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Article: Tunesia: ADB-IFAD Consultations Open in Tunis.

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May 23, 2008
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High-level consultations on increased cooperation between the African Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development opened in Tunis today.

The two-day talks are designed to examine ways the two institutions can improve cooperation to ensure that their agricultural projects in Africa are more effective.

The two sides will during their retreat lay the ground for the development of joint programmes over the next two years. Their meeting is also expected to produce joint strategies and work plans.

Speaking at the opening session, AfDB Vice President (OSVP) Zeinab El Bakri urged the two ...

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