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<p>Shareholders of the African Development Banks have shown strong commitment for the Bank’s plans to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic amid a possible third wave of infection and poor access to vaccine on the continent. This was part of the resolutions reached at the three-day 56th annual virtual meetings of the Bank Group which ended on Friday. Speaking on the final day of the meeting, the Bank’s president, Akinwumi Adesina stressed that the lives of 1.2 billion people in Africa are at risk and it remains crucial for every African to have access to quality healthcare as well as social protection. The next annual meetings will be hosted by Ghana in 2022&#8230;.</p>


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AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings: AfDB members show support to bank’s move in tackling Covid-19 pandemic

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<p>As the world looks to build back better from the Covid-19 pandemic, African economies need concerted efforts and support from development partners, and the private sector to achieve desired outcomes for growth. For countries in Western and Central Africa, beyond the pandemic, the effects of climate change is also a source of concern. But these challenges also offer an opportunity for a greener recovery.  This CNBC Africa panel of experts looks at how to address these issues&#8230;.</p>


How can countries in Western & Central Africa chart a better future for energy

How can countries in Western & Central Africa chart a better future for energy, climate resilience?

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<p>The final day of the African Development Banks’ 56th annual meetings hosted a virtual panel discussion on how best Africa can build its healthcare defence system. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the need to build a strong healthcare system as Africa prepares for future shocks. Leading the conversations AFDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Ghana’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, and Chair of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank, Kenneth Ofori-atta, Senegal’s Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation Amadou Hott, and the World Health Organisation’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti&#8230;.</p>


AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings:  How best Africa can build its Healthcare Defence System

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<p>To kick-start the Annual meetings of the African Development Bank, a high-level knowledge event tagged “From debt resolution to growth – The road ahead for Africa”. Some of the speakers include Kristina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation, Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance, Ethiopia, Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget &#038; National Planning, Nigeria, Domitien Ndihokubwayo, Minister of Finance, Burundi, Alamine Ousmane Mey, Minister of Economic, Planning and Regional Development, Cameroon Tarek Amer, Governor, Central Bank of Egypt&#8230;.</p>


AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings: From debt resolution to growth – The road ahead for Africa

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<p>This year, the 56th annual meetings of the board of governors of the African development bank and the 47th annual meeting of the African development fund, will be virtual , and will take place between today the 23rd and 25th of June. The theme of this year’s meeting is “building resilient economies in post covid-19 Africa”. Governors of the bank’s 54 regional and 27 non-regional member countries are expected to be in attendance of the opening ceremony&#8230;.</p>


Opening Ceremony of the African Development Bank’s 2021 Annual Meetings

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<p>Billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim joins CNBC Africa for a one-on-one conversation to examine the current status of the UK-Africa trade relationship, future policy trade avenues, the impact of COVID in Africa and the continent’s path to recovery&#8230;.</p>


The UK – Africa Forum: Billionaire Mo Ibrahim on deepening UK-Africa trade

The UK – Africa Forum: Billionaire Mo Ibrahim on deepening UK-Africa trade, COVID-19 response

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<p>Africa’s most popular horse-racing event returns this year and again with Covid-19 regulations in mind. Find out what the City of Durban is planning to keep The Vodacom Durban July going after 125 years&#8230;.</p>


Durban’s July Grand Experience Launch

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<p>In the lead up to the Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit, the Shared Value Africa Initiative recently hosted the CEO Connect.  This round-table took the form of an open discussion between thought leaders and prominent Shared Value voices to engage on views, experiences, challenges and possible solutions to some of the challenges faced by African organizations&#8230;.</p>


Shared Value Africa Initiative hosts the CEO Connect discussions

The Shared Value Africa Initiative hosts CEO Connect discussions

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<p>The Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC announce a historic new partnership in line with enabling the continent to strengthen epidemic preparedness and response and to build more resilient health systems&#8230;.</p>


Mastercard Foundation to deploy $1.3bn in collaboration with Africa CDC to save lives

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<p>With many economies on the continent having faced a recession as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some predict the road to recovery will need consolidated but creative economic models. In this conversation we look at alternative financing options for economies on the continent. With many countries trying to rebuild their economies after COVID-19, it is fundamental that they see this as a unique opportunity to lay the foundation for a green, resilient, and inclusive future&#8230;.</p>


Finding alternative financing options for African economies

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<p>The Africa Continental Free Trade Area is the world’s largest free trade area since the formation of the World Trade Organization. Yet, with Intra-Africa trade and commerce currently below 18 per cent, it is the lowest across the world’s geographic blocs. Join CNBC Africa as a panel of experts and policy leaders find out how the full potential of the AfCFTA can be realised to boost intra-African trade by a potential 52.3 per cent lifting and lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty&#8230;.</p>


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Unlocking Africa’s Dynamic Possibilities through the AfCFTA

