Updates

AfDB Board approves Boost Africa Investment Program, a new integrated approach to enable young innovative entrepreneurs across Africa

23/11/2016/AfDB The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank approved on Wednesday, November 16 a €50-million package of investments in various angel, venture, seed, accelerator and incubator funds with the aim of funding innovative start-ups and early stage small businesses across Africa. The Boost Africa Investment Program seeks to […]

World Bank and African Development Bank Bolster Aid Transparency Data

23/11/2016/AfDB The African Development Bank (AfDB) took a step toward increased transparency on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 with the release of AfDB data on AidFlows (www.aidflows.org), a website that visualizes global development aid. The new data provides information on AfDB funds committed and disbursed to beneficiaries, including South Africa, South […]

Africa50 appoints four esteemed infrastructure advisors to its Investment Committee

23/11/2016/AfDB The Board of Directors of Africa50, the infrastructure fund for Africa, has approved the appointment of four internationally renowned investment and infrastructure experts as Senior Advisors and members of its Investment Committee. The four Senior Advisers, hailing from the U.S., France, Cameroon and Nigeria, will assist Africa50 in making […]