Africa
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AfDB to launch inaugural Africa’s Macro-Economic Performance and Outlook report
The African Development Bank [AfDB] Group will launch the inaugural edition of Africa’s Macro-economic Performance and Outlook [MEO] report on January 19, 2023, at its Abidjan Headquarters, according to Emeka Anuforo, the…
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AfDB’s Shs 518mln AgriPitch Competition names 25 finalists
KAMPALA-Twenty-five youth-led agriculture sector companies from 14 African countries have advanced to the finalist round of the African Development Bank Group’s 2022 AgriPitch Competition. The Bank, in collaboration with the implementing lead…
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Africa’s coffee exports were 6.8 percent up in November 2022
KAMPALA-Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 6.8 percent to 1.09 million bags in November 2022 from 1.02mln bags in November 2021, the International Coffee Organisation [ICO] says in…
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Over US$1 billion worth of customs bonds executed in the north and central transport corridors
LUSAKA-Over 1,282 Regional Customs Transit Bonds, amounting to US$1 billion have been executed in the northern and central transport corridors in 2022 alone signifying a reduction in cost of transit and transport…
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New AfDB, WWF study calls for increased investment in Africa’s biodiversity
MONTREAL-The African Development Bank [AfDB] and the Worldwide Fund for Nature [ WWF ], have launched a regional report on the performance of African countries under the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020.…
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Botswana: AfDB Group commits US$ 180mln to bolster post-Covid-19 economic recovery
GABORONE-The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank [AfDB] has approved a loan of US$179.66 million to support government of Botswana to restore post-pandemic fiscal stability and economic recovery. The funds…
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AfDB’s new 2023-2027 strategy to help spur economic transformation in Ethiopia
ADDIS-ABABA The African Development Bank [AfDB] recently approved the 2023-2027 Country Strategy Paper for Ethiopia, which will support the country in expanding inclusive and sustainable growth through agro-industrialization, improved connectivity, and competitiveness,…
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U.S. – African Leaders Summit 2022 to enrich cooperation on shared global priorities
KAMPALA-Heads of state and leaders from across the African continent will from December 13-15, 2022, converge in Washington D.C., within the context of the United States [ U.S. ] – Africa Leaders’…
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TUI, ACISA sign MoU for development of cooperative movement in Africa
KAMPALA-The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI] and The Africa Cooperatives Institute of South Africa [ ACISA ] have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] for the development of the cooperative movement…
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ADF approves US$13.95mln grant to improve livelihoods of Ethiopian pastoralists
ADDIS ABABA– The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund [ADF] has approved a US$13.95 million grant to implement the first phase of a livelihood improvement project for Ethiopian pastoralist communities…
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