The critical role which knowledge and innovation should play in Africa's development will be the focus of this year's African Economic Conference (AEC) scheduled to take place from November 1-3 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

China's growth and appetite for foreign direct investment (FDI) has madeAfrica its largest investment destination, according to a new report written by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for leading global law firm, Mayer Brown. The report, "Playing the Long Game:China's Investment in Africa", finds that whilst energy and mineral resources have attracted the most Chinese FDI, investments and activities that supportAfrica's physical infrastructure is underestimated.

The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its private sector window approved in June 2014 a €2.5 million line of credit (LoC) equivalent in local currency 1.640 billion CFA francs) to Fidelis Finance (Formerly 'Burkina Bail Ltd.).

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The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its private sector window approved on September 18, 2014 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire a EUR 1 million line of credit (LOC) equivalent in Franc CFA to Finadev S.A. Benin.

The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) through its private sector window approved on September 18, 2014 a USD 5 million line of credit (LOC) equivalent in Naira (NGN) to AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria.

The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide EUR 23 million (15 billion CFA) to support investment in one of the largest photovoltaic power stations in sub-Saharan Africa. The EUR 70.5 million (46 billion CFA) scheme will be constructed at Zagtouli on the outskirts of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso and operated by national electricity utility, SONABEL. The new plant is expected to act as a reference for future solar investment across the continent.

It is responding to the demand of our traditional exhibitors and to the growth and vitality of Nigeria's economy, that fairtrade launch plastprintpack Nigeria. The 1st International Trade Show on Plastics, Composites, Chemistry and Printing & Packaging Solutions and Material is scheduled for 28 to 30 April 2015 at the brand-new Landmark Convention Centre in Lagos.

The annual report produced by the AfDB Country Regional Department North Africa (ORNA) has just been published in French and English. This publication is even more important due to the countries of the North Africa Region concentrating the largest proportion of the Bank's portfolio, benefiting from a total of US$ 28 billion in investments accrued to 31 December 2013. By way of comparison, West Africa is in 2nd position with US$ 22 billion to the same date. The AfDB's current portfolio in the North Africa Region amounts to US$ 7 billion. A detailed situation report

The AfDB North Africa 2014 report focuses on inclusive growth, providing an overview of the AfDB's activities in the region, along with a summary of the socio-economic situation in each of the five countries covered.

Africa has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, andEast Africa represents the second-fastest growing region withinAfrica. However, East Africa's power sector is highly underdeveloped and has the lowest electricity access rate on the continent. Further, electricity demand is projected to grow faster than the expected expansion rate of the transmission and distribution (T&D) networks in the region. Other key challenges include unreliable and weak infrastructure, inadequate project funding, non-cost-reflective tariffs, and a critical skills shortage. Nevertheless, the T&D industry inKenya, Tanzania and Uganda carries high potential due to the solid macro- and socio-economic policies that have led to increased investment.

Global Finance & Capital Limited launches inaugural West Africa Investment Forum in Dubai.

The Forum will take place in Dubai on 9 September 2014 and will highlight exceptional investment opportunities in West Africa, the continent's fastest growing region.