AfDB President to Pay Courtesy Visit to International University of Grand Bassam

17 June 2015
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African Development Bank (Abidjan)
press release

Following a visit of the International University of Grand Bassam (IUGB) to the African Development Bank on May 22, 2015, Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank, will pay a courtesy visit to the University on June 18 for a tour of the campus and discuss extension plans of the university. He will also meet with students and alumni to discuss their aspirations and career plans. The tour will be followed by a short reception for both faculty and staff.

When: Thursday, June 18, 2015

Time: 10:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Venue: International University of Grand Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire

In line with its Strategy for 2013-2022, one of the key priorities of the African Development Bank is the development of skills and technology as well as job creation for the rising number of young people in Africa. As such, in December 2013, the AfDB approved a $30 million budget support operation to finance the country's Youth Employability and Insertion Support Programme (PAAEIJ). The program supports the country's education system (general education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education). The goals of the program are to improve the employability of graduates through medium term policy reforms, and the creation of 2000 jobs, 40% of which will be targeted to women.

Located 30 minutes away from Abidjan, IUGB is an independent, not-for profit, American-style institution whose focus is to produce workforce-ready innovative, entrepreneurial, and socially responsible leaders.

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