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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.

16 Apr 2025

The Namibian

US tariffs show Africa must trade more within the continent – Maimbo

Zambia’s candidate for the African Development Bank presidency, Samuel Maimbo, says the new United States (US) tariffs highlight the urgent need for African countries to strengthen trade among themselves.

Unlocking Financial Resources 

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Infrastructure Reimagined

Sam Maimbo Infrastructure Policy

Enhanced Intra - African Trade

Sam Maimbo Trade Policy
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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

Sam Maimbo believes in empowering agriculture and unlocking regional integration in Africa.

Energy Access

Sam Maimbo believes energy access is key to a

30+ YEARS OF  MAKING DEVELOPMENT WORK 

Elevating Youth
& Women

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Futureproofing Our Continent

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