Cote Dyvoir, host country for the 2025 Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank Group, is ready for a prominent event to be held at the end of May.
The annual meeting is the most important statutory event of the Banking Group, during which the board of directors of the governors representing the 81 member states and management of the Banking Group has reviewed the institution’s operations over the past year and adopted a major resolution aimed at advancing the African development programme. The conference attracts more than 3,000 representatives each year.
On Thursday, May 15th, Niarekaba, Minister of Economy, Minister of Planning and Development and General Governor of the Bank of Ivory Coast, gave a customary presentation on the preparation of the host states before the institution’s board of directors.
The minister said preparations are progressing smoothly and that Koiboria authorities are committed to ensuring the overwhelming success of the meeting. The chairman also said that Cote D’Ivoire will host a knowledge event to explore strategies for taking advantage of the African capital, and will secure Agenda 2063 in line with this year’s theme.
“Cote D’Ivoire has taken all the precautions necessary to ensure the meeting is successful,” Kaba said. “You can say you can trust that your preparation status is satisfactory.”
Dr. Adeumi Adesina of the African Development Bank congratulated the authorities of the Koiboria government and said they demonstrated their commitment and hard work in strong cooperation throughout the preparation stage.
Also on Thursday, Dr. Yéo Nahoua, Director of Cabinet at Hippo, and André Basse, head of the African Development Bank’s Protocol, Privileges and Immunity, signed the aides following the third preparatory mission for the annual meeting in Ibolia’s commercial capital.
The aide outlines the ground covered by the Iborian authorities as they prepare for the meeting and prepare additional measures to ensure success.
Coast Ivory is a major member of the African Development Bank Group. Since 2015, banking groups’ support for the country has increased more than five times, up from $460 million in 2015 to $3.1 billion in 2023. The investment covers a variety of areas including transportation, agriculture, health, education, water and sanitation, information and communications technology, industrialization, climate and skill development.
The 60th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank and the 50th Meeting of the African Development Fund – Group Concession Window for Low Income Countries will be held from May 26th to 30th, 2025 at Sofitel Hotel Ivoire, Abidjan under the theme.
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