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the bank’s relocation to Tunisia in 2003, signalling the first steps of the bank’s return, AfDB president Donald Kaberuka said.
“It is important for us to come home and today we are ready to do everything possible to make this happen,” he said.
Preparations for the bank’s return were well underway, as was observed by the bank’s executive directors and members of senior management, who visited the sites of the offices under reconstruction.
AfDB executive director for the United States Walter Jones said he was encouraged by the will and enthusiasm of the stakeholders to move things forward.
“I hope the reconstruction will not face delays and everything will be in place for our return. People are motivated.
“We are all looking forward to the return of the institution. Our visit to the sites left me with a good impression.”
Kaberuka underscored the bank’s commitment to assist the country in its economic recovery process.
In this regard, the AfDB will make a contribution of US$1 billion out of the US$8,75 billion pledged by donors at the last meeting of the Consultative Group held in Paris, France. – CAJ News.
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