Candidate for Presidency of the African Development Bank
From Lusaka to the World Bank, I've spent my career transforming how development finance serves Africa. One thing is clear: it's time to stop talking about plans and start delivering results at the pace and scale our continent deserves.
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
17 Apr 2025
Channels Television
Next Level For AfDB
Dr Sam Maimbo, candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank joins Channels Television from Lusaka, Zambia to share his vision and plans.
15 Apr 2025
NAMPA
Maimbo visits Namibia to promote implementation and trade growth for Africa
WINDHOEK, 16 APR (NAMPA) – Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Dr Samuel Maimbo is visiting Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution.
16 Apr 2025
Table Briefings
African Rating Agency: What challenges the AU now faces
The African Union's planned rating agency faces the same problem as its competitors: the data situation on the continent is poor.
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.
Learn more about Dr. Sam Maimbo
Empowered Agriculture
Energy Access
30+ YEARS OF MAKING DEVELOPMENT WORK
Elevating Youth
& Women
Futureproofing Our Continent
