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Post COVID-19: Africa’s growth stands to rebound to 3% in 2021, says AfDB in African Economic Outlook 2020 Supplement

Africa’s economic growth could rebound in 2021, provided that governments manage the COVID-19 infection rate well, according to updated forecasts from the African ...

By Baobab AfricaJuly 8, 20200

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Global experts call for a radical health policy shift in post COVID-19 Africa

Global health experts and practitioners at a policy webinar hosted by the African Development Institute (ADI) called for a “Marshall Plan on Inclusive ...

By Baobab AfricaJuly 8, 20200

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'Build a solid macro-economic policy environment, protect local investments and strengthen intra-African trade,'

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) recently held its virtual 52nd Plenary Session with the official opening and keynote by Hon. Betty C. ...

By Baobab AfricaJuly 7, 20200

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Ecobank spearheads new private sector initiative to end malaria

Ecobank Group confirms its commitment to support ending malaria, launching the first-of-its-kind Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative in partnership with Dakar-based not-for-profit strategic ...

By Baobab AfricaJuly 3, 20200

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African Development Bank is 4th on global transparency index

Publish What You Fund has ranked the African Development Bank fourth out of 47 global development institutions on its Aid Transparency Index. The Index ...

By Baobab AfricaJune 25, 20200

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OPINION – African lives matter, too; Energy Policy decisions should consider their needs

By NJ Ayuk As African oil and gas countries struggle with Covid-19’s devastating impact on demand, two international groups seem to be celebrating ...

By Baobab AfricaJune 23, 20200

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Social enterprise shines light on Nigeria's street kids in dark days of pandemic

As the sun rises over deserted streets, a group of volunteers prepares for their day. For a few hours – from late morning ...

By Baobab AfricaJune 18, 20200

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“Times of unprecedented crisis present unique opportunities for unprecedented action”

By Graça Machel, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr. Vera Songwe, Maria Ramos COVID 19 has unearthed massive inequalities within our societies and brought to ...

By Baobab AfricaJune 18, 20200

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Dangote to boost economic diversification with maiden clinker shipment

To reaffirm its status as the biggest cement producer in Africa, Dangote Cement has set the pace with the exportation of 27,800 metric ...

By Baobab AfricaJune 18, 20200

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Opinion: Dealing with the deadly concoction of disease and disaster

By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General Today in India and Bangladesh, millions of people are hunkered down in shelters, many with masks on their ...

By Baobab AfricaJune 15, 20200

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African Development Bank COVID-19 response: Moving from commitment to action

The African Development Bank as responded swiftly to the needs of its member countries during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank’s operations have ...

By Baobab AfricaJune 14, 20200

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Surviving as a private university in COVID-19 era: The AIT experience

‘A hunter does not have mercy on a sick animal’ (an Akan adage) The thought of the above adage is illustrated by the ...

By Baobab AfricaJune 14, 20200

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Post COVID-19: Africa’s growth stands to rebound to 3% in 2021, says AfDB in African Economic Outlook 2020 Supplement

Global experts call for a radical health policy shift in post COVID-19 Africa

'Build a solid macro-economic policy environment, protect local investments and strengthen intra-African trade,'

Ecobank spearheads new private sector initiative to end malaria

African Development Bank is 4th on global transparency index

OPINION – African lives matter, too; Energy Policy decisions should consider their needs

Social enterprise shines light on Nigeria's street kids in dark days of pandemic

“Times of unprecedented crisis present unique opportunities for unprecedented action”

Dangote to boost economic diversification with maiden clinker shipment

Opinion: Dealing with the deadly concoction of disease and disaster

African Development Bank COVID-19 response: Moving from commitment to action

Surviving as a private university in COVID-19 era: The AIT experience

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