Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank: Mission accomplished?

Audrey Brown, Host of Focus on Africa, speaks to Akinwumi
Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, as he
reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past 10 years
in office.


In his two terms he’s focused much of his time on advocacy,
strategic positioning, and amplifying the continent’s voice on
the global stage. We hear about his ‘High Fives’ framework, which
includes getting power to the millions without electricity and
improving the quality of life for African people.


He also tells us about his vision, the challenges facing the
continent and how he draws on his faith and his personal
experiences in his work.


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