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Opening Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Africa Investment Forum 2023 - 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 Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Africa Investment Forum 2023 - 8 November 2023

ContextOpening speech at the Africa Investment Forum 2023 in Marrakesh; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and gathers investors for African projects.

Why it mattersAdesina presents the forum as a way to bring bankable projects to investors.

Problems raised
  1. Bankable projects do not meet investors.
  2. Risks deter investment.
  3. Deals are slow to close.
Solutions proposed
  1. Bring projects, investors and governments together.
  2. Manage and mitigate risks.
  3. Close deals at the Forum.
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