African Leaders to Discuss Africa's Transformation At African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings

25 May 2024
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What: Presidential Dialogue at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings

Who: African heads of state and government, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, and Islamic Development Bank President Dr Muhammad Al Jasser.

When: Wednesday, 29 May 2024; 11:00-13:00 Eastern African Time (GMT +3)

Where: Tsavo Hall, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi

African heads of state and government and regional institutions will engage in a Presidential Dialogue on the topic: Africa's Transformation, the African Development Bank Group, and the Reform of the Global Financial Architecture, at the Bank's Annual Meetings in Nairobi.

They will share their experiences on Africa's transformation, financing Africa's transformation and present actionable strategies, policies, and interventions to fast-track transformation of their countries for the benefit of their citizens.

Financing Africa's transformation is intimately intertwined with the need for reform of the global financial architecture. As Africa's premier financial institution, the African Development Bank has a crucial role to play in driving the continent's voice in these discussions.

The panel discussion will follow the opening speech by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank Group and a keynote address by Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, the chairman of the Islamic Development Bank.

Confirmed heads of state and government and regional institutions to participate in the Presidential Dialogue:

1. H.E. Mr. William Samoei Ruto, President of Republic of Kenya

2. H.E. Mr. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda

3. H.E. Mr. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Republic of Togo

4. H.E. Mr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

5. H.E. Mr. Mohamed Younis A Menfi, President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya.

6. H.E. Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr, President of the Republic of Liberia.

7. HE Mr. Joaquim Alberto Chissano, Former President of the Republic of Mozambique

8. H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson, African Union Commission

Join the conversation at #AfDBAM2024

Media contact: Emeka Anuforo, Communication and External Relations | [email protected]

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