I wish to congratulate Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on his successful election as the President-elect of the African Development Bank Group. I entered this race driven by love and deep concern for our continent, and offered a vision for Africa's future.
Today, the Governors have chosen the leader they believe will best deliver the vision of the Africa we want at this pivotal moment. My profound gratitude goes to all the governments, private sector partners, and young people who supported this campaign. The work for Africa's development and prosperity continues, and I remain committed to our shared goal of building a thriving continent.
My Vision
At the heart of this vision is a commitment to delivering large-scale, generational job creation in line with Africa’s strengths and potential. From agriculture to the creative industries, we need strategies that unlock our continent’s unique opportunities. Achieving these goals requires addressing the underlying enablers of growth. A key focus will be on infrastructure development, ensuring access to adequate energy to power long-term growth, and the role of the digital economy in accelerating progress, bridging opportunity gaps, and enabling Africa to leapfrog traditional development pathways.
POLICY PRIORITIES
26 May 2025
New Telegraph
Maimbo: We Must Seize Africa’s Opportunities For Faster-Than-Average Growth
Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a Zambian, and a candidate for the presidency of African Development Bank (AfDB), most recently Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning at the World Bank, bares his mind to NEW TELEGRAPH on his vision for the regional lender.
26 May 2025
Joy Online
Why the AfDB presidency may go to Maimbo
On May 29, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect a new president to lead one of the continent’s most critical financial institutions.
25 May 2025
The Guardian
AfDB Must Spend Less Time On Studies, Time To Execute Plans Is Now – Maimbo
With barely four months to the end of the tenure of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the race to succeed the Nigerian is hitting up. One of the aspirants to the position, Dr. Samuel Maimbo, laid bare his vision in an interview with The Guardian’s General Manager, Abuja/Northern Operations, CHUKS NWANNE and Assistant Business Editor, COLLINS OLAYINKA in Abuja.
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24 May 2025
Nigerian Tribune
It’s unacceptable that in 2025, 600 million Africans don’t have access to electricity —Word Bank VP, Maimbo
Dr. Samuel Maimbo, Vice President for Project Performance, Review and Strategic Planning at the World Bank, holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration (Banking). A Zambian national and a candidate in the forthcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential election, Dr. Maimbo shares his vision for Africa if elected AfDB president in this interview with Saturday Tribune. Collins Nnabuife brings excerpts.
Unlocking Financial Resources
Infrastructure Reimagined
Enhanced Intra - African Trade
From managing a $5 billion operational budget at the World Bank to securing a record $93 billion financing package for global development, Dr. Sam Maimbo has spent three decades turning ambitious plans into measurable results, delivering impact where it matters most
— the last mile.
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Empowered Agriculture
Energy Access
30+ YEARS OF MAKING DEVELOPMENT WORK
Elevating Youth
& Women
Futureproofing Our Continent
