Also known as: AfDB · African Development Bank Group
African Development Bank — multilateral development institution funding projects across Ghana including employment, rice production, and skills development programmes.
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… According to African Development Bank estimates cited by PMI, between 10 million and 12 million young Africans enter the labour market annually, while only about three million formal jobs are created. …
PMI launches free course to help entrepreneurs build sustainable businessesJoy Online
… Before joining UNFPA, he held positions at the African Development Bank and the British Council. …
Ghanaian professional Sydney Hushie appointed UNFPA Chief of Digital Centre of ExcellenceJoy Online
… According to the African Development Bank, Africa needs an estimated $2.7 trillion between 2020 and 2030 to implement its climate commitments. …
Africa cannot rely on government budgets alone to finance climate ambitions – Deputy Finance MinisterJoy Online
… Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission; Lerato Dorothy Mataboge, African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy; Mrs Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank; Mr. …
Seychelles President leads high-level dialogue on Africa’s digital future at FALS Global Conversations in New YorkThe Ghanaian Times
… Today, the African Development Bank (AfDB) places Ghana’s overall investment financing gap at roughly nine per cent of GDP, a deficit exacerbated by high public debt, limited domestic revenue, and tighter global financial conditions that restrict access to affordable capital. …
Building the backbone of growth: Ghana’s Infrastructure Deficit and the Path to Economic TransformationJoy Online
… He said these include the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, European Union, German government, KfW, African Development Bank, France, and Switzerland. …
DBG takes GH¢2.5bn development funding beyond Accra as it pushes industrial transformationJoy Online
… The African Development Bank is similarly explicit that value for money in development financed infrastructure should consider economy, effectiveness and efficiency alongside broader development outcomes. …
What Is Wrong With Us: We sign off on value for money before we have even defined itJoy Online
… He pointed to the African Development Bank’s assessment that closing Africa’s infrastructure gap could increase GDP growth by an estimated two percentage points a year. …
Senyo Hosi calls for policy certainty, productive infrastructure and stronger human capital to transform AfricaJoy Online
… According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa requires about $25 billion annually to achieve universal access to electricity, highlighting the scale of investment needed to close the continent’s energy deficit. …
Future of Energy Conference: Africa cannot industrialise in the dark – ECOWAS Bank PresidentJoy Online
… The African Development Bank has estimated that African MSMEs face a financing gap of roughly $331 billion. …
Africa’s next chapter will be built by institution-builders, not idea-haversThe continent has excelled at expressing Pan-African unity in speeches and communiqués since the 1963 Addis Ababa summit, but individual nations have failed to align borders, budgets, boardrooms and attitudes to reflect genuine continental cooperation.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The continent has excelled at expressing Pan-African unity in speeches and communiqués since the 1963 Addis Ababa summit, but individual nations have failed to align borders, budgets, boardrooms and attitudes to reflect genuine continental cooperation.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gambia's Special Adviser to the President on ICT and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, has praised Ghana's digital identity interoperability system and announced that Gambia has adopted the same technology through a partnership with Margins ID Group, citing Ghana's approach to consolidating data and driver's licensing as a model for African-led digitalisation.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asian Development Bank announced $6 billion to support Southeast Asia's blue economy between 2026 and 2030, addressing fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal resilience, while Ghana faces declining fish catches, rising input costs, and limited access to financing for its own fishing sector.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Youth Employment Agency will train and create employment opportunities for 11,200 beneficiaries under the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion Programme (GWYESCO), funded with approximately US$3.6 million from the African Development Bank. The programme covers six specialised interventions including briquette production, biodigester construction, hospitality services, construction, sustainable transport, and beauty care, with beneficiary recruitment set to begin in the first week of November 2026.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Ghana should leverage BRICS partnerships to develop natural gas infrastructure and renewable energy systems while avoiding long-term fossil fuel dependence, positioning itself as a regional energy hub serving West African markets through petroleum products, electricity, and clean energy solutions.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery's initial public offering, targeting retail investors to raise about $1.6 billion, could boost participation in African stock exchanges and help fund major infrastructure projects, according to a Citi Bank executive. The IPO has generated significant public interest, though some investors have questioned the refinery's valuation.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 20,000 smallholder farmers will benefit from an $18.8 million African Development Bank grant to expand rice production and strengthen Ghana's rice value chain under the REWARD Project. The intervention aims to increase local rice production, improve farmers' incomes, reduce dependence on rice imports, and contribute to the government's goal of rice self-sufficiency by 2028.
