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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country will host the next annual meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group
A
India
B
Norway
C
United Kingdom
D
Switzerland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The African Development Bank Group’s cumulative investments in Egypt amount to close to $7 billion, with an active portfolio of $1.4 billion. Egypt was selected to host the 2023 event following the country’s expression of interest in hosting the meeting for the 2022 to 2027 cycle.

Detailed explanation-2: -2017 African Development Bank Annual Meetings: “Transforming Agriculture for Wealth Creation in Africa” The 2017 Annual Meetingsof the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will be held on May 22-26, 2017 in Ahmedabad, India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The theme of the 2022 Annual Meetings is “Achieving Climate Resilience and a Just Energy Transition for Africa”.

Detailed explanation-4: -As the premier development finance institution on the continent, the AfDB’s mission is to help reduce poverty, improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent’s economic and social development. The AfDB headquarters is officially in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

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