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Tilting Global Capital for Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Africa Keynote Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina Standard Chartered Bank Africa Summit July 31, 2025 Lagos, Nigeria

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiTilting Global Capital for Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Africa Keynote Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina Standard Chartered Bank Africa Summit July 31, 2025 Lagos, Nigeria

ContextKeynote at the Standard Chartered Bank Africa Summit in Lagos, Nigeria; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and seeks to draw global capital to the continent.

Why it mattersIt identifies legal and regulatory obstacles that keep global capital away from Africa and proposes regional fixes.

Problems raised
  1. Global capital bypasses Africa.
  2. Business and legal environments deter investors.
  3. Regulatory frameworks are not harmonised.
Solutions proposed
  1. Improve rule of law and contract enforcement.
  2. Harmonise financial regulation across countries.
  3. Build trusted investment platforms.
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