African Development Bank

Acronym:

AfDB

Website:

The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction.

The Bank Group achieves this objective by:

mobilizing and allocating resources for investment in RMCs; and

providing policy advice and technical assistance to support development efforts.

In 2000, all multilateral development institutions have agreed on a same set of objectives, called the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). They are:

Millennium Development Goals

Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

Improve maternal health

Achieve universal primary education

Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

Promote gender equality and empower women

Ensure environmental sustainability

Reduce child mortality

Develop a global partnership for development

African Development Bank Resources

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Library Resource

Joint MDB Report to the G8 on the Implementation of the Clean Energy Investment Framework and Their Climate Change Agenda Going Forward

Rapports et recherches

Documents de politique et mémoires

juin, 2008

The 2005 Gleneagles G8 summit in July 2005 stimulated a concerted effort of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to broaden and accelerate programs on access to energy and climate change mitigation and adaptation through the Clean Energy Investment Framework (CEIF). At the Gleneagles summit, it was agreed that a report on the implementation of the CEIF would be prepared for the 2008 G8 (Group of Eight: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) summit hosted by Japan.

Library Resource

Financing African agriculture challenges and prospects

African economic conference 2007 "Opportunities and challenges of development for african in the global arena :

Rapports et recherches

novembre, 2007

Afrique

This paper identifies and discusses some key issues and challenges in financing agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. The analysis first reviews recent trends in agricultural financing focusing on both external and domestic sources. The paper then discusses a number of issues and challenges that affect agricultural financing in SSA. The four areas, which show a certain degree of inter-relationship, are: government commitment to support agriculture; the role of public and private sector; emerging aid modalities to agriculture; and financing regional public goods.

Library Resource

Consultative workshop on land policy in Africa: a framework on action to secure land rights, enhance productivity and secure livelihoods :summary of key messages and recommendations of the consultative workshop

Summary of key messages and recommendations of the consultative workshop

Documents et rapports de conférence

mars, 2006

Afrique

The consultative workshop, which took place 27-29 March 2006 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), Addis Ababa, was the first step in the process of developing a land policy framework and guidelines. The discussions were informed by an issues/discussion paper, and brought together representatives from African governments, Regional Economic Communities, Civil Society including farmers' organizations, African private sector, Centres of Excellence and Development Partners.

Library Resource

Consultative workshop on land policy in Africa: a framework on action to secure land rights, enhance productivity and secure livelihoods

Summary of key messages and recommendations of the consultative workshop

Rapports et recherches

mars, 2006

Afrique

In view of the importance of land to Africa’s social, political and economic development, as well as sustainable resource management, AU/NEPAD, ECA and ADB, under the leadership of the AU Commission, agreed to work jointly during 2006-2007 to develop a land policy framework and guidelines, as well as the modalities for its implementation at country, regional and continental levels.

Project

Integrated Management of Protected Areas in the Arid Regions of Mauritania (IMPADRA)

Donors:

Global Environment Facility

Implementing organizations:

African Development Bank

Other organizations (Projects Database)

Geographical focus:

Bénin

Objectives

To enhance the conservation of key species in Mauritania through the creation and sustainable management of a new Protected Area in the arid Wilaya of Adrar.

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Millennium Development Goals

African Development Bank Resources

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