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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: African Development Bank Group and Rwanda Water Resources Board Launch Flood-Adaptation Project in Rwanda

The African Development Bank and Rwanda have initiated a flood adaptation project to enhance community resilience in western Rwanda with a $9 million grant.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Guarantee Fund EAT-TMEDE: Renewal of the financing agreement between the Greek Development Bank and TMEDE

A new financing agreement has been signed between the Greek Development Bank and TMEDE to extend the operation of the Guarantee Fund until December 31, 2026.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

AfDB, AU push visa-free travel to boost AfCFTA

African policymakers are advocating for visa-free travel across the continent to enhance economic development under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With Economic Problems and Without Insurance: This Is How Uber Drivers Work in Latin America

A study conducted by Uber and the Inter-American Development Bank reveals that most Uber drivers in Latin America face economic difficulties, lack social security coverage, and are burdened with debt.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

EBRD reports resilient regional economic growth

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's report highlights unexpectedly strong GDP growth in the region, specifically in sub-Saharan Africa, amid external economic challenges.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria Secures $100 Million From European Bank to Finance Project Bridge

Nigeria has received a $100 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support the nationwide connectivity initiative, Project Bridge.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has increased the economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has raised its economic growth forecasts for Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania for this year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

World Bank: Complete Gender Equality in the Workplace Does Not Exist Anywhere in the World

A World Bank report reveals that even with gender equality laws in place, actual implementation is only about 50%, indicating significant ongoing barriers for women in the workforce.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

ECOWAS, AfDB inaugurate board for $15bn Lagosโ€“Abidjan highway

The ECOWAS and the African Development Bank have established a Board of Directors for the $15 billion Lagosโ€“Abidjan Highway project, marking a significant step in the project's operational phase.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wait, BGK: We will support Polish companies

The president of the Polish Development Bank, Mirosล‚aw Czekaj, emphasizes the need to create conditions for domestic companies to effectively pursue contracts for upcoming projects.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Sang-jin, Chairman of Korea Development Bank, states 'Difficult to intervene with Homeplus' and rejects MBK support request

Park Sang-jin, Chairman of Korea Development Bank, has refused a support request by MBK Partners for urgent operational funding for Homeplus, stating that they have no involvement with the company.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: African Development Bank, UNDP and Partners Launch the Ai 10 Billion Initiative During 2026 Nairobi Ai Forum

The African Development Bank and UNDP have launched the AI 10 Billion Initiative to enhance AI adoption and digital economic growth in Africa.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

A development bank that is too small

A report highlights concerns from Dr. Sheinbaum regarding Mexico's stagnant economy and the lack of results from the Mexico Plan despite ambitious infrastructure project announcements.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

US sanctions force acceleration of the digital euro

US sanctions are pushing the European Central Bank to expedite the development of a digital euro to avoid dependence on foreign payment systems.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

World Bank to approve $500m Nigeria loan in March

The World Bank is poised to approve a $500 million loan to Nigeria to enhance agricultural productivity and create jobs.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

How journalist Radko Kuruc became a banker convicted for bribes along with the Brhel family

Radko Kuruc, a former journalist and current chairman of the Slovak Guarantee and Development Bank, has been convicted for bribery in connection with the Mรฝtnik case but continues to deny the charges against him.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeriaโ€™s World Bank IDA debt hits $18.7bn

Nigeria's debt to the World Bank's International Development Association has increased to $18.7 billion, marking a significant rise of $1.9 billion in one year.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EIB: โ‚ฌ30 million to the Municipality of Thessaloniki for sustainable urban development and climate resilience projects

The European Investment Bank is investing โ‚ฌ30 million in the Municipality of Thessaloniki for sustainable urban development and climate resilience projects as part of a new funding agreement.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AUC Chairperson Had a Constructive Meeting With the H.E. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the @afdb_group

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank, to discuss financial strategies and the AU-AfDB partnership.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Fire Development in the Cabin - Plane Had to Land in Vรฆrnes

A plane en route to Tromsรธ had to make an emergency landing in Vรฆrnes due to overheating of a power bank in the cabin, causing smoke but no serious injuries.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: CDEDI Warns Finance Bank Ruling Will Hurt Malawians and Damage the Economy

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) warns that the Supreme Court's ruling to force the government to pay billions to Finance Bank will harm Malawians and worsen the economic crisis.

Feb 13 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Development bank closes 2025 with profits of 58.6 billion pesos: Treasury

The Mexican development bank reported profits of 58.6 billion pesos for the year 2025, despite global inflationary pressures and monetary adjustments.

