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- Dr. Adesina celebrated the Bank’s 60th anniversary, showcasing its financial innovations and strong partnerships aimed at empowering women, and youth, and promoting sustainable development.
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The cool Nairobi air buzzed with anticipation as leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the African continent and beyond gathered at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, in Kenya’s capital today. The opening ceremony of the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Annual Meetings 2024 was not just an ordinary event; it marked a turning point in the institution’s history—its 60th anniversary. Against this historic backdrop, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of AfDB, delivered a powerful speech that …