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Keynote Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman, Board of Directors African Development Bank Group - Opening Ceremony 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days

· 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 and Chairman, Board of Directors African Development Bank Group - Opening Ceremony 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days

ContextOpening keynote at the Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days in Rabat; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and seeks to mobilise private investors.

Why it mattersThe AfDB opens its investment forum to match vetted African projects with institutional capital.

Problems raised
  1. Africa's investment needs far exceed current flows.
  2. Investors lack information to take decisions.
  3. Infrastructure gaps hold back growth.
Solutions proposed
  1. Match investors with vetted projects through the Forum.
  2. Mobilise private and institutional capital.
  3. Partner with host countries to showcase opportunities.
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