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Through my over 30 years of experience in making development finance work for Africa, the imperative is clear: Africa needs significantly higher rates of growth to achieve middle-income status, create opportunities for one billion people, and address our most pressing challenges. The videos below outline some of my practical approach to transforming the African Development Bank into a catalyst for change that works at pace and scale. I invite you to explore these key priorities and join me in reimagining what's possible — believing wholeheartedly in what we can achieve when we focus on delivering for our institution, our governments, and most importantly,
our people.
A Practical Approach to Transformative Development
Drawing on his experience as a development finance practitioner and expert, Dr. Maimbo outlines how the AfDB can work more effectively with governments, private sector, and communities to deliver meaningful results. The video explores key priorities including resource mobilization, job creation, and institutional effectiveness - all aimed at ensuring development efforts translate into real improvements for African people. Dr. Maimbo emphasizes the importance of pragmatic solutions, collaborative partnerships, and a renewed focus on implementation to help African nations realize their economic potential.
Connecting Africa: Building Bridges for Prosperity
Regional integration is not just an opportunity—it's a necessity for Africa's economic transformation. In this video, Dr. Maimbo presents his vision for how the AfDB can catalyze trade within Africa, turning borders into bridges that connect people, goods, and ideas. Discover how strategic investments in cross-border infrastructure, digital platforms, and trade facilitation can create a unified continental market where African businesses thrive and local value chains flourish. Learn why accelerating implementation of the AfCFTA is critical to generating millions of jobs and ensuring Africa's competitiveness in the global economy.
Agricultural Transformation
Dr. Maimbo shares his personal connection to agriculture and vision for transforming our vast agricultural potential into economic opportunity that keeps value within the continent. With 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land yet $45 billion in annual food imports, the AfDB can revolutionize this sector through strategic investments in value chains, climate-smart practices, and critical infrastructure. Watch as he outlines how agricultural development creates not just food security, but jobs, community resilience, and economic transformation.
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From Plans to Progress: Delivering Results at Exceptional
Pace and Scale
Africa doesn't need more ideas—it needs implementation at exceptional pace and scale. Dr. Maimbo explains his vision for transforming the AfDB into a results-driven institution that delivers tangible outcomes through efficiency, accountability, and practical solutions. Discover how his leadership will focus on empowering talented teams, streamlining operations, and measuring success through real-world impact on businesses, communities, and opportunities for all Africans.
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Powering Africa's Future
Access to reliable electricity is fundamental to all development. In this video, Dr. Maimbo outlines his comprehensive plan to address Africa's energy challenge through regional power integration, renewable solutions for rural communities, and private sector partnerships. Learn how his approach combines large-scale infrastructure with innovative financing to create commercially viable, sustainable energy systems that can transform the continent's productivity and prosperity.