THE PROGRAMME
Terms of Reference: Private Equity and Financing of Extractive and Energy Industries: Value Propositions and Prospects 1. Background The extractive (mining, oil, and gas) and energy sectors play a critical role in global economic development, industrialization, and energy security. In recent years, private equity (PE) has emerged as a significant source of capital, particularly as […]
Terms of Reference: Private Equity / Venture Capital Facing the Sustainable Development Goals: African Realities 1. Background Africa faces significant development challenges alongside substantial growth opportunities. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires mobilizing large-scale private capital, particularly in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, education, and financial inclusion. Private Equity (PE) and Venture […]
Terms of Reference: Geopolitics and Macroeconomics: Effects of the Resurgence of Trade Wars on African Economies and Sustainable Financing Solutions 1. Background Recent years have seen a resurgence of global trade tensions and protectionist policies, notably between major economic powers such as the United States and China. These developments have disrupted global value chains, altered […]
Private Equity & Agriculture: Challenges and Solutions for an Agribusiness Serving African Economies
Terms of Reference: Private Equity & Agriculture: Challenges and Solutions for an Agribusiness Serving African Economies 1. Background Agriculture remains a cornerstone of most African economies, contributing significantly to employment, food security, and GDP. Despite its importance, the sector faces persistent challenges including limited access to finance, climate risks, fragmented value chains, and infrastructure deficits. […]
Terms of Reference: How to Increase the Share of Local Institutional Investors in Financing African Economies through Private Equity 1. Background Africa’s growth potential has been widely recognized, with its young population, vast natural resources, and increasing urbanization offering promising economic prospects. However, the continent remains heavily reliant on foreign investment to meet financing needs […]
Terms of Reference: African Insurance: An Untapped Institutional Investor – Keys to Taking the Leap with Private Equity 1. Background The African insurance industry has witnessed substantial growth in recent years, yet its participation in private equity (PE) investments remains limited compared to other institutional investors such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. Given […]
Terms of Reference: Multilateral Development Banks & Development Finance Institutions: African Strategy and Prospects 1. Background Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) play a critical role in financing Africa’s development, especially given the continent’s vast infrastructure gaps, economic challenges, and the need for private sector-led growth. These institutions, such as the World […]
Terms of Reference: Bank Financing, Financial Markets, Debt Funds, and Investment Funds: How Do They Complement Each Other? 1. Background The African financial landscape has evolved over recent decades, with a growing reliance on various financial instruments and funding mechanisms to support economic development. Traditional bank financing, financial markets, debt funds, and investment funds each […]
Terms of Reference: Financing African Entrepreneurial Innovation: Areas for Improvement and Prospects 1. Background Entrepreneurial innovation is a critical driver of economic growth, job creation, and social transformation, particularly in emerging economies like Africa. The continent is home to a dynamic and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, with a burgeoning startup scene across sectors such as technology, […]
Terms of Reference: Listed and Unlisted Assets: What Synergies Are Possible? 1. Background The investment landscape has evolved over the past few decades, with institutional investors increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios by incorporating both listed and unlisted assets. Listed assets, such as publicly traded stocks and bonds, provide liquidity and transparency, while unlisted assets, […]
Terms of Reference (ToR) Feedback from Investors / Funded Companies 1. Background The relationship between investors and funded companies is crucial to the success of any investment venture. For investors, feedback from the companies they fund is essential to understand how their capital is being utilized, assess the impact of their investment, and guide future […]
EVENT SPEAKERS
Arnold Attoungbré
Investment Manager - AIIM
Experienced Investment Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled ...
Jean-Marc Savi de Tové
Co Founder - Adiwalé Partners
Jean-Marc is a private equity and capital markets professional with cross-functional knowledge of African and ....
Redda Ben Geloune, PhD
CEO - AITEK
Redda research focuses on the potential of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing organizational performance...
Agnès HUANG
Sr Investment Officer - Proparco
Agnès is expanding Proparco's Equity initiatives across West Africa, with a strong focus on Venture Capital.
Moustapha Ibrahim Malloum
Deputy Head West Africa - Proparco
Moustapha is the Deputy Regional Director of PROPARCO for West Africa. He leads transactions in the financial.....
