the Banque Congolaise de l'Habitat  Sep 30, 2009
    The Government of Japan and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have approved a grant from the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) of USD 178 579 to provide technical assistance to Banque Congolaise de l'Habitat ... The FAPA grant complements a 15% equity investment in BCH approved by the African Development Bank Board of Directors on 3 June 2009 ... African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    The African Development Bank Welcomes Canada's Decision to Triple Its Callable Capital to the Institution  Sep 30, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group welcomes Canada's decision to temporarily make available USD$2 ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    U.S.$ 190 Million From the AfDB to Link Up Congo and Cameroon  Sep 30, 2009
    "No permanent road connection actually exists between the capitals of the two countries (Yaound; and Brazzaville)," says Ali Kies, Manager, Transport Division, at the African Development Bank ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Africa: 'Bring African countries to G20 Table,' Says Anti-Poverty Group [press release]  Sep 26, 2009
    The members were responding to an email from African Development Bank President Donald Kaberuka in which he says. Bringing the G20 to Africa would make it impossible to ignore the role Africa must play in any successful global economic recovery. (allAfrica.com)

    Financing of a Water Supply and Sanitation Service Project for Urban Poor in Ghana  Sep 25, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a 1,979,000 grant to finance the a water, sanitation and hygiene service delivery project designed to help the urban poor in three pilot towns in Ghana within the framework of a tripartite partnership involving the government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Prez Mills' Speech To UN General Assembly  Sep 25, 2009
    A capital increase for the African Development Bank to enable it to scale up its interventions in support of African development. Sale of International Monetary Fund gold reserves to release additional resources to help developing countries deal with the financial crisis and. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    AfDB Chief Economist Addresses Seminar on "Looking Beyond Financial Crisis"  Sep 25, 2009
    African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Chief Economist, Louis Kasekende, recently visited Ivory Coast to attend the 18th Annual Meeting of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Board of Governors hosted by the Ivorian government ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Zambia: Malaria Prevention Pays Off  Sep 25, 2009
    These interventions are thanks to a programme called the Community Booster Response to Malaria (COMBOR) under the Community Response to AIDS (CRAIDS), a project funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank. Jane Chisanga worked as a facilitator under COMBOR, and believes that the programme has had a positive impact as results from implementing catchments were encouraging. (allAfrica.com)

    AfDB Partners Mobilize U.S.$ 1.2 Billion to Support Ghana's Cocoa Sector  Sep 25, 2009
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and other partners will sign on September 25, 2009, in Paris, a USD 1 ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

    Panel presses leaders to recommit to Africa  Sep 24, 2009
    Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette Donald Kaberuka, president of the African Development Bank, participates in a panel discussion on global poverty, particularly in Africa, at the University of Pittsburgh yesterday ... "It shouldn't be a summit to address only the completion of a global economic stimulus. It should also be about some of the issues that have caused us a lot of disappointment and frustration in Africa," said Donald Kaberuka, president of the African Development Bank. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Analysing the economic pledges  Sep 24, 2009
    But she doesn't think much has come through from multilateral development banks (such as the African Development Bank) or from international trade finance. In any case, she says, a lot of it was "smoke and mirrors - not new or not really money". (BBC News -- Business)

    One Heck of a Great Ghanaian!  Sep 24, 2009
    The author of the fittingly glowing tribute was the erudite Dr. Kwame Donkoh Fordwor, former president of the African Development Bank (ADB) and subsequently Finance and Economic Planning minister during the Acheampong junta. What enthused me most about Dr. Fordwors tribute to Mr. Amponsah regarded the poignantly intimate and personal dimension which the author brought to bear on the same. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    AfDB President Rings Bell at Wall Street  Sep 23, 2009
    African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Donald Kaberuka, on Monday, September 21, 2009, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) located on Wall Street ... African Development Bank ... 2009 African Development Bank. (allAfrica.com)

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