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Africa’s future is being shaped in its drylands. Desertification, land degradation and drought are undermining food systems, rural economies, water security and social cohesion. Yet restoring degraded land can become a powerful driver of resilience, prosperity and hope. Land restoration is therefore a strategic priority. It supports food production, conserves biodiversity, enhances carbon storage, creates rural jobs and stimulates local economies.

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $15 million equity investment in the RMBV North Africa Fund III to support growth companies with a special focus on consumer growth sectors and expanding access to jobs and quality goods and services. The Fund will invest in countries in the North Africa region in mid-market growth companies in sectors such as consumer goods and services, healthcare, education, and financial services.

You are here Home / News and Events / African Development Bank Group to advance Africa's land restoration and drought resilience agenda at UNCCD COP17 What: AfDB to participate in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) Who: African Development Bank, UNCCD and partners When: 17–28 August 2026 Where: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The African Development Bank Group will participate in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United...

Title of the position EOI - Junior Consultant for support to knowledge management, communication, evaluation capacity dev - IDEV IDEV is looking to recruit a Junior Consultant, based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, to support the implementation of its work programme. IDEV is seeking a professional who can strengthen our work across four areas: knowledge management, communication, evaluation capacity development, and the organisation of knowledge-sharing events.

What: 8th Korea–Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference Who: The African Development Bank Group, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Korea (MOFE), and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) When: 8–11 September 2026 Where: Grand Walkerhill Seoul, Republic of Korea The African Development Bank Group, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Korea (MOFE), and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) invite members of the media to the 8th...

Every year on 12 August, United Nations International Youth Day celebrates young people as powerful agents of change and recognizes the importance of investing in their education, skills and meaningful participation in sustainable development. Across Africa, young people are shaping the continent's future through innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership when they have access to the skills, education, finance and opportunities to succeed.

Thousands of residents in the Mbagala area of Dar es Salaam can look forward to spending less time in traffic, and more time with their families and growing their businesses following the official launch of the city’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase II project on Friday, 07 August. The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, cut the ribbon at a colourful event.

You are here Home / News and Events / Africa’s 2026 Sustainable Development Report sets priorities to fast-track progress to 2030 The 2026 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR 2026) is setting the direction for accelerated action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, as countries and partners intensify efforts in the lead-up to 2030.

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of US$1 million to Togo to support victims of the humanitarian crisis affecting the Savanes Region in the north of the country. Since 2022, the deteriorating security situation in the Central Sahel has led to increasing population movements towards the Gulf of Guinea countries.

You are here Home / News and Events / African Development Fund grants $4.3 million to strengthen integration of Natural Capital into decision-making in 13 African Countries The African Development Fund is increasing its financial support for this project to help better integrate natural capital into decision-making in thirteen African countries.