The French Council of Investors in Africa (CIAN), in partnership with the newspaper L'Opinion, is organizing the Africa Forum on Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. "Africa, between challenges and opportunities" will be the theme of this event, which will be held in a hybrid format—online and at the Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel. The 2022 edition will be marked by the exceptional participation of the President of the Republic of Niger, H.E. Mohamed Bazoum, as guest of honor.
The Africa Forum, held annually, has become a highlight, eagerly awaited and recognized by the community of economic actors involved in Africa. Several prominent figures will speak at the event, including:
- Nadia FETTAH, Minister of Economy and Finance, Kingdom of Morocco
- Mamadou TRAORE, Minister of Youth, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
- Yves Fernand MANFOUMBI, Minister of Trade, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Gabonese Republic
- Alain Claude BILIE-BY-NZE, Minister of State, Gabonese Republic
- André-Magnus EKOUMOU, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to France
- Adnane BEN HALIMA, Vice President, Huawei Northern Africa
- Hassnein HIRIDJEE, President and CEO, Axian Group
- Cécile DESREZ, Vice President of Human Resources, Communication, and CSR, CFAO
- Denis Charles KOUASSI, Chief Executive Officer, National Social Security Fund (CNPS), Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
- Didier ACOUETEY, President and CEO, AfricSearch
"At a time when the African continent is deeply affected by the consequences of the war in Ukraine, both in terms of commodity prices and supplies, this Forum will be an opportunity to highlight the role of the private sector in sustainable recovery strategies. We are delighted to once again bring together high-level African and European figures from the public sphere, the business world, and civil society. Together, we will transform the challenges facing the African continent into opportunities," said Etienne Giros, President of the French Council of Investors in Africa (CIAN).
The morning plenary session will be fast-paced, alternating between round tables, interviews, and one-on-one discussions. It will continue in the afternoon with B2B workshops led by African delegations (Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gabon).
For more information and details on the CIAN Forum program, visit the official event page: https://2022.forum-afrique-cian.fr/
Source: press release