
Africa is running out of time to grow its economies - World Bank’s Maimbo
Africa is running out of time to grow its economies - World Bank’s Maimbo
30/04/25 11:00
Dr. Samuel Maimbo, Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning at the World Bank, is one of five candidates running to become president of the African Development Bank. In an exclusive interview, he told DW’s Josey Mahachi that Africa can industrialize and transform its growth trajectory due to the enormous resources at its disposal. However, he warns the continent is running out of time.
Dr. Samuel Maimbo, Vice President for Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning at the World Bank, is one of five candidates running to become president of the African Development Bank. In an exclusive interview, he told DW’s Josey Mahachi that Africa can industrialize and transform its growth trajectory due to the enormous resources at its disposal. However, he warns the continent is running out of time.