African Development (Bank and Fund) Bill 2018 published paving the way for further strengthening of Irish-African ties
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The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (27, September 2018) published the African Development (Bank and Fund) Bill 2018. The Bill will provide for Ireland’s potential membership of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Development Fund (AfDF).
Commenting on the decision to approve the publication of the Bill, Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe T.D. stated:
“I am pleased to announce the publication of the African Development (Bank and Fund) Bill 2018. This is a key step in advancing Ireland’s membership of the Bank, which will play a significant role in further strengthening our longstanding relationship with Africa.”
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About the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group
Founded in 1963, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is a regional multilateral development finance institution established to contribute to the economic development and social progress of African countries. As the premier development finance institution on the continent, the AfDB’s mission is to help reduce poverty, improve living conditions, and mobilize resources for the continent’s economic and social development. The AfDB headquarters is located in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.