Abidjan hosts Francophone Investment Promotion Agencies meeting ahead of 8th Annual RIAFPI Conference

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, hosted a high-level meeting of several Francophone investment promotion agencies on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, at the CEPICI headquarters in preparation for the 8th Annual RIAFPI Conference. Delegations from various African countries and partners attended the session, aiming to strengthen mechanisms for attracting investment to the continent. Saran Fofana, Executive Secretary of RIAFPI, highlighted these meetings as a tradition for member agencies to exchange experiences and enhance operational capacities. Côte d'Ivoire was chosen as the host for this year's event. Amichia Solange, Director General of CEPICI, emphasized the strategic importance of the network and the need to consolidate ties among member agencies to make the Francophone space a driver of sustainable growth through increased investment mobilization. Moandza Mboma Ghislain, President of RIAFPI and Director General of ANPI-Gabon, stressed the value of sharing experiences, noting that there is no universal model in the sector. Discussions revealed common challenges faced by African agencies, including administrative delays, complex procedures, and difficulties in mobilizing sufficient investment. Participants explored solutions such as digitalizing services, implementing immersion programs between agencies, and evolving towards integrated economic development agencies. The experiences of countries like Senegal, Morocco, and Benin were cited as inspirations for modernizing services and simplif