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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a view of the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a view of the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a street view near the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a view of the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a street view near the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a street view near the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a view of the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a view of the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a street view near the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-AFDB-STRATEGIC PLAN

(240603) -- ABIDJAN, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a view of the African Development Bank (AfDB), located in the center business district of Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire. The AfDB on May 30 launched its 10-year strategic plan that outlines how the pan-African lender will support the continent to accelerate inclusive green growth and resilient economies. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua)

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1st Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa concludes in Nairobi

STORY: 1st Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa concludes in Nairobi SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the first Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALCINDA PEREIRA, Chairperson of Africa Business Aviation Association STORYLINE: The first Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa concluded on Wednesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. The two-day meeting brought together more than 200 participants from the United Nations, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and senior government and private sector officials from across Africa to discuss ways to increase climate finance in Africa. Winnie Chepkemoi Mutai, the AfDB's climate finance specialist, said Africa receives climate finance amounting to about 250 billion U.S. dollars annually, which is about 10 percent of the figure required to combat climate change. "The continent needs to attract mo

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African bank, UNHCR commit to supporting forcibly displaced people in South Sudan

STORY: African bank, UNHCR commit to supporting forcibly displaced people in South Sudan SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Juba CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, Raouf Mazou and others at the reception center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAOUF MAZOU, UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Operations 3. various of Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, Raouf Mazou and others at the reception center 4. various of refugees 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARIE-LAURE AKIN-OLUGBADE, AfDB's Vice President for Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery 6. various of Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade and Raouf Mazou meeting with local authorities 7. various of refugees STORYLINE: The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have committed to deepening their collaboration for displaced people and host communities in South Sudan. The UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, Raouf Mazou

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Blinken Visits Cote d'Ivoire

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in an event, with Africa Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina (right), on food security and economic growth at AfricaRice Headquartersin Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, January 23, 2024. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Visits Cote d'Ivoire

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in an event, with Africa Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina (center), on food security and economic growth at AfricaRice Headquartersin Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, January 23, 2024. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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African experts call for investments in decentralized energy systems to spur green growth

STORY: African experts call for investments in decentralized energy systems to spur green growth DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the climate change week conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OLUFUNSO SOMORIN, Regional principal officer of climate change and green growth at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 3. various of the climate change week conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAN KITHINJI MARANGU, Director of renewable energy in Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum 5. various of scientists at the climate change week conference STORYLINE: African countries should invest in decentralized energy systems like mini-hydropower and solar plants to ensure off-grid communities have access to low-carbon electricity for lighting and cooking, experts said Thursday during the Africa Climate Week held in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Targeted investments in small-scale renewable energy projects will help electrify Africa's marginalized com

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AfDB commits to support climate-resilient farming in Africa

STORY: AfDB commits to support climate-resilient farming in Africa DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the University of Nairobi 2. various of the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PASCAL SANGINGA, Regional Sector Manager for Agriculture and Agro-Industries at AfDB 4. various of the conference 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PASCAL SANGINGA, Regional Sector Manager for Agriculture and Agro-Industries at AfDB STORYLINE: The African Development Bank (AfDB) will dedicate greater resources to promote climate-smart agriculture in the continent, tackle food insecurity and boost rural incomes, a senior official said Tuesday. Pascal Sanginga, the regional sector manager for Agriculture and Agro-Industries at AfDB, said the lender has earmarked additional funding to ensure African smallholder farmers have access to skills, technology and inputs required to withstand climatic stresses. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PASCAL SANGINGA, Regional Sector Manager for A

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AfDB hails China as key partner in continent's infrastructure development

STORY: AfDB hails China as key partner in continent's infrastructure development DATELINE: June 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, President of the African Development Bank 3. various of the road under construction 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, President of the African Development Bank 5. various of the road under construction STORYLINE: An African Development Bank official has hailed China's partnership and role in the continent's quest for infrastructural development. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) told journalists in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, that China has implemented several infrastructure projects including construction of power dams, roads, expansion of airports, railways and development of industrial parks. He said the bank was happy to work closely with China through the Africa Growing Together Fund (AGTF), in funding and implementing mu

