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Keynote Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Global Community of Practice Policy Dialogue Series, 2022 - African Development Institute African Development Bank Group - 1 December 2022

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiKeynote Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Global Community of Practice Policy Dialogue Series, 2022 - African Development Institute African Development Bank Group - 1 December 2022

ContextKeynote at the 2022 Global Community of Practice policy dialogue of the bank's African Development Institute; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and builds policy skills.

Why it mattersAdesina proposes incentives for diaspora investment in Africa.

Problems raised
  1. Diaspora resources are under-used for development.
  2. Diaspora investors lack incentives.
  3. Policy neglects diaspora needs.
Solutions proposed
  1. Create ministries of diaspora.
  2. Offer special incentives for diaspora investment.
  3. Expand investment opportunities for the diaspora.
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