Archives Tag: AfDB

Opportunities

Apply for the AFDB Fashionomics Africa Program

April 19, 2022

  In collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme, Parsons School of Design, strategic consulting and communications agency BPCM, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the African Development Bank Fashionomics Africa is inviting applications for its 2024 AFDB Fashionomics Africa Program. Read more about Opportunities African fashion brands are invited to apply for the AFDB Fashionomics … Continue reading Apply for the AFDB Fashionomics Africa Program

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Scholarships

Apply For the African Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship 2025

April 19, 2022

  Applications are open for the 2025 Africa Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship program, which aims to enhance the capacity for human resources in Africa. Read more about Scholarships The scholarship is an initiative of the Africa Development Bank (AFDB) in collaboration with the Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) to enhance human resource capacity and … Continue reading Apply For the African Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship 2025

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Opportunities

The African Development Bank (AfDB) 2023 Virtual Internship Program for Students

April 19, 2022

  The African Development Bank (AfDB) invites students from across the continent to apply for its Virtual Internship Program. It is designed for young Africans and should help them gain professional and practical experience with the bank, and prepare them for a future career in a corporate setting. Read more about Opportunities The AfDB Virtual … Continue reading The African Development Bank (AfDB) 2023 Virtual Internship Program for Students

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Fashion Opportunities

$10,000 Cash Prize on Offer in the AfDB Fashionomics Africa Contest 2023 for Fashion Entrepreneurs

April 19, 2022

  The African Development Bank (AfDB) invites fashion entrepreneurs to enter its Fashionomics Africa online competition for sustainable fashion. If you are building a business that will transform how clothing is produced, used, and recycled, you should consider getting involved in this contest. Read more about Opportunities Through this competition, the AfDB and its partners … Continue reading $10,000 Cash Prize on Offer in the AfDB Fashionomics Africa Contest 2023 for Fashion Entrepreneurs

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Opportunities

$140,000 In Grants on Offer in the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 AgriPitch Competition

April 19, 2022

The African Development Bank (AfDB) invites AgriTech startups from across the continent to enter its AgriPitch competition. If you are a startup founder in the agriculture industry, you may consider applying for this contest. If the AfDB selects your startup to participate, you’ll stand the chance of sharing from a total grant pool of $140,000. … Continue reading $140,000 In Grants on Offer in the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 AgriPitch Competition

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Africa Opportunities

Apply For The African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 Virtual Internship Program

April 19, 2022

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is accepting applications from suitably qualified candidates who want to enrol in its Virtual Internship Program. Read more about Opportunities This internship program is organized under the Bank’s Talent Management Framework, which is designed to achieve sustainable growth in five target areas on the continent: agro-business, energy, industrialization, integration, and … Continue reading Apply For The African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 Virtual Internship Program

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Awards Opportunities

$6,000 In Cash Prizes On Offer In The AfDB Fashionomics Africa Contest

April 19, 2022

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is inviting fashion businesses from across the continent to enter its Fashionomics Africa contest. The competition targets designers who create sustainable fashion products and offers cash prizes, branding, and mentoring to winning entrants. Read more about Opportunities This contest is organized by the AfDB in conjunction with the United Nations … Continue reading $6,000 In Cash Prizes On Offer In The AfDB Fashionomics Africa Contest

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Opportunities

African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 Innovation Lab ESO360 Program

April 19, 2022

  Are you running a business incubator, accelerator or fund that supports businesses to start up and grow? Are you interested in growing your entrepreneurship support organization to the next level? Do you want to boost the quality of your programs, engage more effectively with your community, and sustain your work and impact? Read more … Continue reading African Development Bank (AfDB) 2022 Innovation Lab ESO360 Program

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Opportunities

Win $100,000 In Business Grants In The AfDB YouthAdapt Challenge 2021

April 19, 2022

  The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) have launched the African Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthAdapt) Challenge. The competition aims to identify and support youth-led enterprises in Africa to build climate-resiliency capabilities. Read more about Opportunities  Young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 who run an MSME and … Continue reading Win $100,000 In Business Grants In The AfDB YouthAdapt Challenge 2021

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Did You Know?

Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations

April 19, 2022

  It is an indisputable fact that Nigeria as a geographical entity houses and produces to the world most of the world’s best minds. Contrary to our current reality of profligate and inept personalities holding leadership positions in the country, Nigerians, home and abroad, have always been recognised for their ingenuity and astute leadership qualities. … Continue reading Nigerians Leading Various Multilateral Organisations

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BUSINESS Opportunities

African Development Bank: AgriPitch Competition

April 19, 2022

  The African Development Bank has launched this year’s iteration of its yearly Youth Agripreneur Agri-Pitch Competition and DealRoom. The aim of the initiative is to encourage young agripreneurs who are looking to scale their businesses. The idea is to foster food security across regions on the continent hence solve an existential problem in Africa. … Continue reading African Development Bank: AgriPitch Competition

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Politics

Analysis: Akin Adesina’s Exoneration at AfDB

April 19, 2022

  On July 28, an independent audit panel finally exonerated the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akin Adesina, after a string of charges had threatened to snap his credibility. Background: In a 16 point allegation surfacing from whistleblowers in different sections of the organisation, an internal ethics committee was immediately set up to … Continue reading Analysis: Akin Adesina’s Exoneration at AfDB

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Politics

Akinwumi Adesina Cleared Of Corruption Charges

April 19, 2022

  High profile Nigerian economist and banker, Akinwumi Adesina, has been cleared of corruption allegations levelled against him by whistleblowers in the African Development Bank (AFDB). An independent team of experts, headed by Mary Robinson (former Irish President) discredited accusations raised against the Nigerian. Popular for his elegant suits and bow ties, 60-year-old Adesina in … Continue reading Akinwumi Adesina Cleared Of Corruption Charges

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BUSINESS

Akinwunmi Adesina Endorsed For Second Term As President of African Development Bank

April 19, 2022

Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has been endorsed by the African Development Bank (AFDB) to remain as president of the bank for a second term. During the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council (comprising 55 ministers of foreign affairs serving as representatives of member countries) which was held during the African Union Summit … Continue reading Akinwunmi Adesina Endorsed For Second Term As President of African Development Bank

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BUSINESS

AfDB to Provide $300 Million Funding for New Agro-Processing Zones

April 19, 2022

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it will be funding the establishment of new special agro-processing zones (SAPZ) in Nigeria to the tune of $300 million. This represents about 60 percent of the estimated cost of setting up the zones across the country. Read more about Business Work on the zones is expected to commence … Continue reading AfDB to Provide $300 Million Funding for New Agro-Processing Zones

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