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Orange Sierra Leone takes Ethics and Compliance to a New Level

Globally renowned Telco, Orange has been present in Sierra Leone for only three years. Yet, it has already firmly stamped its innovative footprint on the country and its telecoms industry..

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Africa and the Myth of Industrialization

By Carlos Lopes Carefully developed backwards and forward linkages, and industrialization has the potential to diversify economies and reduce exposure to external shocks. Considering South Africa as an example –.

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First US representative to the AFDB, Harold Doley makes a case for Adesina

The first-ever U.S. representative to the African Development Bank, Harold Doley, has called for the country to support Akinwumi Adesina. He made this call in an open letter to the.

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African Union Development Agency and Ecobank Group announce focus areas on Joint Initiative to support Africa MSMEs

The African Union Development Agency and Ecobank Group have announced the key focus areas of their joint initiative to support Africa’s Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Small and Medium.

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Nigeria: High on Hydrocarbon?

COVID-19 struck the world. The impact has been tragic! For some nations like Nigeria, it’s been a double tragedy. The virus attacked not only the health of citizens but also.

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NATSAVE set to support SMEs in Zambia amidst COVID-19 disruption

  The National Savings and Credit Bank of Zambia, NATSAVE, have said it plans to help in securing about 200,000 jobs in the country through its revolving loan scheme and.

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African Development Bank refutes claims that it plans to provide financial support to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – The African Development Bank has become aware of an inaccurate news article stating that the institution plans to provide financial support to the East African Crude.

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5 Reasons Why African Businesses should not be on Pause

By Ken Giami The whole world may seem to be on Pause and lockdown following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people and businesses. Still, African entrepreneurs, businesses and.

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African Development Bank wins’ industry gong for pioneering 2019 social bond issue

This Environmental Finance 2020 bond award was given by an independent panel comprising 30 of the world’s largest green, social and sustainability bond investors ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The African.

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Akinwumi Adesina: Africa’s Optimist-in-chief & ALM African of the Year 2019

Easily one of Africa’s most illustrious sons, the continent’s promoter – in – chief, and President, African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina’s pro-Africa shuttles across the globe is receiving.

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