April 1, 2016/AfDB The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Akinwumi Adesina, announced Friday a relief package of US $549 million in support of 14 countries most affected by the ongoing drought in Eastern and Southern Africa. The AfDB acknowledged the severe impact of the El Niño weather pattern that is […]
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AfDB scouts for viable energy models for power-starved Africa
April 1, 2016/AfDB A major preoccupation of the just-concluded visit to Asia by an African Development Bank team led by its President, Akinwumi Adesina, was the search for an efficient energy system that can be easily adapted in some of the most energy-starved African countries. Energy is at the top […]
AfDB President rounds up Asian tour in Beijing with firm commitments for support
March 29, 2016/AfDB The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, departed Beijing on Tuesday night at the end of a three-nation Asian tour, which took him and his delegation to Japan (March 24-26), Korea (March 26-28) and China (March 28-29). These visits have focused on consultation with […]
