Akinwumi Adesina

Heads of state met at the African Development Bank’s gathering this week, where they mulled an overhaul of the world’s financial architecture

The Big Three ratings agencies, Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch, have extensive influence over how creditors assess Africa’s risk profile

The African Development Bank’s economic outlook report notes that 20 countries were in debt distress or at high risk of debt distress, hamstringing their ability to achieve…

Of the 61 projects discussed at the forum, 45 have been negotiated and closed

Heads of state from across the continent, senior government officials and investors from across the globe have flocked to the conference

Investors discussed 60 projects and deals worth $40-billion with the aim of fast-tracking closure and removing policy and regulatory constraints

Akinwumi Adesina pitched phenomenal ideas such as an "African Google", a transnational electricity market and a regional stock exchange.