Dr Youssouf Kone

Development Economics | Regional Integration |Public Policies |Macroeconomics |Project Management

[Dr Youssouf Kone @koneyule]

I shared Africa’s perspective on moving from AfCFTA ambition to implementation — through stronger institutions, integrated economic corridors, trade facilitation, finance, standards and regional value chains.

The AfCFTA has made a continental market legally possible. Our task now is to make it operationally real for African firms, traders, investors and citizens.

[IsDB Group @isdb_group]

At the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings, the session “Drivers of Regional Integration across IsDB Regions” explored how stronger connectivity, trade facilitation, and regional cooperation can drive sustainable growth, economic resilience, and shared prosperity across IsDB Member Countries.

Participants highlighted the importance of stronger partnerships, efficient transport corridors, digital transformation, and enhanced regional cooperation to strengthen connectivity, address global challenges, and advance sustainable economic development across the IsDB region.

#2026IsDBGroupAMs

[IsDB Group @isdb_group]

At the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings, the session “Drivers of Regional Integration across IsDB Regions” explored how stronger connectivity, trade facilitation, and regional cooperation can drive sustainable growth, economic resilience, and shared prosperity across IsDB Member Countries.

Participants highlighted the importance of stronger partnerships, efficient transport corridors, digital transformation, and enhanced regional cooperation to strengthen connectivity, address global challenges, and advance sustainable economic development across the IsDB region.

#2026IsDBGroupAMs

[Dr Youssouf Kone @koneyule]

I look forward to sharing insights on the policy reforms, institutional measures, and investments needed to make the AfCFTA work for African businesses, economies, and citizens.

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Africa faces a development financing gap exceeding US$400 billion per year.

The New African Financial Architecture (NAFA), championed by the @AfDB_Group as part of the Four Cardinal Points strategic vision of @AfDBPresident Dr Ould Tah, proposes a systemic framework aimed at reorganising how capital and risk are deployed across the African financial ecosystem to close this gap.

On 9 April, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the Bank Group will host a Consultative Dialogue on #NAFA under the patronage of H.E. President @AOuattara_PRCI of Côte d'Ivoire, and will be led by Bank Group President Sidi Ould Tah.

➡️ https://t.co/pVIChlGqc7

[Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement @Groupe_AfDB]

Le @Groupe_AfDB, le Centre @AfricaRice et la @ecowas_cedeao, lancent le programme REWARD-AfricaRice : une initiative de 8,5 millions de dollars visant à renforcer les chaînes de valeur du riz climato-résilientes dans 14 pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest.

➡️ https://t.co/URp6YOtN3W

[Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement @Groupe_AfDB]

📽️ RÉCAP’ : retour sur les temps forts du symposium de haut niveau sur la "promotion d'une Afrique sans visa pour la prospérité économique", tenu lors du 39e Sommet de l'Union africaine à Addis-Abeba. #SommetUA #Agenda2063

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

For over 50 yrs, the African Development Fund has transformed the lives of millions of Africans. Thanks to the Fund, 90 million people are food secure and 48 million have access to safe water.

WATCH, then read the ADF-16 report: https://t.co/Satp9ecci2 #ADFDelivers #ADF17

[Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement @Groupe_AfDB]

Depuis plus de 50 ans, le Fonds africain de développement transforme la vie de millions d’Africains. Grâce au FAD, 90 millions de personnes bénéficient d’une sécurité alimentaire et 48 millions ont accès à une eau potable et sûre.

REGARDEZ la vidéo, et lisez le Rapport du FAD-16 : https://t.co/MysCvOEolP #ADFDelivers #ADF17

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

Regional leaders have endorsed @AfDB_Group's New African Financial Architecture (#NAFA), committing to scale up cross-border infrastructure, industrialisation, and private sector investment across Africa. The commitment came at a high-level session convened by @AfDBPresident Dr Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the #AUSummit in Addis Ababa. 

➡️ https://t.co/lb8tCG7Qfr #AfDBatAU

[Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement @Groupe_AfDB]

Les Communautés économiques régionales (#CER) africaines soutiennent la Nouvelle architecture financière africaine (#NAFA) du @Groupe_AfDB, s'engageant à accroître les investissements transfrontaliers, l'industrialisation et le développement du secteur privé en Afrique.

