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African Union Summit 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman of the 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 WikiAfrican Union Summit 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group

ContextSpeech to African heads of state at the 38th African Union summit in Addis Ababa; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and needs political support for new financing.

Why it mattersThe AfDB president asks leaders to turn investment interest into signed deals.

Problems raised
  1. Africa needs investment.
  2. Interest must become deals.
  3. Leaders must coordinate.
Solutions proposed
  1. Use the Africa Investment Forum.
  2. Mobilise investment interest.
  3. Engage heads of state.
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