Today, I took the oath of office, as the 9th President of the @AfDB_Group.
It is my distinct honour to serve our continent. Let us move forward together - with urgency, with unity, and with unwavering accountability.
The time for delivery has begun.
#CSOForum23
Join us virtually to connect with experts, leaders, and change makers from civil society, government, and the West Africa regional business community. Explore opportunities for mobilizing private sector financing in the region.
Live Streaming: https://t.co/k2vHm7feb1
La Banque s’engage à faire de la société civile un allié crucial pour relever ensemble les défis climatiques, favoriser une économie résiliente et une croissance plus verte en Afrique du Nord. https://t.co/HPq1cQtB4V #CSOForum23#KOAFEC
SAVE THE DATE – East Africa CSO Forum 2023
Let’s engage with Civil Society Organizations to discuss the mobilization of Private Sector Financing for climate and green Growth in Africa.
#CSOFourm23#AfDB#CSOEngagement#PrivateSector#ClimateChange
How can African countries get more private investment in #climate resilience and green growth? The #CSOForum23, 18-19 October, will look at ways to encourage investments in #renewableenergy and sustainability.
🔗 Info: https://t.co/IM8imE1V2W #CSOFourm#KOAFEC
At the tail end of a very productive Africa Resilience Forum, @UNDP and @AfDB_Group colleagues rolled-up their sleeves during our deep dive on collaboration in fragile contexts & on peace-positive energy transitions. Here’s to making a difference on the continent, jointly!
Yesterday’s @afdb_group-@UNmigration event highlighted the organisations’ joint knowledge product “Diaspora Engagement, Climate-Induced Migration and Skills Mobility: A focus on Africa”, an example of collaboration in tackling the multidimensional topic of #migration. #ARF2023
5e Forum pour la résilience en Afrique : entretien avec Karine M’Bengue, coordinatrice régionale de la fragilité et de la résilience pour l’Afrique centrale à la Banque africaine de développement
Plus d'infos : https://t.co/5OOp6n8xDf
#ARF2023#FinancingPeace 🕊️
HAPPENING NOW
5th Africa Resilience Forum
Day 3: Leveraging Innovative Solutions and Lessons Learned
Technology for Resilience
5 October, 11:00AM GMT
📹 WATCH
EN: https://t.co/xCO2MLFPhj
FR: https://t.co/cyFf9fYwlf
#ARF2023#FinancingPeace 🕊️
Investments in #agriculture can build resilience in African countries experiencing conflict and fragility. This week, @AfDB_Group's Africa Resilience Forum looks at scaling up investments for trade and #FoodSecurity - glad to be part of the conversation.
#ARF2023
STARTING SOON
5th Africa Resilience Forum
Day 2: Scaling Up Solutions for Resilience
Investing in Women and Gender Equality to Build Resilience
4 October 2023, 2PM GMT
📹 WATCH LIVE
EN: https://t.co/zxkKKJ2y3X
FR: https://t.co/AKixcPAylU
#ARF2023#FinancingPeace 🕊️
#ARF2023: Valuable insights emerged on day 1 of the 5th Africa Resilience Forum. Key discussions centered on innovative #FinancingPeace and #FinancingSecurity solutions for the African continent.
Watch the highlights.
“The African Development Bank is pioneering these efforts through the Security-Indexed Investment Bond Initiative, endorsed at the AU Heads of State Summit in February 2022."
#ARF2023#FinancingPeace#FinancingSecurity
https://t.co/pT87XNUKeq
Great milestone: @InterpeaceTweet & @AfDB_Group signed an MoU today at #ARF2023. @Elhadj_As_Sy: "This joint commitment between AfDB and Interpeace will catalyse private & public capital for a more inclusive, equitable & peaceful world” @akin_laure @AA_stabilisiert#peacefinance
The @AfDB_Group & Interpeace, today signed a MoU to jointly promote economic investment & social dev. that positively impacts peace. The signing ceremony took place during the Africa Resilience Forum currently underway in Abidjan. 👉 https://t.co/ZndEYX41mK #ARF2023#PeaceFinance