Engagement pris lors d'une session de travail de haut niveau avec le président Sidi Ould Tah, en marge du #SommetUA à Addis-Abeba. 

➡️ https://t.co/bpPih0mvKZ #AfDBatAU

[Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement @Groupe_AfDB]

Le @AfDBPresident, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, s’est adressé dimanche aux chefs d’État et de gouvernement de l’Union Africaine réunis pour leur 39e conférence à Addis-Abeba.

S’exprimant pour la première fois devant les dirigeants africains depuis son élection à la tête du @Groupe_AfDB, Dr Ould Tah a présenté sa vision articulée autour des Quatre points cardinaux et adossée à une « Nouvelle architecture financière africaine (#NAFA). #SommetUA

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

On the sidelines of the #AUSummit, @AfDBPresident Dr Sidi Ould Tah presented his vision for a New African Financial Architecture (#NAFA) to leaders of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs).

The REC leaders pledged support for the initiative, aimed at deepening financial integration and mobilising resources for continent-wide development projects. #Agenda2063 #AfDBatAU

[African Development Bank Group @AfDB_Group]

The @AfDB_Group and ECOWAS Commission have concluded a 3-day high level mission to advance the #WestAfrica Regional Integration Strategy Paper.

Key topics:
➡️ Strategic priorities & pillars
➡️ Economic & fragility insights
➡️ Portfolio performance

Talks focused on strengthening trade, economic growth & cooperation.

[Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement @Groupe_AfDB]

Le @Groupe_AfDB et la Commission de la CEDEAO ont conclu une mission de haut niveau pour faire avancer l’extension de la Stratégie d’intégration régionale pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest.

Points clés :
➡️ Priorités stratégiques & piliers
➡️ Analyses économiques & de fragilité
➡️ Performance du portefeuille

Objectif : renforcer le commerce, la croissance économique & la coopération.

[Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement @Groupe_AfDB]

Cette semaine, il a rencontré @JoyKategekwa, Directrice au @Groupe_AfDB, afin d’échanger sur la manière dont la Banque peut accompagner les pays dans la mise en œuvre de politiques de libre circulation sans visa.

Permettre aux jeunes Africains de circuler librement à travers le continent ouvrirait des opportunités considérables, souligne-t-il. Un constat que nous partageons pleinement. #OpenAfrica2030

[The OPEC Fund for International Development @TheOPECFund]

Elevating partnerships for Africa’s long-term growth and resilience:

Today in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Heads of Institutions of the @arabcoordgroup and the leadership of the @AfDB_Group met for a High-Level Consultation Meeting focused on further driving coordination among development partners.

The meeting concluded with the signing of a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening and structuring their strategic partnership in support of sustainable and inclusive development in Africa.

In his remarks, OPEC Fund President Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa emphasized: “The OPEC Fund remains fully committed to deepening its partnership with the African Development Bank Group and with our fellow institutions in the Arab Coordination Group. We stand ready to work together not only to mobilize resources, but to shape the next generation of development solutions for Africa.”

More info: https://t.co/ehrRhRYM0m

[Dr Youssouf Kone @koneyule]

@Cristiano @AlNassrFC_EN @AlNassrFC And discipline…

[AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development @AU_HHS]

A blissful conclusion of #PAFoM9️⃣ with firm commitments to:
• digitise immigration services,
• strengthen cross-border cooperation & • enhance data interoperability b/wn immigration & civil registration systems, while ensuring safe, orderly & rights-based migration across 🌍.

[AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development @AU_HHS]

At #PAFoM9️⃣ we marked the International Migrants Day with the official launch of the 🔟Edition of the Africa Visa Openness Index #AVOI Report, in collaboration with @AfDB_Group.

#InternationalMigrantsDay
#Migration4Development

Read the report ⤵️:
https://t.co/Nm2xwtL8UG

[Dr Youssouf Kone @koneyule]

#AVOI 2025: 28.2% of intra-African travel is visa-free, but 51.1% still needs visas in advance. To unlock AfCFTA, we must widen visa-free access—safely and decisively. https://t.co/MvGYMLJxXc