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Opening Remarks Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President African Development Bank Group - Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones’ Session - Day 1 of the Africa Investment Forum Marrakech, Morocco - 8 November 2023

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiOpening Remarks Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President African Development Bank Group - Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones’ Session - Day 1 of the Africa Investment Forum Marrakech, Morocco - 8 November 2023

ContextOpening remarks at the Africa Investment Forum session on special agro-industrial processing zones in Marrakech; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and promotes agro-industry.

Why it mattersAdesina argues that Africa should process more of its harvest at home.

Problems raised
  1. Africa processes little of its agricultural output.
  2. Agro-industry lacks infrastructure.
  3. Investment incentives are weak.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build special agro-industrial processing zones.
  2. Improve administrative and investment incentives.
  3. Attract private investors to agro-industry.
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