Meeting with AfDB’s Senior VP

Dr. Frannie Leautier, Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), met on March 15, our president, Prof.  João Bosco Monte. On the occasion, the president of the AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, was invited to be a keynote speaker at the 5th Brazil Africa Forum. In addition, the institutional support for the event was discussed and the Youth Technical Training Program (YTTP) was also officially presented to the bank. Dr. Leautier also requested our support to facilitate contacts with Brazilian companies interested in investing in Africa. Prof. João Bosco agreed that Brazil Africa Institute will support the agenda of the AfDB delegation in Brazil, after its participation in the 5th Brazil Africa Forum.