The opening ceremony featured key figures, including Morocco’s Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour, AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Tourism Minister Siandou Fofana. The first plenary session, “Africa Investing: The New Paradigms,” explored emerging global trends and their potential to reshape Africa’s investment landscape. Participants included ministers and investment leaders from Congo and Senegal.
FIAD 2024 reflects a growing interest in intra-African collaboration. The forum’s “Business to Business” area witnessed a record number of meetings, underscoring the importance of building strategic partnerships within the continent.
The forum’s Investment Marketplace featured delegations from 11 African countries presenting their development plans and key investment sectors. This platform aims to stimulate economic growth and attract foreign direct investment. The inauguration ceremony, attended by prominent figures like AfCFTA’s Mene and Ivorian Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara, highlighted the commitment of African leaders to continental investment.
By organizing FIAD, Attijariwafa Bank Group reaffirms its dedication to a prosperous and united Africa. The forum promotes South-South cooperation and supports Pan-African initiatives. Attijariwafa’s presence in 27 African countries underscores its commitment to inclusive political and economic development across the continent.
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