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Opening Speech Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank May 24, 2022 Accra, Ghana

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiOpening Speech Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank May 24, 2022 Accra, Ghana

ContextOpening speech at the bank's 2022 Annual Meetings in Accra, Ghana; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and focuses on climate resilience.

Why it mattersAdesina asks rich countries to deliver climate promises.

Problems raised
  1. Climate promises are not delivered.
  2. Growth is unequal.
  3. Low-income states need support.
Solutions proposed
  1. Deliver COP26 promises at COP27.
  2. Build more equitable growth.
  3. Support fragile states.
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