· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiStatement by President Akinwumi A. Adesina, African Development Bank Group G-7 Ministerial Conference on “Uniting for Global Food Security” June 24, 2022
Read full speech on afdb.org ↗ContextStatement at the G7 ministerial conference Uniting for Global Food Security in Berlin; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and runs an emergency food production plan.
Why it mattersAdesina presents Africa as part of the solution to the global food crisis.
Problems raised
- Global food security is threatened.
- Africa's food production potential is untapped.
- Food prices are rising.
Solutions proposed
- Unlock Africa's food production.
- Make Africa a global food solution.
- Mobilise G7 support.