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Africa: MDB Heads Strengthen Joint Action in Manila to Deliver More Financing and Greater Impact

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Published 20 Oct 2026, 4:03 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group met at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila today to discuss how to deliver more financing and greater impact to support developing members as they face mounting challenges. It was the Group's first-ever meeting in the Philippines, hosted by ADB as its 2026 Chair.

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