Friday, Mar 29 2024 | Time 14:22 Hrs(IST)
image
Business Economy


AfDB looking for investments in future technologies for skilling African youth: Akinwumi

AfDB looking for investments in future technologies for skilling African youth: Akinwumi
Akinwumi Adesina

Gandhinagar, May 25 (UNI) The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina today said that the AfDB is looking forward to scaling-up of technologies and for investments in future technologies for skilling African youth. He said that the meetings during African Development Bank annual meet are expected to substantially contribute to the bank’s New Transformation Agenda encapsulated in the High 5s – related to the fields of power, agriculture(food security), connectivity (transportation), industrialization(skill development) and health. Addressing a Press Conference at Mahatma Mandir International Convention cum Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, he said that he also expects youth in Africa to more actively participate in agricultural activities to fight poverty in Africa. The President of the AfDB said that he even sees possibilities of Bollywood films contributing to encourage African youth towards Agriculture. He expressed happiness at the outcome of the Annual Meetings of the bank held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Bank’s President thanked India and the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in particular for the success of its Annual Meetings. Mr Adesina said that he had fruitful meetings with Mr Modi, the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely, the Power Minister Piyush Goyal and other Indian Ministers during the five day Annual Meetings of the bank. Mr Adesina also said that he is happy that the Prime Minster had mentioned of India and Japan considering the Asia Africa Growth Corridor and he is now more confident that all this should contribute to greater development in Africa. UNI ADP ADG 2122

More News
India's core sector output rises to three-month high of 6 7 pc in February

India's core sector output rises to three-month high of 6 7 pc in February

28 Mar 2024 | 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) Driven primarily by coal, cement and crude oil production, India's core sector comprising of eight key infrastructure components grew 6.7% year-on-year in February 2024, as per data released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.

see more..

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India achieves historic 6 cr domestic sales milestone

28 Mar 2024 | 7:19 PM

Mumbai, Mar 28 (UNI) Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) announced on Thursday that it has accomplished a historic achievement of 6 crore domestic sales in India. Honda ventured into the Indian market with its first two-wheeler, the Activa, in 2001.

see more..

28 Mar 2024 | 5:28 PM

UNI NK AKS.

see more..
Luminous enters solar panel mfg; 250 MW facility launched with initial investment of Rs 120 cr

Luminous enters solar panel mfg; 250 MW facility launched with initial investment of Rs 120 cr

28 Mar 2024 | 5:16 PM

Rudrapur, Mar 28 (UNI) From power Back-up solutions to Batteries and Solar applications, Luminous Power Technologies on Thursday announced the launch of its state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility here.

see more..

Kottayam-Kochi Rubber Market rates

28 Mar 2024 | 5:04 PM

Kottayam, Mar 28 (UNI) Following were the Rubber Market rates announced by the Rubber Board here on Thursday per quintal.

see more..
image