Closing session Main Stage Inspire - Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect

Watch the presentation by Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO, Bpifrance, Carole Kariuki, CEO, KEPSA, Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman / Founder, UBA / The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Nezha Hayat, Chief Executive Officer of the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank., Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO Daof ngote Group, James Mwangi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Equity Bank on the Main Stage Inspire at Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect, an event co-organised by Bpifrance. Business leaders at the forum emphasized that Africa’s development depends on prioritizing domestic investment to attract global capital and fostering stronger public-private partnerships. By leveraging the continent's vast resources and demographic potential, these leaders are shifting the focus from mere potential to tangible results and wealth creation. Ultimately, the consensus is that Africa is ready for business, with a call for immediate action and collaborative efforts between African and international stakeholders to drive sustainable growth. This summary was generated by AI. #AfricaForwardIC Follow us on : LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/bpifrance-international/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bpifrance/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/bpifrance X : https://x.com/bpifrance Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@bpifrance Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/bpifrance-officiel.bsky.social Find out more about Africa Forward I Inspire & Connect, an event co-organised by Bpifrance, Business France and Proparco, under the High Patronage of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and the President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto, bringing together decision-makers and entrepreneurs to discuss concrete solutions for Africa: from the energy transition to AI, via green industrialisation, sustainable agriculture and healthcare : https://www.af-inspire-connect.com/ You can also attend other conferences dedicated to co-industrialisation, co-investment and innovation at our event : https://big.bpifrance.fr/ To register : https://big.bpifrance.fr/fr/registration/formulaire-d-inscription