MWE Correspondent
Tanzania’s Deputy President, Dr. Philip Mpango, arrived in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to represent the country at the Annual Governors’ Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Board. The event is scheduled to take place from May 26 to May 30, 2025.
Upon his arrival at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, Dr. Mpango was warmly welcomed by a delegation that included Tanzania’s Ambassador to Ivory Coast, who is based in Nigeria, Selestine Kakele, and Ivory Coast’s Minister of Education, Marietou Koné.
Dr. Mpango’s participation in these high-level meetings is a significant opportunity for Tanzania to engage with key stakeholders in discussions focused on Africa’s economic and social development. The meetings also provide a platform to strengthen regional and international cooperation to advance development goals across the continent.
The African Development Bank plays a crucial role in financing projects aimed at improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and sustainable economic growth in African countries. As such, the annual governors’ meeting is a vital forum for member states to review progress, set priorities, and foster partnerships.
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Tanzania’s involvement in these discussions underscores the country’s commitment to regional integration and collaborative development efforts within Africa. Through active participation, Tanzania aims to leverage AfDB resources and expertise to further its national development agenda and contribute to the broader prosperity of the continent.
The presence of high-level government officials, such as Dr. Mpango, highlights the importance Tanzania places on multilateral cooperation and its determination to remain an influential player in African economic and social transformation.
This visit also strengthens bilateral ties between Tanzania and Ivory Coast, reinforcing diplomatic relations alongside economic collaboration. The two nations continue to explore opportunities for mutual benefit within the framework of African unity and sustainable growth.
The meetings promise to address critical issues including infrastructure financing, climate change mitigation, and the promotion of private sector investment, all essential to Africa’s future resilience and prosperity.?
