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The UK’s support to the African Development Bank Group

Independent scrutiny
Authors
Independent Commission for Aid Impact
Publisher
Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI)

What it examines

ICAI assessed the value and effectiveness of UK support to the African Development Bank Group, awarding a green-amber rating. The review examined UK influence, strategic alignment and oversight, and recommended a more strategic approach to engagement and stronger cooperation between UK and Bank country teams.

Why it matters

Direct evidence for judging the UK’s AfDB shareholding and African Development Fund contributions, including how the UK uses its governance positions.

Institutions and themes

African Development BankAfrican Development FundGovernance and accountabilityImpact and value for money

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Catalogue entry reviewed 17 September 2026. The summary describes the publication’s analysis; it does not establish that historical findings remain current.