Banga, Ajay2024-05-242024-05-242024-04-29https://hdl.handle.net/10986/41598These remarks were delivered by the World Bank Group President Ajaya Banga at the IDA for Africa Heads of State Summit on April 29, 2024. The main idea revolves around the potential for transformative change in Africa through strategic investments and development assistance. The President emphasizes the need for unity and common ground among African leaders to address challenges and unlock the continent's potential. Drawing parallels with successful development stories from other regions, the document highlights the importance of investing in people, building infrastructure, and supporting job-generating industries. It calls for a collaborative effort involving governments, the international community, and the private sector to realize Africa's economic future and create opportunities for prosperity and progress.en-USCC BY-NC 3.0 IGOINTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IDA)ECONOMIC GROWTH DIAGNOSTICSINFRASTRUCTURE AND GROWTHJOB CREATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIESHUMAN CAPITAL AND GROWTHECONOMIC GROWTH ANALTICSDECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHSDG 8INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURESDG 9SpeechWorld Bank10.1596/41598