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    • Municipal staff from African cities visit an electric bus maintenance center in Sao Paulo, as part of an AfDB-supported study tour focused on learning from Brazil’s experiences in sustainable urban development, August 7, 2024
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African Development Bank Group supports study tour to Brazil to inspire African cities

The trip was inspired by the idea that peer exchanges between cities in the Global South can enrich the urban planning approaches and strategies of decision-makers in African municipalities

From August 5 to August 13, 2024, representatives from seven African cities visited the Brazilian cities of Sao Paulo, Fortaleza and Curitiba, to discover inspiring solutions being implemented by local authorities to promote sustainable urban development.  The Study Tour, organised as part of the African Development Bank’s African Cities Program…

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Water for the future: Tangiers takes steps to secure its blue gold

Overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar at the northern tip of Morocco, Tangiers is a cosmopolitan place and gateway to the great continent of Africa

The white city of Tangiers wakes gently at daybreak. Schoolchildren mill up and down the main streets of the old town, the medina, crossing paths with the crowd heading to offices and a few morning tourists. Overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar at the northern tip of Morocco, Tangiers is a…

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Africa Visa Openness Index 2023: Progress in visa openness in Africa to ease cross border travel, boost trade, investment and regional integration

The Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) measures the extent to which African countries are open to visitors from other African countries

Rwanda becomes latest African country to offer visa-free access to all Africans; continent has bounced back from setbacks due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/3RegmVo Africa is making strides in its visa openness policies boding well for cross border travel, ease of movement and trade in 2024 and beyond. The…

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Mauritius: African Development Bank affirms commitment to continent’s tourism sector at United Nations Tourism conference

The conference brought together African tourism ministers and key tourism stakeholders from the sector to discuss the development of tourism in Africa

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has reiterated its support to Africa’s tourism sector, seen as one of the continent’s fastest growing areas. Speaking at the 66th Tourism Conference organized by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Mauritius in July 2023, Leila Mokaddem, Director General for the Southern Africa Regional…

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African Development Bank Group, Government of Tanzania launch $54 million initiative to drive job creation for youth in Zanzibar’s blue economy

Ocean-based activities, including tourism, contribute more than 29% of Zanzibar’s gross domestic product and employ about 33% of its work force

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Republic of Tanzania have launched the Skills Development for Youth Employability in Blue Economy project. This is a project that will enable Zanzibari youth to find well-paying maritime and other blue economy jobs. The Bank is providing grant financing of $48.65 million…

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Eco Nubia: a model for reviving Egypt's heritage while preserving the environment

The ecolodge, consisting of nine rooms built from granite and mud, also has facilities for a wide range of activities, including kayaking and swimming, sightseeing and Nubian craft markets

Located within a short distance from the famous Aswan Dam, the Temple of Philae, on the islet of Aguilkya, immerses visitors in the history of ancient Egypt. Dedicated to the protective goddess Isis, its bas-reliefs and murals make it an exquisite sanctuary in the country. Aboard his small motorboat, Ahmed…

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2022 Africa Visa Openness Index Shows Improvement in Visa Policies Across Continent

The 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) report shows African countries making progress in their freedom of travel policies

Despite Covid-19 lockdowns and travel disruptions, 93% of African countries have maintained or improved their score relative to 2021; Two-thirds of African countries have adopted more liberal visa policies compared to six years ago. Download document: https://bit.ly/3BsBHDq The 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) report shows African countries making progress in…

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São Tomé and Príncipe: African Development Fund extends a USD 10.7 Million Grant to Support SMEs in Agriculture and Tourism

The project aims to improve the business environment by removing specific bottlenecks that hinder private sector-led growth

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved on Wednesday in Abidjan, a grant of US $ 10.7 million to São Tomé and Príncipe for the implementation of the first phase of the Zuntámon Initiative, within the framework of the Lusophone Compact. The project aims to improve the…

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African Development Bank Regional Economic Outlook 2020: COVID-19 response and economic diversification crucial to growth recovery in Southern Africa, the most affected region

Impact of COVID-19 in South Africa projected to affect rest of Southern African economies

Report recommends inclusive, broad-based and pro-poor policies to address inequality and reduce poverty rates; Impact of COVID-19 in South Africa projected to affect rest of Southern African economies. A higher level of preparedness is urgently needed to prevent and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Africa, including additional resources for…

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African Development Fund approves UA100.4 million multi-country Covid-19 Response Support for Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique and Sao Tome

The package will support the national actions of the four countries in mitigating the impact of COVID-19, with the overall objective of protecting lives and livelihoods

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) on Wednesday approved a UA100.4 million (about $138 million) crisis budget support package to four southern African countries – Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique and São Tomé & Príncipe, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the package, known as the…