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The African Development Bank Group works to reduce poverty and improve living conditions on the continent. RTs ≠ endorsements.

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Joined December 2009

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  1. "We cannot light up with potential. It is not acceptable for the continent to be called 'the dark continent'." Watch talking about the Bank's efforts to light up and power .

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  2. has completed a solar resource mapping, revealing massive solar potential for power generation, says Arnold Simwaba, Director of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Water in Zambia, at the ongoing Africa Energy Market Place, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

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  3. Nigeria plans to invest $3.2 billion per year in energy generation and transmission projects, says Suleiman Z. Hassan, Minister of Power, Public Works and Housing, as he presents 's energy sector at Africa Energy Market Place.

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  4. 's development priority is to ensure affordable, clean and modern access to its people: Seleshi B. Awulachew, Minister of Water, Irrigation and Electricity, on Ethiopia energy sector at Africa Energy Market Place.

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  5. "Potential is not going to light up . We need to make it happen." said opening the Africa Energy Market Place.

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  6. struggles to attract investments, because it's difficult to prepare bankable projects. This is why the African Development Bank has established the Africa Investment Forum, says , Senior Director, at Africa Energy Market Place.

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  7. The African Development Bank has placed energy in as a top priority of its High 5 agenda, plans to commit $12 billion in 2016-2020, says , Vice President, Power, Energy and Climate, as Africa Energy Market Place opens.

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  8. 'Africa cannot develop in the dark. The lack of electricity has made uncompetitive', calls for increased investment in Africa's energy, at ongoing Africa Energy Market Place, in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

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  9. Did you know sub-Saharan has undiscovered energy resources estimated at about 115.34 billion barrels of oil and 21.05 trillion cubic metres of gas? Follow us for the Africa Energy Market Place (AEMP).

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  10. 5 focus countries 🇨🇮🇪🇬🇪🇹🇳🇬🇿🇲 300 leaders from & around the world 🌍 200 transactions under discussion for > $50 billion total investment value, building up to Welcome to the Africa Energy Market Place:

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  11. The African Development Bank is among top 4 organizations that share transparent and on project impact, results, and evaluation. Among 45 development organizations ranked by , the Bank rose 6 positions since 2016

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  12. Renewed partnership: the Bank and will now cooperate in 2 new areas: expanding access to electricity for Benin’s rural and peri-urban areas and collaborating more expansively on regional investments

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  13. Solid waste can be an engine for . , employment & innovative products could create new value chains while addressing social and environmental issues. We have 3 suggestions to make that happen in 👉🏿

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  14. : in 5 words or less, how can we improve quality of life for the people of ? See a part of our strategy:

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  15. Africa produces 75% of global cocoa production? In addition to developing value chains, we also work to support producers in and to reduce volatility of international prices

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  16. Jul 2

    Today at the mission stop in , MCC COO and Senior VP Charles Boamah announced new opportunities for collaboration on MCC's Compact and our new authority to make cross-border, regional investments

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  17. holds people AND nations back from reaching their full potential. We can and must do better for every child’s . Leadership is key. RT if you agree!

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  18. has huge renewable energy potential... - 325 days of strong sunlight ☀️ - 15% of the world’s hydropower potential 🌊 - Good potential in wind and geothermal energy 🍃 How can we solve the continent's deficit?

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  19. 18 African countries grew above 5% in 2017, and 37 countries above 3%. The prospects for growth in the year ahead are actually much brighter. ’s economies remain resilient despite the global economic headwinds, and climate and regional shocks 💪🏿

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  20. Women in informal cross-border trade in Sub-Saharan Africa are an untapped potential to feed, integrate and industrialize . Read new blog: 👉🏿 Do you agree?

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