The African Development Bank under the leadership of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina attracted $78.8 billion worth of investment interests into Africa in two years.
During his first term, Adesina said the AfDB delivered “more for women with the implementation of the Affirmative Finance Action for Women , to leverage $3 billion for women and women businesses”. Looking into the future, and working with the Board of Directors, Akinwunmi Adesina said “the bank will pay increased attention to supporting Africa with quality health care infrastructure, and building on its comparative advantage in infrastructure”.
During his second term and beyond, Adesina assured that “the bank will play a greater role in policy dialogues with countries. We will support sustainable debt management, boost green growth and accelerate the promotion of jobs for youth on the continent”.