African Development Bank Group [to 12 March 2016]
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10/03/2016
Legislation and training crucial for tackling cybercrimes targeting women
Cyber-based violence against women was the focus of a forum hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in commemoration of the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2016.

AfDB approves over US $36 million support package for Djibouti
09/03/2016 – The African Development Bank Group will help Djibouti to diversify its economy, improve governance and create employment for the country’s young population.
These commitments were agreed in the 2016-2020 Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Djibouti approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

AfDB receives Green Climate Fund accreditation to increase low-carbon and climate-resilient development in Africa
09/03/2016 – The African Development Bank announced its accreditation on Wednesday, March 9 as a multilateral implementing entity and intermediary to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), further enabling it to scale-up financing necessary to address the impacts of climate change.

New AfDB partnership to stem gender-based cyber violence
08/03/2016 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a partnership with Facebook, the Kenya ICT Authority, Judiciary and the Kenya Police to increase awareness on cyber-based gender violence.

AfDB releases new report on the impact of Ebola on women
07/03/2016 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2016, the Office of the African Development Bank’s Special Envoy on Gender, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, has launched a report on “Women’s Resilience: Integrating Gender in the Response to Ebola.”