Mike SALAWOU is the Director of the African Development Bank’s Infrastructure and Urban Development Department. He oversees a portfolio of infrastructure assets worth over USD 16 billion in Africa, covering public and private sector projects.

With 20 years at AfDB, he managed the NEPAD IPPF Special Fund, coordinated the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa, and represented the Bank in several global partnerships.

His expertise in development policy and management, backed by degrees from Copenhagen Business School, CEMS CBS, HEC Paris, and Sciences Po Paris, underscores his leadership in advancing Africa's railway infrastructure.