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Advancing Africa’s Positioning within Global Development and Geopolitical Dynamics - Lecture delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH President and Chairman, Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group

· Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (International)

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiAdvancing Africa’s Positioning within Global Development and Geopolitical Dynamics - Lecture delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH President and Chairman, Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group

ContextLecture on Africa's place in global development and geopolitics; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and seeks a stronger African voice in world finance.

Why it mattersIt argues that Africa is underrepresented in global negotiations despite its investment potential.

Problems raised
  1. Africa is under-represented in global discussions.
  2. Geopolitics shifts investment.
  3. Africa's potential is overlooked.
Solutions proposed
  1. Prioritise Africa in global negotiations.
  2. Highlight Africa's investment opportunities.
  3. Position Africa strategically.
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