The 2023 Kofi Annan Eminent Speaker Lecture Series, hosted by the African Development Bank Group’s African Development Institute, featured a powerful and enlightening discussion that left a lasting impact. The keynote speaker, Former World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, delivered a thought-provoking lecture and engaged in a dynamic conversation with the President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina. The session was centered around the theme of “The changing global development finance architecture – Implications for Multilateral Development Banks post-Covid.”
During this captivating event, Dr. Jim Yong Kim emphasized the critical role of multilateral development banks in achieving transformative impact in emerging markets and the developing world. He called for increased capital investments and innovative strategies to work closely with the private sector. Dr. Kim shared his insights on the importance of project preparation facilities and credit enhancement to encourage private sector participation. This event showcased Dr. Kim’s unwavering commitment to Africa and his profound dedication to reshaping global development finance for a brighter future.
Source: CNBC Africa