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Opening Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Africa Investment Forum Side Event: “Boosting Africa’s Growth with Japan: From Start-ups to Major Companies” - Marrakech, 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 WikiOpening Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Africa Investment Forum Side Event: “Boosting Africa’s Growth with Japan: From Start-ups to Major Companies” - Marrakech, Morocco - 9 November 2023

ContextOpening remarks at an Africa Investment Forum side event in Marrakech on growth with Japanese firms; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and courts Asian investors.

Why it mattersAdesina invites Japanese firms and start-ups to expand on the continent.

Problems raised
  1. Japanese private investment in Africa is limited.
  2. Start-ups need capital.
  3. Opportunities are poorly known.
Solutions proposed
  1. Encourage Japan to expand private investment.
  2. Connect start-ups and major companies.
  3. Showcase African opportunities.
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