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Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group - Governors Dialogue

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiDr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group - Governors Dialogue

ContextGovernors' dialogue at the bank's 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan, with finance ministers of member countries; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and must raise new capital.

Why it mattersMinisters focus on the skills mismatch that leaves millions of young Africans without jobs.

Problems raised
  1. Youth face skills gaps and mismatches.
  2. Employment for youth is insufficient.
  3. Programs are designed without youth.
Solutions proposed
  1. Implement the Skills for Employability action plan.
  2. Include youth as co-creators of solutions.
  3. Unleash youth potential.
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