Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2023 - 2023 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 24 May 2023

25 May 2023 · Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (International)

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25 May 2023 · Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiSpeech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group - Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2023 - 2023 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 24 May 2023

ContextLaunch of the African Economic Outlook 2023 at the bank's Annual Meetings in Sharm El Sheikh; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and tracks its economies.

Why it mattersAdesina links natural capital to private climate finance.

Problems raised

Africa faces global shocks.
Climate finance is insufficient.
Private sector involvement is weak.

Solutions proposed

Publish an economic outlook to guide policy.
Mobilise private finance for climate and green growth.
Leverage Africa's natural capital.

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