Africa: MDB Heads Strengthen Joint Action in Manila to Deliver More Financing and Greater Impact

AllAfrica20 October 2026, 05:03 UTCPhilippines

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group met at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila today to discuss how to deliver more financing and greater impact to support developing members as they face mounting challenges. It was the Group's first-ever meeting in the Philippines, hosted by ADB as its 2026 Chair.

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