As the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 wraps up in Dubai, African leaders and financial experts are intensifying calls for the continent to shift away from aid dependence and prioritise investment‑led growth.

 

Speaking during a panel discussion titled “Government and the Future of Investment: An African Perspective, How the Continent Can Unlock Private Capital at a Pivotal Moment in Its Economic Transformation,” Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the 8th President of the African Development Bank Group, said Africa stands at a defining crossroads.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the former President of the African Development Bank.

As the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 wraps up in Dubai, African leaders and financial experts are intensifying calls for the continent to shift away from aid dependence and prioritise investment‑led growth.
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Speaking during a panel discussion titled &ldquo;Government and the Future of Investment: An African Perspective, How the Continent Can Unlock Private Capital at a Pivotal Moment in Its Economic Transformation,&rdquo; Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the 8th President of the African Development Bank Group, said Africa stands at a defining crossroads.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the former President of the African Development Bank.

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