The African Development Bank (AfDB), as the premier developmental organization in the continent, supports its 54 regional member countries to reduce levels of poverty and boost economic and social progress. Reliable and timely data are vital not only for formulating the AfDB’s own strategies, and for monitoring the outcomes of its programs and projects, but also for all those who wish to ensure the continent’s future positive growth trajectory. This includes key policymakers in African countries, central banks and non-governmental organizations, subregional and regional organizations, UN agencies, multinational organizations, as well as external donors and investors.
The Chief Economist and Vice-President Mthuli Ncube launched the Open Data Platform at university of Cape Town
02/25/2014
The Africa Information Highway was officially launched on Tuesday, February 25 in Cape Town by the African Development Bank. The launch event, which included a live demonstration of the Africa Information Highway, was held at the University of Cape Town. The AfDB’s Chief Economist and Vice-President, Mthuli Ncube, Several authorities of University of Cape Town and a lot of post graduate students attended the ceremony. The AfDB was led by the AfDB’s Chief Economist and Vice-President, Mthuli Ncube and comprising Beejaye Kokil, Kouakou Louis and Baradandikanya Christophe.showcasing, through the live demonstration, the multiple benefits to all stakeholders seeking data on Africa.
