The European Investment Bank (EIB) has formally agreed on a total of US$567mn of new financing for three projects to support sustainable transport, clean energy and internet access projects in North, West and East Africa
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AfDB unveils multi-sectoral nutrition action plan to reduce stunting
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled a new multi-sectoral nutrition action plan to increase investments to reduce stunting by 40 per cent in African children aged under five by 2025
Blockchain to transform African economies: UWIN
Research from Unleashing the Wealth in Nations (UWIN) has revealed that 70 per cent of professional investors believe blockchain and modern technology will have a positive impact on Africa over the next five years
Ireland partners with TradeMark East Africa to boost Tanzania’s economy
Ireland has launched a new partnership worth US$1.14mn with Trademark East Africa to facilitate increased trade and improve income opportunities within Tanzania’s agriculture sector
MCC selects Benin as eligible to develop a concurrent regional compact
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting on 11 December 2018 and approved Benin as eligible to develop a concurrent regional compact