AfDB to open field offices in Benin, Guinea and Niger
(WorldNews Africa)

Benin, Guinea and Niger will benefit significantly from the development support provided by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) following the Board`s approval to open offices in the three countries in order to strengthen its operational presence, visibility and address their needs effectively. In line with the Bank`s decentralization action plan and the new Development and Business Delivery Model, the decision to open the offices places emphasis on the mitigating factors of fragility and transition, portfolio issues, development aid coordination, dialogue, the countries` specificities and the reduction of costs. The Bank expects long-term benefits...