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Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Commencement Ceremony The MBA Class of 2023 Saïd Business School, Oxford University - 8 September 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 - Commencement Ceremony The MBA Class of 2023 Saïd Business School, Oxford University - 8 September 2023

ContextCommencement address to the MBA class of 2023 at Oxford University's Saïd Business School; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and wants young leaders engaged with Africa.

Why it mattersAdesina recalls the 2008 crisis to urge graduates to lead with ethics.

Problems raised
  1. Reckless lending caused the 2008 crisis.
  2. Poor regulation allowed excessive risk-taking.
  3. Finance can harm unsuspecting investors.
Solutions proposed
  1. Lead with ethics in business.
  2. Use finance to improve lives.
  3. Apply strong regulation and responsible risk-taking.
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