We use cookies to improve your experience. By your continued use of this site you accept such use.
African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank, mariner investment group, and africa50 price landmark $1 billion impact securitization

Structured as a synthetic securitization by Mizuho International, Room2Run transfers the mezzanine credit risk on a portfolio of approximately 50 loans from among the African Development Bank’s non- sovereign lending book, including power, transportation, financial sector, and manufacturing assets

With “Room2run,” AfDB Launches Securitization Market for Multilateral Development Bank Sector Transaction is in Direct Response to G20 Action Plan for Mdb Balance Sheet Optimization AfDB Commits to Reinvest freed up Capital into New African Infrastructure Lending, Making Room2run one of the Largest Impact Investments ever Transaction is supported by…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank, Mariner Investment Group, and Africa50 Price Landmark $1 Billion Impact Securitization

Structured as a synthetic securitization by Mizuho International, Room2Run transfers the mezzanine credit risk on a portfolio of approximately 50 loans from among the African Development Bank’s non- sovereign lending book, including power, transportation, financial sector, and manufacturing assets

With “Room2run,” AfDB Launches Securitization Market for Multilateral Development Bank Sector Transaction is in Direct Response to G20 Action Plan for Mdb Balance Sheet Optimization AfDB Commits to Reinvest freed up Capital into New African Infrastructure Lending, Making Room2run one of the Largest Impact Investments ever Transaction is supported by…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

“The status quo must change.” - Adesina tells FinDev Canada conference in Montreal

Launched six months ago, FinDev’s mandate is to support the growth and sustainability of businesses in developing markets

“No country can possibly move forward in the 21st century if it leaves half of its talent on the sidelines,” African Development (www.AfDB.org) President, Akinwumi Adesina told delegates at the launch of FinDev Canada, in Montreal, while making the Bank’s case for supporting women. FinDev Canada is a subsidiary of Export…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank and Canada share commitment to women’s empowerment on the continent

Canada is the fourth largest contributor to the Bank among non-regional members, and the sixth largest donor to the African Development Fund (ADF)

On her first visit to the West African nation of Cote d’Ivoire, Canada’s Minister of International Development, Marie-Claude Bibeau and the President of the African Development Bank Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org), shared a common vision and commitment to the advancement of women and girls on the continent. Both officials met at…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (10)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (1)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (2)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (3)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (4)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (5)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (6)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (7)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (8)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (9)
    • The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa (10)
  • Links (4)
  • All (14)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

The African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute partner to fast-track Green Growth in Africa

This partnership reinforces the work of the Africa NDC Hub hosted by the African Development Bank, in accelerating climate action to transition Africa towards a low carbon and climate resilient development pathway

The African Development Bank  (www.AfDB.org) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) (www.GGGI.org) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Friday on the sidelines of the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings in Busan, (https://am.AfDB.org/en) to promote programs, projects, joint studies and research activities to accelerate green growth options for African…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Korea announces $5-billion financial package for Africa at African Development Bank Annual Meetings

The Bank and the Republic of Korea also signed an agreement with the intent to provide up to $600 million towards the energy sector

The Government of Korea and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) have issued a Joint Declaration following the conclusion of the Ministerial Roundtable of the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Conference taking place during the African Development Bank’s 53rd Annual Meetings in which Korea announced a $5-billion bilateral financial assistance package for Africa.…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank at the centre of “a great Africa moment”: North African Governors

“Africa is the continent of the future.” – Tunisian Finance Minister Zied Ladhari

“This is no longer business as usual,” African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org), said at the start of meetings with Finance Ministers from North African countries, held at the Bank’s headquarters. He was referring to his promise during last year’s Annual Meetings to cultivate closer interactions with the ministers…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (2)
    • The African Development Bank and its East and North African Governors have stressed the need for urgent measures to match the continent’s growing population and youth unemployment
    • The African Development Bank and its East and North African Governors have stressed the need for urgent measures to match the continent’s growing population and youth unemployment
  • Links (1)
  • All (3)
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Africa’s population explosion is a ticking time bomb — African Development Bank Governors

Africa is projected to have over 840 million youth by 2050 with the continent having the youngest population on earth

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and its East and North African Governors have stressed the need for urgent measures to match the continent’s growing population and youth unemployment, which they likened to a “ticking time bomb.” The meeting described the continent’s growing young population as a potential growth engine for…