Between the imperatives of energy transition and the digitization of economies, how to prepare for the emergence of new models of society that have become vital following the passage of Covid-19? To respond to this, decision-makers from the African continent will meet in Abidjan on June 13 and 14.
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For the first time since 2019, the Africa CEO Forum will take place face-to-face. ACF will host more than 1,500 business and government leaders in Abidjan.
The 2022 edition of the Africa CEO Forum, the largest annual gathering of private sector in Africa, will be held on June 13 and 14, 2022 in Abidjan. As the world recovers from the impact of Covid-19, and ten years following its first edition, the event will focus on proposing new paths for African growth. Production of vaccines, decongestion of supply chains, digitalisation, energy transition… The health crisis has accelerated the transformation of economies towards new models.
Whether it is a question of sustainable growth, job creation or support for the development of national and regional champions, l’Africa CEO Forum intends to work for dialogue, which is more essential than ever, between the public and private sectors to shape a sovereign and autonomous Africa. For the first time since 2019, the Africa CEO Forum 2022 will take place face-to-face and will welcome more than 1,500 business and government leaders, including: Alassane OuattaraPresident of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire; Macky Hall, President of the Senegalese Republic; Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Mohamed Bazoum, President of the Republic of Niger; Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Republic of Nigeria.
We absolutely must place economic sovereignty at the heart of our project.
Building a better, greener and more inclusive future
On the private sector side, Ralph Mupita, CEO of MTN ; Abdul Samad Rabiu, PDG of BUA Group; Soren Toft, CEO de MSC, Delphine Traoré, Managing Director of Allianz Africa ; Rita Zniber, CEO of Diana Holding ; Ade AyeyemiCEO ofEcobank ; Alioune Ndiaye, General Manager d’Orange Middle East and Africa ; Anne Rigail, CEO ofAir France, as well as many policy makers from across Africa and around the world. They will discuss strategic priorities to shape the future of African economies. The event is co-organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and IFC.
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“The world has entered a complex and probably long-lasting period of economic and political tensions that require our continent to question its growth model. In this perspective, we must imperatively place economic sovereignty at the heart of our project and propose new routes for African prosperity centered around green growth, industrial transformation, the digital economy and public-private dialogue”, said Amir Ben Yahmed, President and Founder of the Africa CEO Forum.
Now is the time for Africa to harness its strengths and fully harness the new engines of growth.
“COVID-19 has put a strain on African economies and people, but they have shown resilience. Now we need to focus on recovery. Although much turbulence is to be expected, now is the time for Africa to harness its strengths and fully harness the new engines of growth to emerge stronger from the pandemic. IFC’s support of the Africa CEO Forum demonstrates our commitment to mobilizing private sector partners around a common goal: to build a better, greener and more inclusive future for Africa,” said Makhtar Diop, CEO of IFC.
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Reference platform, high place of innovation
During the last physical edition of the Forum, in 2019, more than 1,500 decision-makers, including 700 CEOs, gathered in Kigali, Rwanda. Case studies, expert testimonials, practical workshops, working groups… Founded in 2012, the Africa CEO Forum is the reference platform for the leaders of the largest African and international companies, international investors, managers of multinationals, heads of state, ministers and representatives of the main financial institutions active on the continent. A place for high-level meetings, for sharing experiences and deciphering the trends at work in the business world, the Africa CEO Forum offers concrete and innovative solutions to help companies move forward.
This year, the Africa CEO Forum will present new formats allowing participants to discuss the strengthening of African economic sovereignty. The Africa CEO Forum Awards, which reward the most proactive companies and personalities on the continent each year, will open their doors to some twenty of the most important start-ups in Africa through the Disrupters Club initiative.
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