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    • African Development Bank Group Appoints Moono Mupotola as Deputy Director General for Southern Africa
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African Development Bank Group Appoints Moono Mupotola as Deputy Director General for Southern Africa

Mupotola managed the African Development Fund’s Regional Operations Envelope and oversaw the Bank’s regional project preparation facility

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Moono Mupotola, as Deputy Director General for the Southern Africa Regional Development, Integration and BusinessDelivery Office, effective 16th October 2024.  Mupotola, a Zambian national, brings over 25 years of development experience across Africa to her new role. Her expertise spans infrastructure development,…

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    • African Development Bank appoints Dr Kennedy Mbekeani as Director General for East Africa
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African Development Bank appoints Dr Kennedy Mbekeani as Director General for East Africa

Mbekeani, a citizen of Malawi has over 25 years of senior experience in development finance, project management, policy advisory services, and knowledge generation at national and regional levels

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr Kennedy K. Mbekeani as Director General for the East Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Office, and Country Manager for Kenya, effective from 16 October 2024. Mbekeani, a citizen of Malawi has over 25 years of senior experience in development…

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    • African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Emmanuel Pinto Moreira as Director of Special Operations in the President’s Cabinet
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African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Emmanuel Pinto Moreira as Director of Special Operations in the President’s Cabinet

In his new role, Moreira will focus on the initiative in the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy to revalue Africa’s green wealth, working closely with the Economic Governance and Knowledge Management Vice Presidency, and other stakeholders

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Pinto Moreira as Director of Special Operations in the President’s Cabinet Office, effective 1 July 2024. Dr. Pinto Moreira, a Beninise economist, brings to the role over three decades of experience in macro-fiscal, growth, poverty, economic governance, trade, and competitiveness-related…

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Dig deep to aim high: how to use mining to unlock Mauritania’s potential (By Malinne Blomberg)

The Bank’s financial support goes hand in hand with a strong commitment to the country's compliance with environmental and social standards

By Malinne Blomberg These are exciting times in Mauritania. This nation connecting West and  North Africa is transforming its economy through mining, green hydrogen, and natural gas. During the campaign for presidential elections, held on June 29, President Ould Ghazouani announced he would scale up the mining industry if re-elected. Here…

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    • African Development Bank Appoints Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho as Director of Statistics Department (1)
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African Development Bank Appoints Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho as Director of Statistics Department

Dr Omotosho, a Nigerian national, has more than 21 years experience in developing data strategies to align with the strategic objectives of organisations

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr Babatunde Samson Omotosho, an economist and statistician, as Director of the Statistics Department, effective June 16, 2024. Dr Omotosho, a Nigerian national, has more than 21 years experience in developing data strategies to align with the strategic objectives of organisations. He also brings…

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    • African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Eric Kehinde Ogunleye as Director of African Development Institute (1)
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African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Eric Kehinde Ogunleye as Director of African Development Institute

Ogunleye has significantly enhanced the Institutional Capacity Building and Fiduciary Clinics, which now consistently cover 20 country portfolios annually

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr. Eric Kehinde Ogunleye, a seasoned macroeconomist, as Director of the African Development Institute (apo-opa.co/4cjzZUN), effective June 1, 2024. Ogunleye, a Nigerian national, has nearly 20 years of experience in macro and development economics, capacity development, public governance and regulatory reform, monitoring and evaluation,…

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    • African Development Bank Group Appoints Lamin Barrow as Director General for West Africa Region
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African Development Bank Group Appoints Lamin Barrow as Director General for West Africa Region

Barrow, a Gambian national, brings extensive experience and knowledge to his new role, having joined the African Development Bank in 2000

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Lamin Barrow, an economist, as the Director General for the West Africa Region, effective June 1, 2024. Barrow, a Gambian national, brings extensive experience and knowledge to his new role, having joined the African Development Bank in 2000. Before this appointment, he…

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    • African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Léandre Bassole as Deputy Director General for East African Region
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African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Léandre Bassole as Deputy Director General for East African Region

The Bank’s engagement in Guinea increased from $240 million in 2017 to $728 million in 2023

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Dr. Léandre Bassole, a seasoned economic development specialist, as Deputy Director General for the East African Region, effective June 1, 2024. Dr. Bassole, a Burkina Faso national, has over 18 years of experience in high-level policy dialogue, advisory services, and the design of country…

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    • African Development Bank appoints Chioma Onukogu as Director of Board Affairs and Proceedings
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African Development Bank appoints Chioma Onukogu as Director of Board Affairs and Proceedings

Onukogu, a Nigerian national, brings over 25 years of expertise in corporate governance and international development cooperation

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has appointed Chioma Angela Onukogu as the Director of Board Affairs and Proceedings in the Office of the Secretary General and the General Secretariat, effective 16th April 2024. Onukogu, a Nigerian national, brings over 25 years of expertise in corporate governance and international development cooperation.…

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    • Appointment : Jalel Trabelsi, Special Envoy of the African Development Bank Group President for Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf Region
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African Development Bank’s Dr. Adesina appoints Ambassador Jalel Trabelsi as Special Envoy for Middle East and North Africa and Gulf Region

Ambassador Trabelsi brings to the role over 30 years of experience as a highly accomplished and distinguished diplomat

The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) has appointed career diplomat Ambassador Jalel Trabelsi as his Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Gulf Region. Ambassador Trabelsi brings to the role over 30 years of experience as a highly accomplished and…