The African Development Bank (AfDB) was established in 1964 with the goal of reducing poverty and promoting economic and social development in Africa. The AfDB provides grants to African governments and invests in private companies operating in Africa. While it is a smaller development bank, the AfDB is increasingly taking a leadership role in initiatives to promote infrastructure financing and regional integration in Africa.
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Related Resources
Joint CSO Submission on AfDB Draft ISS Guidance Notes
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AfDB Toolkit Summary (English)
AfDB Toolkit (French)
AfDB Toolkit Summary (French)
CSO Joint Statement for AfDB on Civil Society (EN)
Déclaration conjointe pour la BAD sur la société civile (FR)