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Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Agribusiness and Science Week Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Durban, South Africa. June 5, 2023

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiSpeech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Agribusiness and Science Week Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, Durban, South Africa. June 5, 2023

ContextSpeech at the Agribusiness and Science Week of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa in Durban; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and backs farm productivity.

Why it mattersAdesina wants crop scientists to work on the continent's own priorities and to insure growers against weather.

Problems raised
  1. African farmers face climate risks.
  2. Agricultural research is underfunded.
  3. Research does not follow African priorities.
Solutions proposed
  1. Fund sovereign and farmer risk insurance.
  2. Give CGIAR more resources focused on Africa.
  3. Support regional research institutions.
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