Feb 13 โ€ข 01:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

CBN commits to reforms, economic stability

The Central Bank of Nigeria has committed to significant economic reforms to stabilize the economy and target a $1 trillion economy by 2030, as discussed during a trade fair event.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: 39th African Union Summit - With His Four Cardinal Points, the African Development Bank Plans to Accelerate Agenda 2063

The African Development Bank, led by President Dr Sidi Ould Tah, will promote its strategic vision at the 39th African Union Summit to enhance Africa's growth and development efforts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Copelouzosโ€™ Thrace FSRU under the โ€œmicroscopeโ€ of the American DFC and EXIM

The American Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Export-Import Bank (EXIM) are exploring financial support for the Copelouzos Group's FSRU project in Greece, which aims to enhance the country's liquefied natural gas capabilities.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

TREK Development: Framework Agreement with EIB for strategic actions in Greece and Cyprus

TREK Development has signed a Framework Agreement with the European Investment Bank to support strategic actions in Greece and Cyprus over the next four years.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: โ€œInvesting in Africa is also a matter of regional stabilityโ€

The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development emphasizes the importance of investing in Africa for regional stability through infrastructure and financial projects.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

TREK Development: Framework Agreement with the European Investment Bank for strategic actions in Greece and Cyprus

TREK Development has announced a Framework Agreement with the European Investment Bank to implement strategic actions in Greece and Cyprus over the next four years.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Sugar council, NEXIM Bank strike multi-billion sugar deal

The National Sugar Development Council and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank have established a strategic partnership to finance significant sugar projects in Nigeria.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Regional Disparities Increasing Intergenerational Wealth Transmission Should Be Mitigated Through Balanced Development

Research indicates that widening gaps between regions in South Korea are diminishing intergenerational economic mobility.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

New ILTE Supervisory Council Members Approved

The Lithuanian government has appointed two international experts to the ILTE supervisory council as part of a transformative effort to enhance the functions of the national development bank.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Funding Programs for Small and Medium Enterprises: Support and Consulting Guidance from the National Bank

The National Bank collaborates with the Greek Development Bank to provide guaranteed financing programs aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises in Greece.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: World Bank Reviews Nafaa's Flagship Fisheries Project

The World Bank is conducting an Implementation Support Mission in Monrovia to oversee the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project, focusing on food security and economic development.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Education in Mexico: When Territory Decides Destiny

The article discusses how geographic location is a significant determinant of educational outcomes in Mexico, as highlighted by a recent report from the Inter-American Development Bank.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

EBRD provides record 2.9 billion euros to Ukraine in 2025, prioritizing war-hit energy sector

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced it will provide a record 2.9 billion euros to Ukraine in 2025, focusing on the war-affected energy sector.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Development bank asks banks to 'renounce profits' to boost credit for SMEs

Roberto Lazzeri, director general of Nacional Financiera and Bancomext, urged banks to increase credit placement for Small and Medium Enterprises, even if it means sacrificing some profits.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Development Bank: KfW Simplifies Funding for Housing

The KfW development bank is streamlining its housing support programs from six to two to facilitate quicker investment in Germany.

Feb 4 โ€ข 19:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

EBRD investments in the Baltic states reached a record last year

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reported that its investments in the Baltic states reached a record high of 654 million euros last year, with Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia seeing significant increases in funding for various projects.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: President Ramaphosa To Address Afreximbank Accession Ceremony

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the ceremonial signing that marks South Africa's accession to the African Exportโ€“Import Bank, transitioning the country to Class A Shareholder status and aiming to enhance intra-African trade and industrial development.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Rain of investments from the EIB: 3.5 billion euros in the Greek economy

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has funded the Greek economy with 3.5 billion euros in 2025, reflecting a decisive increase in support for climate resilience, water infrastructure, energy security, and real economic development.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Pierrearakis: Greece is changing its production model - We will move even faster in 2026

Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrearakis highlighted the pivotal role of the European Investment Bank in the development of the Greek economy during an event at the Bank of Greece, addressing the annual results of the EIB.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

ILTE plans to inject 6 billion euros into the Lithuanian economy by 2029

The Lithuanian Finance Minister announced that ILTE is set to become a development bank, aiming to mobilize and inject approximately 6 billion euros into the economy over the next four years.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: AfDB Approves New Program to Help African Countries Turn Energy Promises Into Power for Millions

The African Development Bank has launched a USD 3.9 million project to assist African nations in fulfilling their energy commitments and enhancing electricity access for millions.

Jan 30 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Africa Seeks Investors in the Middle East

The African Development Bank held a meeting in Abidjan with a group of Arab financial institutions to secure their financial support amid the withdrawal of Western donors.

Jan 15 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

AI may push banks onto a new path of development. But there are risks too

The article discusses the opportunities and risks AI presents for the banking sector, including its impact on customer relationships and the concept of a '10x bank.'

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

EBRD provides โ‚ฌ75m to Ukraine to rebuild hydropower plants

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing โ‚ฌ75 million to Ukraine's largest hydropower company for the modernization and rebuilding of its hydropower plants.

Jan 8 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The government published a tender for construction in area E1 according to a plan that will expedite the division of the West Bank into two

The Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing has announced a tender for the construction of 3,401 housing units in area E1, which has been controversially designated to facilitate further development and accelerate the divide in the West Bank.

Jan 7 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Putin orders government and Central Bank to revive economic growth

Vladimir Putin has directed the government and the Central Bank to focus on reviving economic growth following discussions at the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects.

Jan 5 โ€ข 13:45 UTC

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