01/01/1970

TICAD7: Digital Agriculture next frontier for economic development in Africa

“There’s risk, yes, but there are juicy returns, now is the time for all of us to run in that direction.” - Jennifer…

01/01/1970

Keynote Address by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at the 7th Tokyo International Conference For African...

Thank you for inviting me to this session. Thank you Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for honoring us with your presence. We…

01/01/1970

Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at TICAD7 - Digital Africa 2030 and Japanese Investment...

What an incredible gathering this is! I am delighted to be at this joint event between the African Development Bank and…

01/01/1970

Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at TICAD7 - Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum Side...

Thank you Mr. Omi for organizing this Science and Technology Society Forum. Thanks to your work and the Forum, a lot…

01/01/1970

TICAD 7: African leaders make a clarion call for increased private sector engagement

Yokohama, Japan, 30 August 2019 - The African Development Bank delegation’s packed sessions kicked off on Thursday with…

01/01/1970

Japan and African Development Bank announce $3.5 billion in support of Africa’s private sector development

Electricity, transport, and health identified as key priorities Yokohama, Japan, 30 August 2019 - Japan and the African…

01/01/1970

TICAD7: Invest in Africa’s food markets to win the war on hunger and boost nutrition – African Development Bank

Yokohama, Japan 30 August 2019 – By investing in Africa’s food markets, governments can win the fight against stunting…

01/01/1970

Mozambique: African Development Bank contributes to major power transmission line

The African Development Bank is to part-finance the construction of a 563 km power transmission line in Mozambique,…

01/01/1970

Closing Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group - Japan-Africa Business Forum - Japan External Trade...

Today has been a great day. We started with the Business Forum. It was clear that Prime Minister Abe is deeply…

01/01/1970

Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group at TICAD 7 - Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for Africa Initiative (...

The State Minister of Finance, Mr. Keisuke Suzuki, The President of the Japanese International Cooperation…

01/01/1970

Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at TICAD7 - High-Level Policy Dialogue on Strategic Investments...

Protocols   I am pleased to join you this afternoon to discuss a topic I am particularly passionate about: how to…

01/01/1970

Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at TICAD7 - Ending Malnutrition in Africa: Towards Nutrition for...

Allow me to make a few observations on the fight we are all engaged in – the fight against global hunger and…

01/01/1970

African Development Bank to host first West Africa Fertilizer Financing Forum

WHO: African Development Bank, Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism, West Africa Fertilizer Association WHAT: West…

01/01/1970

Economic recovery plan is on track and showing results, says finance minister of Eswatini’s new “Cabinet of CEOs”

Ezulwini, Eswatini, 2 September 2019 – The Kingdom of Eswatini has embarked on a recovery plan to fight its way out of…

01/01/1970

Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at TICAD7 - Plenary Session 3 - Public-Private Business Dialogue...

Prime Minister Abe, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, There is increased foreign direct investment all across Africa…