The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has pledged its continued support for women empowerment in the continent. The President of the AfDB, Donald Kaberuka, made the pledge in a video message to the 2nd African Women Economic Summit holding in Lagos, Nigeria.

Dr. Kaberuka said that the Bank will continue to support the cause of empowering women in Africa. He said Africa has made significant progress in the last few years; recording improved economic growth but noted that more needs to be done to bring about financial inclusion.

The AfDB President said Africa will do well if women productivity is improved adding that this could be achieved by stepping up girl-child education, including business and technical education.

Source: All Africa News