11th edition
English
FrançaisA SPECIAL EDITION DEDICATED TO RESILIENT BUILDERS
The Covid-19 health crisis that has been raging for several months across the world and in Africa has not only changed the lives of citizens but also negatively impacted the economy. However, in this context of extreme fragility, business leaders and institutions on the African continent stand out for their agility and refuse to give in to the gloom. No matter what, they set an example and stay the course. It is these strong economic players who will be celebrated at this special edition.
30 APRIL 2020, ABIDJAN
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, ENTREPRENEURSSHIP, DIGITAL AND MANAGEMENT AT THE HEART OF EXCHANGES
FEATURING THE
BEST OF AFRICAN EXCELLENCE
Jean Kacou Diagou (Président du Groupe NSIA) lors de son intervention inaugurale.
Jean Kacou Diagou et son épouse
Souleymane Diarrassouba (Ministre du Commerce et de l'Industrie), Aimée Zébéyoux (Secrétaire d'Etat aux Droits de l'Homme) et Michel Russel Lohoré.
Theresa Oppong-Beeko (PDG de Manet Group), au centre.
Massogbè Diabaté Touré (PDG du Groupe Sita), Aimée Zébéyoux (Secrétaire d'Etat aux Droits de l'Homme), Noël Koffi Akissi Antonie (Directrice de la Banque du Trésor Public) et Souleymane Diarrassouba (Ministre du Commerce, de l'Industrie et de la Promotion
Noël Koffi Akissi Antonie (Directrice de la Banque des Dépôts du Trésor Public) et Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun (PDG de United Africa Group).
Noël Koffi Akissi Antonie (Directrice de la Banque des Dépôts du Trésor Public ) et Michel Russel Lohoré.
Roger Kouassi (représentant Coulibaly Dramane, DG de la Lonaci).
Michel Russel Lohoré, Promoteur des Bâtisseurs de l'Economie Africaine.
Mamou Doukouré, PDG de Socotrad et de Douk'Oil, au centre.
Robert Beugré Mambé, Gouverneur du District Autonome d'Abidjan.
Anne Désirée Ouloto, Ministre de l'Assainissement et de la Salubrité, Marraine de l'événement.
Souleymane Diarrassouba (Ministre du Commerce, de l'Industrie et de la Promotion des PME) et Alain Kouadio, Président de Kaydan Group.
Chantal Taïba en prestation.
Anne Désirée Ouloto, Jean Kacou Diagou, Michel Russel Lohoré et Daphne Mashile-Nkosi.
L'astrophysicien Cheick Modibo Diarra (Grand Prix des Bâtisseurs 2009) avec Michel Russel Lohoré.
Delphine Traoré Maïdou, Directrice Opérationnelle pour l'Afrique du Groupe Allianz, et Faustin Mounguengui Nzigou, Ambassadeur du Gabon en Côte d’Ivoire.
Dr Jennifer Riria, PDG de Kenya Women Holding, Présidente de Women's World Banking.
Mame Khary Diène, DG des Laboratoires Bioessence.
Said Ibrahimi (DG de Casablanca Finance City), Stéphane Bracquaert (PDG de Wendel Africa) et Salma Haddour (DG Hopscotch Africa).
Professeur Saliou Touré, Président de International University of Grand-Bassam, et Sarata, DG de UBA Côte d'Ivoire.
Mahamadou Mouctar Sako (Président d'Afrique SA, Vice-Président du MEDEF Afrique) et Marc Vincens Wabi, DG de Deloitte Côte d'Ivoire.
Erick Rajaonary, PDG de Guanomad et Président du FIWMPAMA -Groupement de Patronat Malagasy-.
Fatou Sylla (Fondatrice de SAFICA, 1ère femme industrielle de Côte d'Ivoire), Françoise Remarck (Ancienne Vice-Présidente Relations Institutionnelles et Communication du Groupe CFAO) et Mame Khary Diène (DG des Laboratoires Bioessence).
Claude Wilfrid Etoka, PDG de SARPD Oil et de Congo Entreprises Capital, face aux journalistes.
Dr Félix Edoh Kossi Amenounvé, DG de la BRVM -Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières-).
