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Remarks delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - African Agricultural Dialogue: Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Special - Side Event at the World Food Prize 2023 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiRemarks delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - African Agricultural Dialogue: Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Special - Side Event at the World Food Prize 2023 - Des Moines, Iowa, USA

ContextRemarks at an African agricultural dialogue on agro-processing zones during the World Food Prize 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and backs agriculture.

Why it mattersAdesina seeks private partners for food processing zones in Africa.

Problems raised
  1. Agriculture in Africa adds little value.
  2. Processing zones need finance.
  3. Public funding is insufficient.
Solutions proposed
  1. Build agro-industrial processing zones.
  2. Promote public-private partnerships.
  3. Attract private investment.
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