The African Development Bank Group has concluded a stakeholder consultative workshop, bringing together business leaders, policymakers and development partners to advance youth-owned adaptation solutions supported by the Bank’s YouthADAPT programme in its new phase.Held from 24–25 February 2026, the consultation reviewed delivery experience from YouthADAPT’s first three cycles, examined key lessons emerging from implementation, and explored design options for the programme’s fourth Cycle. Discussions highlighted the need to move beyond stand-alone grant funding, strengthen post-award support, improve market and investor linkages, and build a more sustainable financing model for early-stage climate enterprises.Read More