President William Ruto during the Global Africa Business Initiative panel discussion, New York, on 21st September 2023.
President Ruto called for a fair financial system to enable developing countries handle climate shocks and implement their development agenda.
"The time for talking about Africa's potential is over; it’s time to mobilize capital, seize opportunities and leverage the continents natural resources to power the global transition to clean energy for sustainable development." - President Ruto
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Managing Director International Finance Corporation (IFC) Makhtar Diop and CEO of the ONE Campaign Gayle Smith were present.
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