American Chamber of Commerce in Côte d’Ivoire

🌟 Join Us for an Exclusive Business Breakfast! 🌟 The American Chamber of Commerce in Côte d'Ivoire (AMCHAM CI), in collaboration with BOAD, is delighted to invite you to a special Business Breakfast session focused on strategic financing opportunities for the Ivorian private sector. Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 🕣 Time: 08:30 – 10:30 📍 Venue: Noom Hotel Abidjan, Miko Room (21st floor) 🎤 Theme: “BOAD-Private Sector Business Breakfast Debate” Why Attend? As part of BOAD's 2021-2025 strategic plan, Plan Djoliba, this event offers invaluable insights into integrated financing solutions for the Ivorian private sector, supporting development across key sectors such as: Transportation infrastructure ICT and digitalization Energy Extractive industries Agriculture and agro-industry Health and Education Real estate Key Objectives: Foster dialogue between BOAD, AMCHAM CI members, and major private sector leaders. Showcase BOAD’s current financing mechanisms and offers. Outline the financial conditions for the fiscal year. Connect projects with BOAD’s priority sectors for potential financing. This exclusive, invitation-only event is a must for those seeking to expand strategic partnerships and unlock new avenues for project development. 🔗 Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Confirm your attendance today to engage directly with BOAD experts and explore tailored financing solutions that align with your business objectives. confirm your attendance here: https://lnkd.in/dBzgtz4f We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of meaningful connections and strategic dialogue.

Empowering Côte d'Ivoire’s Future: Key Takeaways from the 3rd AmCham TechTalk On October 31, 2024, AmCham Côte d'Ivoire, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transition, hosted the highly anticipated 3rd edition of its TechTalk series at the Postel 2001 building in Abidjan. Themed “Empowering the Next Generation of Innovative & Digital Start-ups,” the event brought together influential voices from the tech ecosystem—start-up founders, innovators, digital economy leaders, and policymakers—to explore the challenges and untapped potential within Cote d'Ivoire's fast-growing tech sector. This edition was packed with insights on: Government strategies for nurturing start-ups through supportive policies and partnerships. The importance of investment networks and how collaborations with established SMEs can provide the much-needed support start-ups require. Bridging talent gaps with targeted training programs and aligning educational initiatives to meet industry needs. The essential role of regulatory frameworks in fostering growth through tax incentives and reduced administrative barriers. Strategies for creating a sustainable ecosystem that ensures continuous growth and support for start-ups. Each discussion emphasized the necessity for cohesive efforts across the public and private sectors to create a resilient, inclusive, and innovation-driven start-up culture. 🔗 Read the full article to discover how Côte d'Ivoire is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s digital future and what steps are needed to further empower its tech entrepreneurs. #TechTalk #AmChamCI #Innovation #StartUpEcosystem #DigitalEconomy #CôteDIvoireTech #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #SustainableGrowth

🌐 Join Us for Tech Talk 2024! AmCham Côte d'Ivoire invites you to Tech Talk 2024, a pivotal event focused on the transformation of the technological ecosystem in Côte d'Ivoire. This event will spotlight digital innovation, support for start-ups, and gather sector experts, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders for impactful discussions and networking. Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 📍 Venue: Immeuble Postel 2001, Conference Room, 26th Floor ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Why Attend? Gain insights into strategies that drive digital innovation, connect with decision-makers, and explore collaboration opportunities to strengthen the tech ecosystem in Côte d'Ivoire. 👉 Reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/40mcB6t For more details, please reach out to our executive secretary, Salimata Diaby, at executivesecretary@amcham-ci.org or 07 07 88 78 40. #TechTalk2024 #DigitalInnovation #AmChamCI #TechEcosystem #Startups #CotedIvoire 4o

🌱 Exciting Collaboration in Agriculture! 🌱 We're thrilled to share a significant milestone in Côte d'Ivoire's agricultural development! Through a pioneering collaboration between Iowa State University and INP-HB in Yamoussoukro, the Agriculture Initiative is set to transform the landscape of agricultural education and innovation in the region. This initiative focuses on strengthening research capabilities, curriculum development, and fostering exchange programs, all aimed at driving sustainable agricultural growth. With such partnerships, we’re looking at a future where Côte d'Ivoire becomes a leader in agricultural research and innovation. #Agriculture #Innovation #Partnership #Education #CotedIvoire #IowaStateUniversity #INPHB #Sustainability #Growth

