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Keynote Address by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - African Mayoral Forum - Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2023 - Marrakesh, Morocco - 9 November 2023

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiKeynote Address by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - African Mayoral Forum - Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2023 - Marrakesh, Morocco - 9 November 2023

ContextKeynote at the African Mayoral Forum during the Africa Investment Forum 2023 in Marrakesh; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and backs city infrastructure.

Why it mattersAdesina pushes for sub-national projects that investors usually overlook.

Problems raised
  1. Cities and municipalities lack investment.
  2. Sub-national projects are overlooked.
  3. Urban growth is fast.
Solutions proposed
  1. Launch collaboration between cities and financial institutions.
  2. Prioritise sub-national projects.
  3. Mobilise investors for city projects.
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