9 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A new Africa Investment Pulse report identifies Ghana as a key West African investment market with opportunities in energy, ports, digital payments, and agribusiness, though investors face challenges from a 14 percent policy rate and cedi weakness of about 3.8 percent against the African Development Bank's Unit of Account.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Development Bank's Country Manager has commended the Social Investment Fund for strong project performance, describing SIF-supported interventions as among the best-performing AfDB projects in Ghana. The visit reviewed progress on major initiatives including the Post-COVID-19 Skills Development and Productivity Enhancement Project and the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion programme.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is targeting full rice self-sufficiency by 2028 with total paddy production of 3.31 million metric tonnes, aiming to close the country's 44% rice supply gap. Local production currently meets about 56% of national demand, with Ghana spending approximately $500 million annually on rice imports.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Project Management Institute has launched a free five-hour online course, announced October 6, 2026, to help aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs develop skills in planning, financial management and delivery. The course targets business founders, side-business operators, independent workers and small teams across sectors, offering practical templates, exercises and AI-supported activities with no prerequisites required.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian development professional Sydney Hushie has been appointed Chief of the Digital Centre of Excellence at UNFPA headquarters in New York, where he will lead global efforts to use digital innovation and emerging technologies to improve sexual and reproductive health services. He joins from UNFPA's East and Southern Africa Regional Office, where he spent six years developing innovation and digital transformation work including medical drone pilots and virtual reality training for midwives.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem says African governments cannot finance climate ambitions from budgets alone and should use public and concessional financing strategically to unlock private investment. According to the African Development Bank, Africa needs an estimated $2.7 trillion between 2020 and 2030 to implement its climate commitments.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of Seychelles joined African Union leaders, policymakers, and investors at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium Global Conversations in New York to discuss how governance, technology, and investment can accelerate Africa's digital transformation and strengthen its position in the global economy.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's economy is projected to grow 5.8 per cent in 2025, but the nation's aging infrastructure received a D3 grade in the 2026 Infrastructure Report Card, reflecting chronic underfunding and inadequate maintenance. According to the World Bank, Ghana requires an estimated US$37.2 billion annually in infrastructure investment to meet long-term development objectives.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion since inception, with nearly half going to businesses outside Greater Accra and over 60% to women-led and women-owned enterprises. The bank has reached almost 1,000 businesses and prioritizes agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and high-value services to drive economic transformation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Developing economies often commit vast sums to deciding what to buy but reflect little on what that spending should ultimately build, resulting in technically sound projects that leave countries no stronger than before the contract was signed. The article argues that value for money is fundamentally a boardroom governance failure, requiring strategic intent and measurable outcomes to be defined before procurement begins.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senyo Hosi called for closer cooperation between governments and businesses, emphasizing the need for clear rules, public investment, and reliable institutions to drive Africa's economic transformation and create jobs.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At the Future of Energy Conference 2026 in Accra, the ECOWAS Bank President warned that Africa's industrialisation ambitions cannot succeed without adequate, reliable and affordable energy. He noted that Africa has historically supplied raw materials while importing finished products, and that over 600 million Africans remain without electricity; the African Development Bank estimates Africa requires $25 billion annually for universal electricity access.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa has no shortage of entrepreneurs and innovators, but lacks the institutional architecture to scale ideas—documentation, due diligence frameworks, and structures that can attract capital and survive beyond their founders. The next development challenge is building institutions capable of carrying ideas far enough to form credible partnerships and withstand scrutiny.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's SMEs account for approximately 60% of GDP and over 90% of all businesses, but face severe structural challenges including a $4.8 billion annual financing gap and limited market access. Information and Communication Technology is emerging as a potential solution to bridge these gaps and unlock entrepreneur potential.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has been upgraded from B2 to B1 by Moody's Ratings, reflecting improved financial position, asset quality and capitalisation. The upgrade was supported by the African Development Bank's recent entry as EBID's first institutional shareholder and the bank's progress towards investment-grade status.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
About 150 smallholder vegetable farmers in the Bono Region received training in good agronomic practices and vegetable nutrition for tomato, okra and amaranth production. The training, organised under the TAAT II Vegetable Compact Project, covered seed selection, planting seasons, land preparation, nursery management, and safe use of agrochemicals.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Invest in Africa has opened applications for the MicroGREEN Programme, a scheme funded by the African Development Bank aiming to support 1,000 young entrepreneurs aged 18–35 in Ghana and Senegal across agroforestry, fisheries, aquaculture and biodiversity value chains. Successful applicants will receive entrepreneurship training and business development support.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
VRA CEO Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo called on African utility companies to strengthen collaboration and harness the continent's natural resources to deliver affordable and reliable electricity, arguing that fragmented approaches and lack of cooperation hinder industrial growth and poverty reduction. He made the remarks at the Executive Committee Meeting of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) in Accra.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
SMEs in Ghana and Africa have unrealised potential due to deficient financial management capabilities; research by the University of Ghana Business School indicates that targeted financial literacy interventions can increase SME profits by approximately 26%, and digital financial tools offer a pathway to formalisation and sustainable growth.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments to place the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the centre of their development strategies and use it as a catalyst for industrialisation and economic transformation. His remarks came at the opening of a High-Level Conference on Governance, Critical Minerals and Conflict in Africa in Accra, where he stressed that Africa must responsibly harness its critical mineral resources to promote peace and drive sustainable economic transformation.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The West and Central Africa Regional Director of UNFPA urged parents and caregivers to provide adolescent girls with comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education to protect them from unintended pregnancies and maternal deaths, noting that more than 30 per cent of maternal mortality in the region is among adolescent girls and is preventable.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa has urged African governments to boost domestic investment in healthcare to end preventable maternal deaths, citing inadequate financing and unequal access to quality care in rural areas as key obstacles.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
While African governments are increasingly effective at raising capital through conferences and new financing vehicles, the real challenge is translating investment commitments into well-prepared, execution-ready projects; South Africa's experience shows only 42% of $91 billion in investment pledges since 2018 had actually flowed into the economy by March 2026.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →