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<p>Economic integration creates wealth and limits dependence on imports, it also makes sure that Africa begins to address things like food self-sufficiency. That’s according to Khaled Sherif, the Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business at the African Development Bank. While speaking to CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kenneth Igbomor, Khaled said the Annual Meetings of the AfDB will focus on making sure member countries can build back post-Covid-19, and in a way that the nations can recover from the effect of deteriorating commodity prices.</p>


AfDB’s VP Sherif: Economic integration limits dependency on imports

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<p>In its African Economic Outlook report, the AfDB says Africa needs to adopt a competition policy that makes markets work for the continent and fosters regional integration, using the African Continental Free Trade Area. Khaled Sherif, Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery at the AfDB joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>This week, the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank will be a key focus on the continent. The AfDB says Africa’s regional economic integration efforts aim to create larger, more attractive markets, link land-locked countries to international markets and support intra-African trade. So, how has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Africa’s development and regional integration agenda? Khaled Sherif, AfDB’s Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How COVID-19 is impacting Africa’s development & regional integration agenda

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<p>The African Development Bank Group has announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response Facility to assist regional member countries fight the pandemic. The facility provides up to $10 billion to governments and the private sector. Khaled Sherif, Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery at the African Development Bank joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>The theme for the African Development Bank&#8217;s annual meetings this year is regional integration for Africa&#8217;s prosperity. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Esther Awoniyi caught up with, Khaled Sherif, AfDB&#8217;s Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery to discuss what&#8217;s in store for this year&#8217;s annual meetings.</p>


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<p>The theme for the African Development Bank&#8217;s annual meetings this year is Regional Integration for Africa&#8217;s Prosperity. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Esther Awoniyi caught up with, Khaled Sherif AFDB&#8217;s Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery to discuss what&#8217;s in store for this year&#8217;s annual meetings.</p>


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