Remarks of the Managing Director at the International Expert Conference on the Recovery, Reconstruction and Modernization of Ukraine

Good afternoon and many thanks to Chancellor Sholz and President von der Leyen for bringing us together to discuss Ukraine’s determination to recover, reconstruct, and modernize its economy and the role we all can play in supporting its efforts. I will use my remarks today to make three points.

African Development Bank launches scheme to improve livelihoods for youths in three African countries

The African Development Bank has launched a multinational project to create jobs and improve livelihoods for youth in three African countries. The Creating Sustainable Youth MSMEs Through Urban Farming (SYMUF) initiative will support young farmers in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, who are attracted to urban farming.