Ousmane Fall
Director - AfDB
Mr Ousmane Fall is a Senior Banker and a Development Specialist. He is the Director of Non Sovereign....
Paul-Armand Ngassa
Partner - Joliba Capital
Paul Armand is the Vice Chairman of the Ivorian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (A2IC)......
Jean-Michel Kamanan
Partner - Uhuru Investment Partners
Jean Michel is a private equity and venture capital professional who leads the investment strategy of .......
Cheikh-Souleymane Diallo
Chairman - Ivorian Private Equity Association
Cheikh is an Experienced Investment Director. He is the Chairperson of the Ivorian PE and VC Association (A2IC)
Patrick Larrive
Managing Partner - ASAFO & CO
Patrick advises funds of funds, investments funds, MDBs and DFIs in their acquisition or in their....
Yannick SANNI
Investment Manager - Tana Africa Capital
Yannick is an Investment Professional at Tana Africa Capital and has 11 years of investment and corporate finance....
Dorian L. Zohou
Investment Officer - BIO Invest
Dorian is an impact investment specialist with over 9 years in deal origination, climate finance ...
Bassem Jebara
Director M&A - Galite
Bassem has more than Ten years of Private Equity/Project Finance experience in Emerging Markets .....
Brice LODUGNON
Managing Director - Africa50 IIP
Investment professional with a broad exposure to private equity transactions with African companies at various...
Magnus Nilsson
Investment Manager - IFU
Magnus is investing in greenfield energy infrastructure (production, distribution and storage) and utilities in developing
Landry AHOUANSOU
Investment Director -IFU
Investment Professional with multi-sector transactional experience in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Expertise in ...
Rudolph BELLA
Senior Investment Director
Rudolph is combining Big4 skillsets with a broad exposure to African private equity transactions in the Energy....
Kaouthar Mehrez
Managing Partner - Galite
Kaouthar is Managing Partner and founding member of Galite, a Paris-based investment bank specializing..
Daouda COULIBALY
CEO - Attijari West Africa
This career banker has served internationally, notably PricewaterhouseCoopers in Paris...
Jean-André A. AHIPEAUD
Chairman & CEO J3A PARTNERS AM
Jean-André is a senior management executive with a proven track record in Alternative Investment Funds........
Ahmadou BAKAYOKO
CEO - ERANOVE
Senior Executive with a global experience (USA, Europe, Africa), he is the double CEO of the Ivorian...
Dr. Edoh K. AMENOUNVE
CEO - BRVM
Dr. Edoh Kossi AMENOUNVE led major reforms of the WAEMU financial market, namely the reform of...
Mamadou G K KONE
CEO - Allianz Côte D'Ivoire
A seasoned insurance professional with a track record of growth creation in the insurance sector, Mr KONE is leading...
Marième DIOP
VC Head For Africa - IFC
Marième is a seasoned Private Equity and VC professional. She is currently the Regional Head of the Francophone...
Aminata KABRE
CEO - Voxell Group
Winner of several awards, Mrs KABRE is the CEO of VOXELL GROUP which uses local plants with therapeutic values.....
Sydney DOMORAUD OPERI
Founding Partner - ADNA
As a Finance and Corporate Lawyer, Sydney has led and closed major transactions in....
Hamid BELMEKKI
Partner - AIYO GROUP
Hamid is currently the partner responsible for the Analytics and Technology sector within...
Joséphine AZOULAY
Senior Risk Consultant
Thanks to her in-depth knowledge of the corporate risks management, Joséphine leads Control Risks'.....
Serge KOUAO
President - KAB2R
Serge is an expert in financial risk management and process optimization. He has in-depth knowledge.....
Adil LEKRAFI
CEO - ALFIC/Best Finance
Adil is an expert in quantitative finance with more than 20 years of experience in the largest European investment...
Youssouf KONE
Inv Director - AFRICINVEST
Youssouf is a senior private equity investment professional with in-depth knowledge of the sub-Saharan...
Meriem BEN SALAH, PhD
Professor of Finance
Meriem BEN SALAH is a Professor at the Research and Formation Unit of economics and management at...
Patrick NKONGO
CEO - FPM
Patrick is an expert in supporting the construction and development of inclusive and responsible....
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