Latest COMESA region news

• African Development Bank Invests U.S.$7.5 Million in Africa Tech Ventures to Boost Innovative Start-Ups

  19 Dec 2018

  The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a US$7.5 million equity investment in Africa Tech Ventures (ATV) to boost operations of highly scalable companies that use technology to innovate in key sectors such as consumer goods, corporate services, education, logistics, energy, fintech, agriculture or healthcare.

  
  

• European Investment Bank confirms support for EUR 495m transformational investment across Africa at Vienna summit

  19 Dec 2018

  EUR 495m new support for sustainable transport in Africa’s largest city, improving access to clean energy and connecting East Africa to global communications; EIB President outlines support for sustainable development at High‑Level Forum Africa‑Europe; EIB experts highlight how cooperation with African business, public sector and international partners unlocking crucial investment.