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The African Development Bank delivers on a decade of transformative commitments to reduce poverty

The investments of the African Development Bank Group has benefited millions of Africans through its 10-year strategy which it began implementing from 2013 For the past five decades, the Bank has.

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Foresight Africa viewpoint: Skills for a changing world

By Rebecca Winthrop & Eileen McGivney The world is facing a significant shift in demographics. In fact, by 2050, Africa will be home to a billion young people. With so.

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African Development Bank approves $500,000 emergency relief aid to tackle the impact of COVID-19 in Egypt

Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has gone to exceptional lengths to help alleviate the economic and social.

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Ecobank Group contributes about US$ 3million across its Africa footprint to support the fight against COVID-19

LOME, Togo – Ecobank Group, the Pan African Bank, has contributed about US$3 million to the fight against COVID-19 across its footprint in Africa. In line with its commitment to the.

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Africa Vs Virus: The Case for Unadulterated Support for the African Development Bank

By Kingsley Okeke Like a city set on a hill, the tireless efforts of the African Development Bank (AfDB) under the leadership of Dr Akinwumi Adesina in contributing to building.

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African Development Bank Group unveils $10 billion Response Facility to curb COVID-19

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 8 April 2020 – The African Development Bank Group on Wednesday announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response Facility to assist regional member countries in fighting the pandemic..

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African Development Bank wins’ industry gong for pioneering 2019 social bond issue

This Environmental Finance 2020 bond award was given by an independent panel comprising 30 of the world’s largest green, social and sustainability bond investors ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The African.

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African Development Bank approves $1.5 million emergency grant to curb desert locusts ravaging East and Horn of Africa

The proposed assistance will be channeled to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved.

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First Bank Nigeria – 125 years of redefining banking and enabling dreams across Africa

The banking ecosystem in Nigeria is in a state of constant change which is evident in the increased use of technology and other innovations to create a seamless banking experience.

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A Conversation with Teresa Clark and Sim Tshabalala at the World Economic Forum in Davos, January 2020

 We are very fortunate today to have an opportunity to sit down with Sim Tshabalala, the Chief Executive of Standard Bank Group. Thank you for taking time away from.

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