The Africa Prosperity Network (APN) warmly congratulates Dr Sidi Ould Tah on his inauguration as the 9th President of the African Development Bank Group.
We commend the clarity and urgency of his inaugural address, particularly his strong emphasis on empowering SMEs, women, and youth. These groups are central to Africa’s future and must be given access to finance, jobs, and the 1.5 billion-strong AfCFTA market to truly drive the continent’s economic transformation and integration.
Equally timely—and perhaps most critical—was Dr Ould Tah’s vision of broadening, consolidating, intensifying, and diversifying sources of financing for Africa’s development. If any leader of AfDB, the most instrumental development finance institution for Africa, can deliver on this urgent mandate, it is he— given his proven track record, his formidable network, and his unwavering commitment.
APN looks forward to deepening significantly our partnership with AfDB under his leadership and in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat in mobilising Africa’s private sector in owning and driving forward Africa’s single market with urgency, so that Africans may secure the dignity, peace, development, and prosperity we desire and deserve.
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko
Executive Chairman, Africa Prosperity Network