SETYM International at the Africa CEO Forum 2025: Strategic Engagement and Renewed Commitment
???? Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire — The 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, held on 13 and 14 May 2025, brought together over 2,000 business leaders, investors, ministers, policymakers and heads of state from across Africa and around the world to discuss the continent’s economic future.
SETYM International was represented by its President and CEO, Mr Larbi Bennouna, who participated in several high-level meetings at this flagship event for Africa’s private sector.
A summit focused on public-private partnership
The central theme of this edition, “Can a new public-private deal reshape the future of the continent?”, highlighted the profound economic transformations underway and the urgent need to build strong alliances between institutional and economic actors to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.
Over the course of two days, conferences, panels and discussions addressed major issues such as :
- economic sovereignty,
- the rise of local value chains,
- infrastructure development,
- modernisation of public administrations,
- and the growing role of the private sector in transforming African economies.
Canadian and Quebec partners mobilised
Mr Bennouna’s participation in the event was highlighted by several meetings organised by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, a global network present in over 160 cities. Its mission is to support Canadian businesses in their international expansion by providing targeted support, concrete opportunities and tailored funding programmes.
On behalf of SETYM International, Mr Bennouna warmly thanked the entire team for their professionalism, field presence and unwavering support.
SETYM also wishes to highlight the outstanding work of Investissement Québec International (IQI), whose active presence in Abidjan reflects a genuine commitment to economic collaboration between Québec and the African continent. The discussions held helped strengthen strategic ties around a shared vision of sustainable development and global outreach.
This mission was also made possible with the valuable support of the Québec Office in Abidjan, which plays a central role in consolidating institutional and economic relations between Québec and African countries.
A presence aligned with our mission
For over 35 years, SETYM International has been supporting governments, development agencies and public sector actors across Africa in their efforts to enhance professionalism, governance and project management.
Our participation in the Africa CEO Forum reflects our commitment to staying at the heart of change, actively contributing to capacity building and the evolution of public management practices.
The Africa CEO Forum 2025 reaffirmed the importance of cross-sectoral dialogue and international cooperation in addressing today’s economic challenges.
Through strategic meetings and the engagement of our Canadian and Quebec partners, SETYM International reasserts its role as a trusted partner in institutional development—across Africa and beyond.
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