Bartolomeu Dias Domingos (PDG de Grupo Bartolomeu Dias) et son épouse.
Babacar Ndiaye, Lauréat du Lifetime Achievement Award, entouré des lauréats 2015.
Consolata Rwayitare Ruboneka et Dr Martha Namundjebo Tilahun.
Harold E. Doley Jr (Président de Doley Securities), l'ex-Président de la BAD Donald Kaberuka (Southbridge Bank) et le regretté Babacar Ndiaye.
Dr Amina Hersi Moghe (Présidente Directrice Générale de Oasis Group) et Sizwe Nxasana.
Donald Kaberuka félicite Michel Russel Lohoré.
Le regretté Babacar NDiaye (Ancien Président Honoraire de la BAD), l'ex-Président de la BAD Donald Kaberuka (Southbridge Bank) et Michel Russel Lohoré.
Dr Amina Hersi Moghe (PDG de Oasis Group), Yao Madeleine (Coordonnateur du Don de Gouvernance et de Développement Institutionnel -DGDI-), Nonkululeko Nyembezi Heita (PDG de Ichor Coal) et Dr Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun (PDG de United Africa Group).
Michel Russel Lohoré reçoit les félicitations de Babacar Ndiaye.
René Yédiéti, PDG de Librairie de France Groupe.
Thami Ghorfi, Président de ESCA Ecole de Management.
Abdelmalek Alaoui (PDG de Guepard Consulting Group) et ses invités.
Harold E. Doley Jr (Président de Doley Securities) et Souleymane Diarrassouba, Ministre du Commerce, de l’Industrie et de la Promotion des PME .
Didier Acouetey (PDG du Groupe AfricSearch), Harold E. Doley Jr (Président de Doley Securities) et Dr Frannie Léautier (Président de Mkoba Private Equity Fund, Ancienne Vice-Présidente Principale de la BAD).
Nana Bouba Djoda (Président de Nana Bouba Group) entouré de ses enfants.
Françoise Remarck, Ancienne Vice-Présidente Relations Institutionnelles et Communication du Groupe CFAO.
L'ancien Ministre du Budget et du Portefeuille de l'Etat, Abdourahmane Cissé, avec Rose Azumah et Gloria Azumah Asare de Blue Skies.
Consolata Rwayitare Ruboneka, épouse du regretté Miko Alexis Rwayitare, Pionnier Africain de la téléphonie mobile.
Luc Gérard, PDG de Tribeca Asset Management.
Forum
A platform for exploring the challenges facing Africa, the Builders Forum offers intense debates on the major concerns of the continent’s transformation. For its 11th edition, sustainable and inclusive development, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, digital and management will be at the heart of the discussions. As the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, argues, “Africa can no longer be satisfied with simply managing poverty. For our future and that of our children, we must eradicate it. "
While, from the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, many experts predicted disaster, Africa, without neglecting the harmful effects of Covid-19, does better than resist. What prompts some specialists to wonder if this pandemic is not an opportunity to allow the African continent to boost its development. This unsuspected capacity for resilience leads us to believe that nothing will be completely as before.
Has conquered Africa arrived? What post-Covid economic outlook? What wise investments for the future? Has the time come for economic integration? Who will be the successful builders of tomorrow? Questions to which qualified experts will provide appropriate answers
Gala
AWARDING THE INSPIRING TALENTS
IMPACTING THE FUTURE OF THE CONTINENT
A CELEBRATION WITH EMINENT FIGURES AND TOMORROW’S TYCOONS
The event will bring together leading entrepreneurs, business leaders, influential people. This pioneering event for the celebration of African Excellence will be marked by the distinction of entrepreneurs, companies, managers and outstanding actors of economic integration.