Join us at RENPOWER CÔTE D’IVOIRE 2024 – Unlocking private investment for renewable electrification, decarbonization & energy Transition, 3rd edition.   Meet with renewable energy developers, technology providers and investors such as ERANOVE, Voltalia, GE Power, InfraCo Africa, Jinko Solar, Mitrelli, JASolar, Swedfund, JESA, Infinity Power, AFRY, BAOBAB+, Endeavor Mining, Persistent Energy - just to mention a few of them - as well as organizations such as the Ministry of Mines, Oil & Energy, CI-Energies, Groupement Professionnel des Miniers de Côte d'Ivoire, World Bank, Expertise France, WASCAL and many others!   Event Details: Date: 24 of October / Time: 09:00 – 18:00 hrs Place: Azalaï hotel Abidjan (in-person) Event Website: https://lnkd.in/eXaYmM2r   Amongst the Speakers will participate: -Ehouman KALIFA, Director General for Energy, Ministry of Mines, Oil & Energy -Eric AMOUSSOUGA, Country President Francophone SSA & Commercial Director Power Transmission SSA, GE Vernova -Kouadio DJAHA, Director of Operations, CI-ENERGIES -Jean-Claude DIPLO, Président, Groupement Professionnel des Miniers de Côte d'Ivoire and CEO, Bonikro, Agbaou and Hiré Gold Mines -Olola VIEYRA, Country Representative, Global Green Growth Institute, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire -Laetitia GADEGBEKU-OUATTARA, Country Manager & VP Public Affairs, Endeavour Mining Corporation, Côte d'Ivoire -Cédric BAGNON, Energy Specialist, Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, World Bank Group -Mejdi KHAYATI, Technical Services Manager MENA, Jinko Solar -Adebayo BANKOLE , Head, Marché Régional d'Electricité/ECOWAS, GIZ -Paul Régis BESSALA, Director General, Baobab+ Côte d’Ivoire -Nicolas LE FALHER, West Africa Sales Manager, Voltalia -Fahmi CHINE, Head of Sales for North and West Africa, JA Solar -Ange KOUASSI, Investment Officer, Infrastructure, PPP & Project Finance Transaction Advisory, International Finance Corporation -Paul-Harry AITHNARD, Regional Director, UEMOA, Director General Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire -Bruno KORGO, Regional Coordinator of the Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen, WASCAL   The one-day program will dive into conversations with key stakeholders to unveil the sector’s outlook and present strategic business opportunities in the Côte d’Ivoire energy market.    The American Chamber of Commerce in Côte d’Ivoire as a Supporting Partner has a 15% discount available for its members on both delegate registration and corporate packages (CODE: RPCIAM15) For more information, kindly email administration@euroconventionglobal.com   Please participate in the leaders meeting in Renpower Côte d’Ivoire. See you soon!  Euroconvention Global

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in Africa 🌍 Across Africa, 80% of youth-led firms are in desperate need of financial support to grow and thrive. 💡 Only 45% of these firms dare to approach traditional financial institutions, facing a high likelihood of rejection. 🚀 The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund is stepping up, committed to turning this tide by ensuring young innovators have the backing they need to succeed. #YouthDay Mastercard Foundation Charity Kabango Eric Kacou

EY annonce la nomination d’Éric N'Guessan au poste de Leader du Cluster Afrique subsaharienne Francophone (FSSA) EY est ravi d'annoncer Éric N'Guessan comme le nouveau Leader du Cluster Afrique subsaharienne Francophone (FSSA), depuis le 1er juillet 2024. Il succède au français Jérôme Guirauden après ses quatre ans de service. Actuel Country Managing Partner de EY Côte d'Ivoire et Tax Cluster Leader, Eric a rejoint EY en 2001 et est devenu Associé en 2011. Avec une carrière marquée par des postes de leadership, notamment dans le secteur de l'énergie, il est un atout pour déployer la nouvelle stratégie "All in" d'EY, visant à renforcer la position de leader de la firme dans la région. EY attend avec enthousiasme de ce professionnel de lancer les chantiers de l'innovation et de la croissance, avec l'objectif de faire d'EY la firme la plus intégrée et rentable en Afrique noire francophone d'ici trois ans, au profit de ses employés, associés, Clients, directeurs et la communauté d'investisseurs. Tous nos vœux de succès dans ses nouvelles fonctions. #EYAfrique #LeadershipFSSA #Strategy #AllIn #EYCareer #InnovationEY

On July 20th, 2024, the American Chamber of Commerce in Côte d'Ivoire (AmCham CI) welcomed a group of aspiring business leaders from the Wharton School for a brunch at Lepic. This event, marked by rich exchanges and insightful discussions, underscored the strategic importance of AmCham in fostering U.S.-Ivorian economic relations. Distinguished participants included Mrs. Salimata Diaby, Executive Secretary of AmCham CI, and Alexandra Shulungu, Assistant AmCham President. 

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Côte d'Ivoire hosted a reception at Palais WIA to celebrate the official opening of the U.S. Commercial Service office in Côte d'Ivoire. This momentous event, marking the establishment of the first U.S. Commercial Service office in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa, was attended by a distinguished gathering of business leaders, government officials, and members of the diplomatic corps.