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Russia-Ukraine crisis to hurt Africa's agricultural, energy sectors: AfDB official

STORY: Russia-Ukraine crisis to hurt Africa's agricultural, energy sectors: AfDB official DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of streets of Nairobi 2. Various of agricultural farming 3. Various of press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, President of the African Development Bank 5. Various of energy sectors in Africa 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, President of the African Development Bank 7. Various of energy sectors in Africa 8. Various of Africa informal settlements 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, President of the African Development Bank 10. Various of oil crisis in Kenya 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, President of the African Development Bank 12. Various of oil crisis in Kenya STORYLINE: The Russia-Ukraine crisis will hurt Africa's agricultural and energy sectors which are crucial for the continent's economic development, a senior pan-African bank official said on Friday. Akinwumi Ad

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GHANA-ACCRA-AFDB ANNUAL MEETINGS-CLOSE

(220528) -- ACCRA, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Akinwumi Adesina speaks at the 2022 AfDB annual meetings in Accra, capital of Ghana, May 27, 2022. President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Akinwumi Adesina urged the global community late Friday to use the "polluter pays" principle in dealing with climate financing. Adesina made this call while addressing the media after the close of the 2022 AfDB annual meetings with the theme of "achieving climate resilience and a just energy transition for Africa" in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-AFDB ANNUAL MEETINGS-CLOSE

(220528) -- ACCRA, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk in front of the venue of the 2022 AfDB annual meetings in Accra, capital of Ghana, May 27, 2022. President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Akinwumi Adesina urged the global community late Friday to use the "polluter pays" principle in dealing with climate financing. Adesina made this call while addressing the media after the close of the 2022 AfDB annual meetings with the theme of "achieving climate resilience and a just energy transition for Africa" in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-AFDB ANNUAL MEETINGS-CLOSE

(220528) -- ACCRA, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta (L) presents a plaque to President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Akinwumi Adesina at the 2022 AfDB annual meetings in Accra, capital of Ghana, May 27, 2022. President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Akinwumi Adesina urged the global community late Friday to use the "polluter pays" principle in dealing with climate financing. Adesina made this call while addressing the media after the close of the 2022 AfDB annual meetings with the theme of "achieving climate resilience and a just energy transition for Africa" in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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AfDB to mobilize 25 bln USD for climate adaptation in Africa

STORY: AfDB to mobilize 25 bln USD for climate adaptation in Africa DATELINE: May 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meetings 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, AfDB President. 3. various of the participants of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, AfDB President. 5. various of the meetings STORYLINE: The African Development Bank (AfDB) will mobilize at least 25 billion U.S. dollars to support Africa's climate adaptation programs, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina said Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AKINWUMI ADESINA, AfDB President. "Climate change is simply shortchanging African economies. Africa suffers 7 billion to 15 billion dollars per year in losses to climate change, which are projected to rise to 40 billion dollars per year by 2030. The African Development Bank has doubled its finance for the climate to 25 billion dollars by 2025." To secure Africa's food supplies in the face of climate change, Adesina said the bank

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Wheat price up 60 pct in Africa due to Russia-Ukraine conflict: AfDB chief

STORY: Wheat price up 60 pct in Africa due to Russia-Ukraine conflict: AfDB chief DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Buhari meeting with President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwunmi Adesina 2. various of meeting 3. various of wheat farmland being cultivated 4. various of the bread production line STORYLINE: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict resulting in the disruption of wheat exports has pushed wheat prices higher by 60 percent in Africa, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwunmi Adesina said in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, on Tuesday. Adesina, in a meeting with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, said the conflict would create global problems, particularly for Africa, which imports a huge percentage of its food from the two countries. "Already, the price of wheat has gone up about 60 percent. Maize and other grains will also be affected. There may be a fertilizer crisis, as there would be about a 2