Le conseil consultatif
THE ADVISORY COUNSEL
Futhi Mtoba
Présidente-Fondatrice de Teach South Africa, Ex-Présidente de Business Unity South Africa, ex-Présidente Afrique Australe de Deloitte
Tara Fela-Durotoye
PDG de House of Tara International
Alain Kouadio
Président de Kaydan Groupe
Teddy Daka
PDG d'Ansys Limited, Président d'Aurecon
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi
PDG de Kalagadi Manganese
Jean Kacou Diagou
Président du Groupe NSIA
Samuel Dossou-Aworet
Président de Petrolin Group, Président de l'African Business Roundtable
Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube
PDG de Mjoli Development Company et de Eziko Investments
Keba Keinde
PDG de Millennium Finance Corporation
Olajumoke Adenowo
DG de AD Consulting Limited
Jacqueline Patience Mugo
Directrice Exécutive de Kenya Federation Employers, Secrétaire Générale de Business Africa
Bartolomeu Dias Domingos
PDG de Grupo Bartolomeu Dias
Thami Ghorfi
Président d’ESCA Ecole de Management
Dr Frannie Léautier
Ancienne Vice-Présidente Principale de la BAD, Présidente de Mkoba Private Equity Fund
Félix Adahi Bikpo
DG de African Guarantee Fund.
Erick Rajaonary
PDG de Gouanomad
Louisa Mojela
Cofondatrice et PDG de Wiphold
Martha Namundjebo Tilahun
PDG de United Africa Group
Harold E. Doley Jr
Président de Doley Securities
Pierre Goudiaby Atépa
Président du Groupe Atépa
THE MEETING OF WINNING AFRICA
Since the 1st edition of the Africa Economy Builders Awards, we are proud to have distinguished more than 300 personalities and companies
See the list of some past winners
THE WINNERS OF THE 10TH EDITION DISTINGUISHED
Abidjan, 26 April 2019. Under the patronage of Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Commerce, Industry and SMEs Promotion, and the Presidency of Amadou Koné, Minister of Transport, the Africa Economy Builders Awards delivered its 2019 Winners at a glittering Gala, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Before 500 Guests, 19 African and Diaspora personalities from business and management areas have been distinguished for their significant contribution to the economic and social development of the continent.
Irene Charnley (Founder and CEO of Smile Telecoms Group), Christian Adovelandè (President of the BOAD - West African Development Bank -) and Gervais Koffi Djondo (Founder and Honorary President of Ecobank Group; Founder and President of Asky Airlines) won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Theresa Oppong-Beeko, Founder & CEO of Manet Group, received the Most Outstanding Business Woman of the Year Award. Alain Kouadio, President of Kaydan Groupe, topped the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Bea Hackula, President of African Women Empowerment, was honored with the Inspiring Woman Leadership Award.
The Awards Ceremony was preceded, in the morning, by a forum on the theme: ''Undertaking for Economic Integration ''. The ivorian Sanitation Minister, Anne Désirée Ouloto and leading speakers shared their experiences and their vision for an efficient economic integration process. Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, a Guest of Honor, Chairperson of United Africa Group, a conglomerate of 42 companies, expressed her satisfaction and support for the event.
Commenting this 10th edition, Michel Russel Lohoré said: «It is a precursor and leading event. I am particularly pleased with the scale of this ceremony. The Awards Gala Dinner displayed full as usual, with guests from several countries. I look at future with confidence, since it is full of beautiful promises.»
The next edition of the Africa Economy Builders Awards will take place on Friday “à April 2021. Initiated in 2006 by Michel Russel Lohoré, an Ivorian journalist, the Africa Economy Builders Awards are organized by Colombe Marketing & Communication, with the support of African Guarantee Fund, TV5Monde Afrique and African Business Roundtable.- ABR -
The Past Winners of the Africa Economy Builders Awards include Top Business Personalities like Mo Ibrahim, Louisa Mojela, Issad Rebrab, Rosa Whitaker, Félix Adahi Bikpo, Jean Kacou Diagou, Babacar Ndiaye, Judy Dlamini, Luc Gérard Njafé, Daphne Mashile-Nkosi, Harold E. Doley Jr, Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun, Strive Masiyiwa, Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita, Mike Adenuga Jr, Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube, Sam Esson Jonah, Futhi Mtoba, Nana Bouba Djoda, Jean-Louis Billon, etc.
REMEMBER BABACAR NDIAYE
The Former President of AfDB passed away on 13 July 2017. During the 6th edition of Africa Economy Builders Awards that held on 30 April 2015, the Illustrious Banker was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award and an Exceptional Tribute. For Babacar Ndiaye, this recognition was one of the best of his life.
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