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Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman, Boards of Directors, African Development Bank Group Monrovia, Liberia July 22, 2025

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiSpeech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman, Boards of Directors, African Development Bank Group Monrovia, Liberia July 22, 2025

ContextSpeech in Monrovia before Liberia's President at the launch of the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and focuses on jobs for young people.

Why it mattersIt backs a dedicated lender to help young Liberians start businesses after years of slow growth.

Problems raised
  1. Liberia faces urgent challenges.
  2. The government must act decisively.
  3. Development partners must coordinate.
Solutions proposed
  1. Take urgent and decisive action.
  2. Support government priorities.
  3. Mobilise Bank financing for Liberia.
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