What: Closing press conference
Who: President Akinwumi A. Adesina and current chair of the Board of Governors, Ghanaian Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta
When: Friday 25 June 2021; 15:00 GMT
Where: Virtual
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, will host a virtual press conference on Friday, 25 June 2021 at 15.00 GMT to close the Bank's 2021 Annual Meetings.
He will be joined by Mr. Kenneth Ofori-Atta, Ghana's Finance Minister and current African Development Bank Chairman of the Board of Governors, and the Bank's Acting Senior Vice President, Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala.
During the three-day Annual Meetings, governments and other key stakeholders will exchange views and recommendations on debt, public financial management, and economic governance in African countries. They will also discuss strategies and interventions to address climate change, promote green growth, and strengthen Africa's healthcare system in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The press conference will begin Immediately following the Annual Meetings closing ceremony, at 14:20 GMT.
Journalists interested in attending the press conference and the closing ceremony should register at the following links:
Once approved, a guest link will be shared for access.
Further information about the 2021 Annual Meetings is available in English and French.
Media contact:
Solange Kamuanga-Tossou | Communication and External Relations Department |
African Development Bank, email: s.kamuanga-tossou@afdb.org