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<p>In 2019, Pan-African lender, UBA started the UBA Africa Conversations, which is an annual thought leadership symposium that discusses pertinent issues that affect Africa and Africans. This year’s theme “Africa to the world” highlights the work of esteemed Africans in and outside the continent as they impact relevant sectors. The panellists for UBA Africa conversations for 2021 are Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus the Director-General of the World Health Organisation. The session was moderated by Chairman of UBA, Tony Elumelu&#8230;.</p>


UBA Africa Conversations 2021:  Africa to the World

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<p>The Governor of Rwanda&#8217;s Central Bank, John Rwangobwa expects the country&#8217;s economy to rebound back from last year&#8217;s recession in the first half of this year as the economy starts to open up amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In this special CNBC Africa spoke to him on the monetary policy and outlook for 2021&#8230;.</p>


In conversation with Governor Rwangombwa on Rwanda’s monetary policy & 2021 outlook

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<p>The accelerator program for “purpose-driven female start-up founders seek to equip women to lead disruption in different sectors of the economy. This is put together by the Nigeria Digital Economy Summit in collaboration with the Foresight Seeds Fund. So far 474 applications were received, and the finalists will interface with an international panel of judges. So, let&#8217;s get right into it and find out what interesting ideas will be unveiled&#8230;.</p>


Purpose-driven Female Start-ups: How to equip women to lead disruption in different economic sectors

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<p>Africans all over the world commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity- now called the African Union on May 25th. Today, international non-profit advocacy organisation; One Campaign celebrates African solidarity, diversity and creativity. The theme of this year is arts, culture and heritage – the levers of building the Africa we want. This year however, we are celebrating in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic which has pushed the continent into its worst recession in 25 years, but is there light at the end of the tunnel? The African Continental Free Trade Area is an initiative many believe can help African economies recover from the impact of the pandemic. Dr Abdu Mukhtar, African Development Bank’s Director of the Industrial and Trade Development Department shares some perspective on this&#8230;.</p>


Africa Day: Finding solutions to African problems through innovation

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<p>Many of the tools we need to build the circular economy are already readily available to us. And many businesses are now harnessing them to make their own supply chains more sustainable. However, it’s not enough for businesses to simply adopt these tools and practices themselves. But why is adoption of these practices taking longer than many experts previously predicted and how can it be made sustainable?&#8230;</p>


Why the transition to a circular economy is important to Africa’s growth

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<p>On this special episode of Focus On, we will delve deep into the activities of AFEX Commodities Exchange &#8211; an organisation that is doing their bit to support food security in Africa. In 2020, AFEX marked five years in Nigeria, and CEO Ayodeji Balogun says they have built a network of over 160 thousand farmers and facilitated over two hundred thousand metric tonnes in trade. We will reflect on their journey so far&#8230;.</p>


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AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings: AfDB members show support to bank’s move in tackling Covid-19 pandemic

How can countries in Western & Central Africa chart a better future for energy, climate resilience?

AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings: How best Africa can build its Healthcare Defence System

AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings: From debt resolution to growth – The road ahead for Africa

Opening Ceremony of the African Development Bank’s 2021 Annual Meetings

The UK – Africa Forum: Billionaire Mo Ibrahim on deepening UK-Africa trade, COVID-19 response

Durban’s July Grand Experience Launch

The Shared Value Africa Initiative hosts CEO Connect discussions

Mastercard Foundation to deploy $1.3bn in collaboration with Africa CDC to save lives

Finding alternative financing options for African economies

Unlocking Africa’s Dynamic Possibilities through the AfCFTA

UBA Africa Conversations 2021: Africa to the World

In conversation with Governor Rwangombwa on Rwanda’s monetary policy & 2021 outlook

Purpose-driven Female Start-ups: How to equip women to lead disruption in different economic sectors

Africa Day: Finding solutions to African problems through innovation

Why the transition to a circular economy is important to Africa’s growth

AFEX CEO Balogun reflects on impact over the past 5 years

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Debates

AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings: AfDB members show support to bank’s move in tackling Covid-19 pandemic

How can countries in Western & Central Africa chart a better future for energy, climate resilience?

AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings: How best Africa can build its Healthcare Defence System

AfDB’s 2021 Annual Meetings: From debt resolution to growth – The road ahead for Africa

Opening Ceremony of the African Development Bank’s 2021 Annual Meetings

The UK – Africa Forum: Billionaire Mo Ibrahim on deepening UK-Africa trade, COVID-19 response

Durban’s July Grand Experience Launch

The Shared Value Africa Initiative hosts CEO Connect discussions

Mastercard Foundation to deploy $1.3bn in collaboration with Africa CDC to save lives

Finding alternative financing options for African economies

Unlocking Africa’s Dynamic Possibilities through the AfCFTA

UBA Africa Conversations 2021: Africa to the World

In conversation with Governor Rwangombwa on Rwanda’s monetary policy & 2021 outlook

Purpose-driven Female Start-ups: How to equip women to lead disruption in different economic sectors

Africa Day: Finding solutions to African problems through innovation

Why the transition to a circular economy is important to Africa’s growth

AFEX CEO Balogun reflects on impact over the past 5 years

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