L'African Development Bank Group et le Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) ont signé un accord de financement de 80 M€+18,3 M$ pour moderniser les équipements et étendre les infrastructures du port de la capitale économique du #Bénin : bit.ly/41hzaJE

One day to go until the virtual launch of the report "Africa's Urbanisation Dynamics 2025". We will be online from 1400-1530 GMT/1500 - 1630 GMT+1 on 6 March 2025. Don't miss out! Register here: bit.ly/3EYSrH9.

At its current pace, gender parity could take 134 years. That's why this #IWD2025, the theme is 'Accelerate Action'—let’s break systemic barriers & biases. 🎥 Watch Nadia Calviño & Yuriko Backes highlight the importance of inclusion, equal opportunities & lasting change.

#IWD2025: 10 years of action, 10 years of progress for women in Africa! From financing women-led businesses to promoting #GenderEquality in all sectors, the African Development Bank Group has committed over $3 billion through initiatives like #AFAWA. bit.ly/3QVh221 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) supports sustainable urban development projects that address gender gaps in access to basic services, create jobs for women & youth and reduce gender-based violence. Happy #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #Sixyearsofgreenimpact

Ministry of Infrastructure | Rwanda City of Kigali Dr.Jimmy Gasore Olivier Kabera ABIMANA FIDELE Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO Minister of Food and Drinks🇷🇼 African Development Bank Group Aissa Toure Sarr KUTI seeks to improve Kigali’s urban transport infrastructure by upgrading 3 key junctions: Chez Lando, Gishushu & Sonatubes. This initiative is expected to create approximately 400 jobs during the construction phase, with 30% of these opportunities designated for women.

The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF), hosted by African Development Bank Group, is proud to have financed the feasibility and other studies of the KUTI project, secured USD 100m in funding from the ADF & brought in implementation partners. We wish Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) all the best in boosting mobility in Kigali.

The @umdf_afdb teams up with Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 & @DFC_fellowship to strengthen African municipalities' capacity in climate resilience & urban planning ➡️ training courses. 10 cities will participate in the first course starting Sep 2025 online & in #Copenhagen: bit.ly/3S9sub2

📢 All urban actors are invited to a free online workshop, “Mapping and Monitoring Urban Forests" on Wed 7 May 2025 organised with the support of Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) African Development Bank Group. Learn more & register: bit.ly/4m28Rzm.

EOI - Consultancy services for the development of City Diagnostics and Action Plans for the Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) - PICU. Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/4jfwAcW Deadline: 23 May 2025

EOI - Consultancy services to conduct the mid-term review of the Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) - PICU. Deadline: 23 May 2025 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/43kIfRI

Happening today at #AfDBAM2025 at 1100-1200 GMT.

The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) was pleased to discuss potential collaborations in water & sanitation, urban planning, and transport in Africa with 6 Spanish companies on the sidelines of #AfDBAM2025. #sustainableurbandevelopment #Sixyearsofgreenimpact

At #FFD4, the OECD will inform discussions on enhancing financing for sustainable development. Follow our side events and explore our contributions to the Sevilla Platform for Action ➡️ brnw.ch/21wTE6E

The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) is proud to have approved a grant of $500,000 to fund the feasibility study of Phase 1 of the pioneering cable car project in #Kigali. Learn more: bit.ly/4k6GNsF #GreenTransport #SustainableDevelopment #ImproveQualityOfLife

The Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) expands #urbandevelopment support to 3 new African cities! ✅Bamako, Mali ✅Niamey, Niger ✅Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. We will work with these cities to identify high-impact projects. #ClimateResilience #ImproveQualityOfLife

Don’t miss this webinar on unlocking investment & mobilizing sustainable finance for Africa's growing cities. Hear from urban experts, municipal financial officers & finance professionals. 30 June 2025, 1030-1200 Paris time. Register here: bit.ly/45ErDqU.

A capacity-building workshop on #smartcity development in Moroni, #Comoros, hosted & funded by Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF), explored smart waste, energy & transport solutions for the city. 30+ stakeholders from public & private sector participated. #UrbanDevelopment #SixYearsofGreenImpact

The Kisumu City Action Plan is launched! The plan leverages the city’s strategic location to transform it into a vibrant lakeside metropolis & a thriving regional commercial hub.  #Kenya Kisumu County Gov. Anyang' Nyong'o @afdb_Group County Government of Kisumu

Through its African Cities Program (ACP), Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) carried out a city diagnostics stakeholder engagement workshop, as part of the process of creating a city action plan for Kribi, #Cameroon. #sustainableurbandevelopment #Sixyearsofgreenimpact