African Development Bank Group and Michael Bloomberg to Drive Private Investment into Africa
The Global Sustainable Finance Conference stays focused on addressing systemic issues and highlights a big-picture perspective.
UDB Uganda – Winner of the 2025 Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Award
The Global Sustainable Finance Conference stays focused on addressing systemic issues and highlights a big-picture perspective.
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Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) awarded SSCI Certification
The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has been awarded the Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative (SSCI) Certification, a prestigious recognition that positions it as a pioneer in green and inclusive finance in Kenya. This historic milestone makes AFC the first institution in Kenya to achieve SSCI certification, reinforcing its commitment to aligning agricultural financing with global
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GSFC 2025: Message from Arshad Rab
The Global Sustainable Finance Conference stays focused on addressing systemic issues and highlights a big-picture perspective.
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Upscaling Skills for African DFIs in Developing Smart Proposals for Resource Mobilisation
The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), with the support of the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility, recently upskilled some African DFIs officials in the art of developing smart proposals for effective resource mobilisation. The workshop, conducted in early September 2025, provided the delegates with the necessary competence to craft a winning proposal for resource mobilization. A winning proposal
Strategic Handbook on Transition Financing for African DFIs, an initiative of CST and AADFI
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – September 12, 2025. The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), in collaboration with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST), brought together over 50 leaders and practitioners from African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) for a hybrid workshop on “Financing Africa’s Transition: A Strategic Handbook for African DFIs.” The workshop was held on September 11, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte
Renforcement des capacités des IFD : Atelier sur le mécanisme NDPSE de l’AIAFD en prélude à de la révision par les pairs 2026
The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) successfully concluded its “Consultative Workshop on the Implementation of AADFI Prudential Standards, Guidelines, and Rating System (PSGRS) for African Development Banking & Finance Institutions”, which was held from September 3 to 5, 2025. The program attracted over 200 participants from DFIs in Africa, regulatory authorities, central banks, and industry experts. The workshop deepened
Uganda Development Bank managing director on the challenges facing DFIs
African Business Magazine – 26/08/2025 Patricia Ojangole speaks to the imperative of low cost and patient capital and effective management in helping to fulfil DFI mandates. Patricia Ojangole exudes calm as she sits down for our impromptu interview on the sidelines of the Trade and Development Bank Group’s (TDB Group) Annual General Meetings in Kigali,
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Rapport de synthèse de l'atelier annuel 2025 de l'AIAFD
The 2025 Annual Workshop of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) marked the 50th Anniversary of the Association. The event was held on the theme “AADFI @ 50: Joining Forces for a More Sustainable and Greener Future for African DFIs” on May 26, 2025, at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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Mr. Thabo Thamane completes his term as AADFI Chairman
Mr. Thabo Thamane, CEO of the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), Botswana, has completed his tenure as Chairman of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) at the 51st Ordinary General Assembly, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Mr. Thamane was elected Chairman of AADFI in June 2019 during the 45th Ordinary General Assembly in
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