October 25, 2016/AfDB The 5thKorea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference opened its doors in a colourful ceremony in Seoul, the Korean capital, on October 24, 2016. The event, under the theme “Transforming Africa’s Agriculture through Industrialization and Inclusive Finance” is being attended by over 500 participants, including Ministers of Finance […]
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AfDB delegation hold talks with officials from Zambia and DR Congo to identify and address cross-border trade challenges
October 25, 2016/AfDB The African Development Bank’s Zambia Field Office in conjunction with the Regional Integration and Trade Department concluded a working visit, on September 22, to Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo to establish current trade patterns with Zambia. The delegation, led by Country Economist Peter Rasmussen, drove […]
Africa can benefit from Korea’s agricultural transformation experience, conference hears
October 25, 2016/AfDB Transforming Africa’s agriculture was the focus of the second day of the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference (KOAFEC) in Seoul. Addressing Ministers of Finance from African countries, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina highlighted the importance of investing in rural infrastructure, as well as rapidly developing the agro-industrial […]
