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Statement by African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina, Opening Press Event, 23 May 2022

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiStatement by African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina, Opening Press Event, 23 May 2022

ContextStatement at the opening press event of the bank's 2022 Annual Meetings in Accra; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and explains its response to crises.

Why it mattersAdesina presents the bank's response to the food crisis.

Problems raised
  1. Africa faces a looming food crisis.
  2. Low-income states need resources.
  3. Covid disrupted operations.
Solutions proposed
  1. Lead the response to the food crisis.
  2. Raise more resources for the Fund.
  3. Support fragile states.
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