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Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A Adesina President, African Development Bank Group At the Official Launch of the Investment in Digital and Creative Industries (I-DICE) - State House Conference Center, Abuja - Tuesday, 14 March 2023.

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiSpeech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A Adesina President, African Development Bank Group At the Official Launch of the Investment in Digital and Creative Industries (I-DICE) - State House Conference Center, Abuja - Tuesday, 14 March 2023.

ContextSpeech at the State House Conference Center in Abuja launching the I-DICE programme for digital and creative industries; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and supports youth jobs.

Why it mattersThe programme aims to turn music, film and tech talent into jobs for young Nigerians.

Problems raised
  1. Young people need jobs.
  2. Digital infrastructure is lacking.
  3. Creative industries are underfunded.
Solutions proposed
  1. Invest in digital and creative industries.
  2. Expand broadband infrastructure.
  3. Support digital entrepreneurs.
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