During the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2023 in Helsinki, environment focussed directors from the leading Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) met to discuss the topic of the circular economy for the first time.
AfDB Senior Vice President Swazi Tshabalala (right) and Vice President Beth Dunford (left) received South African Government Minister Lindiwe Zulu for a courtesy visit at AfDB headquarters in Abidjan
The African Development Bank supports renewable energy development in Africa, thus contributing to green economic growth and reducing poverty.
A lack of adequate financing for tackling climate change in Africa has become dire and is “choking” the continent, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said on Monday.
The Africa Investment Forum showcased $1.5 billion of renewable energy and sustainability projects to investors during the African Development Bank’s 2023 Annual Meetings.
African leaders, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, pose together with AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Annual Meetings, 23 May 2023
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Your Excellencies,
Welcome to the 2023 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group with the theme: “Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth in Africa.”
Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al Mashat
UK Minister for Development and Africa, Mr. Andrew Mitchell
Senegal’s Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation, Ms. Oulimata Sarr
African Development Bank Senior Vice President, Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala
