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Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group at the Thirty-Fifth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Addis Ababa, 5-6 February 2022

· 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 at the Thirty-Fifth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Addis Ababa, 5-6 February 2022

ContextSpeech at the 35th ordinary session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and supports AU priorities.

Why it mattersAdesina links insecurity to lost investment and youth opportunities.

Problems raised
  1. Insecurity undermines development.
  2. Young people lack opportunities.
  3. Investment is insufficient.
Solutions proposed
  1. Link security, investment and growth.
  2. Mobilise investment through the Forum.
  3. Build a better future for youth.
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