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Fashionomics Africa is an initiative of the African Development Bank that aims to increase Africa’s participation in the global textile and fashion industry value chain. The initiative intends to support the development of micro, small and medium-sized businesses operating in the textile, apparel and accessories industry in Africa, with a focus on women and youth empowerment. The industry presents a unique opportunity to promote African culture and local know-how, in addition to supporting countries seeking to pursue industrialisation and to boost intra-regional trade.

The third Fashionomics Africa Masterclass for textile, apparel and accessories entrepreneurs, tomorrow’s designers and startups was led by the African Development Bank Department of Gender, Women and Civil Society in partnership with Google Digital Skills for Africa, Nesta, Parsons School of Fashion and African Fashion International.

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 that are the institution’s Regional Member Countries (RMCs). The AfDB was founded following an agreement signed by member states on August 14, 1963, in Khartoum, Sudan, which became effective on September 10, 1964. 

The water supply project significantly changed the lives of many families in the suburbs of Sumbe, the capital of the Cuanza Sul province. People who previously traveled miles to access water today have the precious liquid just meters from if not directly in their homes. Cases of acute diarrheal diseases considerably reduced since people started to consume treated water, the prices fall drastically, jobs were created at the Sumbe water treatment utility. In addition, the program also benefitted institutions such as schools, health centers, markets, and public institutions, which now have a 24 hours a day clean water supply.