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Opening Ceremony Speech Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - 2023 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 23 May 2023

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiOpening Ceremony Speech Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - 2023 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 23 May 2023

ContextOpening ceremony of the bank's 2023 Annual Meetings in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and focuses on climate finance.

Why it mattersAdesina focuses on drawing private money into African climate action.

Problems raised
  1. Africa lacks climate finance.
  2. Private sector finance is not mobilised.
  3. Green growth is underfunded.
Solutions proposed
  1. Mobilise private sector financing for climate.
  2. Promote green growth in Africa.
  3. Partner with host governments.
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