What: Launch of the 2023 African Economic Outlook (AEO) report
Who: African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina; African finance ministers and central bank governors; and international development partners
When: Wednesday, 24 May, 14.00 - 15.30 Egypt time (GMT+3)
Where: The Capital, Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre and online
The African Development Bank Group will launch the 2023 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook (AEO) report on Wednesday, 24 May, during its Annual Meetings in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Each year, the African Economic Outlook report provides compelling, up-to-date evidence and analysis that informs and supports Africa's policy decision-makers, the private sector and the international community. The 2023 report shares the same theme as the Annual Meetings: Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth in Africa.
Despite repeated global conventions and compelling scientific evidence underscoring the urgent need to tackle climate change, climate finance for developing countries, particularly in Africa, remains low and fragmented. This is a significant impediment to the continent's climate ambitions and its transition to a green economy achievement of the sustainable development goals.
While highlighting the challenges, the 2023 African Economic Outlook mainly focuses on opportunities to unlock private investments and know-how and tap the continent's vast natural capital to combat climate change and spur the transition to green growth.
The launch event has two segments: a presentation of the report's highlights and a discussion of its findings.
Speakers/panelists
The African Economic Outlook is read widely by policymakers, academics, investors, development practitioners and the media.
In January 2023, the African Development Bank Group launched the maiden Africa's Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook, a comprehensive analysis of growth in the African region. That report is a complement to the African Economic Outlook.
Live streaming will be available here.
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Media contact: Emeka Anuforo, Communication and External Relations | [email protected]
