The Gambia began the first day of hosting the African Caucus of The World Bank Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors and senior officials from across the continent. 

The country was selected to host the three-day high level discussions on Africa's economic future following the appointment of Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy KM Keita, as chairman of the Caucus at its meeting held in Bangui, Central African Republic last year.  Under the theme, "Transforming Africa's Economies Through Investment, Innovation and Inclusion," this year's meeting will focus on strategies to boost economic growth, strengthen resilience and address the continent's financing challenges amid global economic uncertainty.

To look at what we should expect to come out of this, and also why we see so little on the ground from such conferences, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Mkhululi Ncube - Credit Executive ABSA CIB Pan Africa .