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Welcome Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group - President’s Media Welcome Breakfast

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

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiWelcome Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank Group - President’s Media Welcome Breakfast

ContextWelcome remarks at a media breakfast before the bank's 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and must explain its results to the public.

Why it mattersThe outgoing AfDB president presents a decade of results in health, transport, water and food security.

Problems raised
  1. Millions lacked basic services.
  2. Results must be communicated.
  3. Development needs remain.
Solutions proposed
  1. Report results in health, transport and food security.
  2. Expand water, sanitation and electricity access.
  3. Engage the media.
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