Nigeria to Launch the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (i-DICE)

What:
Launch of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program
Who:
African Development Bank and partners invest $618 million in Nigeria’s digital and creative industries
The African Development Bank and partners on Tuesday launched a new Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme.
The African Development Bank to host a career fair in Botswana
WHAT: African Development Bank Career Fair in Botswana
WHO: The African Development Bank and the Ministry of Finance, Government of Botswana
WHEN: Wednesday 29 March 2023, from 11:00 AM to 13:35 PM CAT (GMT+2)
WHERE: University of Botswana Library Auditorium, Gaborone; online via Zoom
AFRICA CDC hosts lead partners of Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) for review of vaccine manufacturing ecosystem in Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) hosted its lead partners at a meeting on the sidelines of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2023 held in Kigali, Rwanda.
International Women’s Month 2023: Abidjan-based women Investment Champions share their journeys with Africa Investment Forum
The Africa Investment Forum marked International Women’s Day by hosting a special evening session for African women business leaders and innovators under its “Women as investment Champions pillar”.
The Central Bank Transparency Code—Findings Of The Pilot Reviews
Policy Paper No. 2023/006
IMF Executive Board Discusses the Outcomes of Central Bank Transparency Code Pilot Reviews
The pilot reviews documented transparency practices across all key aspects of central banking and highlighted the areas for improvement. The CBT reviews’ recommendations received strong traction from the participating central banks. A survey of the participating central banks, conducted following each CBT review, confirmed that all CBT pilots were viewed as very beneficial, confirming staff’s view of the efficacy and success of the CBT. The pilot CBT reviews helped to facilitate work in other IMF workstreams, notably the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), Article IV consultations, and Technical Assistance.
IMF Staff Concludes Mission to Côte d’Ivoire
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Olaf Unteroberdoerster, visited Abidjan during March 1-14 to discuss potential IMF financial support for the authorities’ program of economic policies and reforms