The governing board of the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) (www.ALSF.int) has met to review its progress over the past year, noting its strong performance in providing solutions to its clients during the Covid-19 pandemic. Stephen Karangizi, Director and Chief Executive Officer, said the ALSF would continue to support African countries to respond to the pandemic through its emergency support facilities and online capacity-building resources, among others. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB). Media contact:Amba Mpoke-BiggCommunication and External Relations DepartmentAfrican Development Bankemail: a.mpoke-bigg@afdb.orgEve EhouraCommunication OfficerAfrican Legal Support FacilityAbout the African Development Bank Group:The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group (www.AfDB.org) is Africa's premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF).

Source: The Guardian April 16, 2021 13:52 UTC