Remarks at the Second Investing in Africa Forum

Kim, Jim Yong

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: PRIVATE INVESTMENT;    AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY;    LABOR SKILLS;    EDUCATION;    HUMAN CAPITAL;   

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学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank, discussed the partnership to promotedevelopment, investment, and multilateral cooperation inAfrica. There are ample opportunities toaccelerate growth, productivity, and Africa’s economictransformation. He pointed to four key things: first, close the large gap ininfrastructure -- in roads, energy, water, sanitation,broadband, and transport; second, make agriculture more productive; third, improve the fundamentals needed toaccelerate industrialization; and fourth, invest inpeople – in health and education – which is increasingly vital inthe digital age. He believe the partnership will continue, and thisrelationship will help millions of people lift themselvesout of poverty and realize opportunities for a better life.