The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has established a collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) as part of its efforts to fight against corruption and financial crime.

President of the AfDB, Dr.

Akinwumi Adesina and Interpol Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza, who visited the Bank's headquarters in Abidjan signed a Letter of Intent with the Interpol last week.

The Bank Group is the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol.