Botswana, De Beers Appoint Adesina Chair Of Diamonds Development Fund

Author: Jimoh BabatundePublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Botswana

Business & EconomyWorld / International

Botswana, De Beers Appoint Adesina Chair Of Diamonds Development Fund

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank, has been appointed Chairman of Botswana's Diamonds for Development Fund, a joint initiative by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group. He will assume office on June 15, 2026. The fund aims to translate Botswana's diamond wealth into long-term prosperity through economic diversification and sustainable development.

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