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Dr. Sidi Ould Tah became the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on September 1, succeeding Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina after receiving over 76% of shareholder votes.
In his first speech, he outlined four key goals for his first 100 days: listening, initiating a reform agenda, strengthening partnerships, and expediting solutions, with a focus on improving investment models for peace and stability.
Ould Tah has over 40 years of experience in development banking and holds a PhD in Economics. The AfDB has $318 billion in capital and has approved $102 billion in development financing over the past decade.
Various dignitaries and international representatives attended his swearing-in ceremony.
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