Remarks by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group at TICAD7 - Plenary Session 3 - Public-Private Business Dialogue...

Prime Minister Abe, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, There is increased foreign direct investment all across Africa. Think of it: TICAD, China-Africa Forum, India-Africa Forum, US-Africa Forum, and now, the Russia-Africa Forum! What do they all see? A population of 2 billion people. Rapid urbanization, with increased demand for infrastructure. The world’s largest youth population. African economies can no longer be ignored: 22 countries are growing above 5%. 21 are growing at 3-5%. […] Read More