World Bank President Ajay Banga, during a speech in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, presented a development agenda centered on creating jobs and fostering economic opportunity. He urged a shift towards prioritizing practical solutions and tangible results for people, particularly in countries facing significant challenges. Banga emphasized the need to leverage the private sector and mobilize private capital to complement public funding for development projects. His address focused on restructuring the World Bank to be more responsive to client countries' needs and innovative in addressing global issues like climate change and pandemics. He proposed a collaborative approach involving governments, the private sector, and civil society to accelerate progress towards sustainable development goals in Côte d’Ivoire and across the globe. Banga’s visit to Abidjan signals a renewed focus on African economies and a commitment to supporting their growth trajectories. He called for a renewed partnership to “build” a better future.