Gabon: Partnership Signing Ceremony between EM Gabon – University and SETYM International

SETYM International Proudly Announces Strategic Partnership with EM Gabon–University

SETYM International, a Canadian leader in capacity building in the context of international development, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with EM Gabon–University. Signed on 16 April in Libreville, this partnership aims to deliver advanced training programmes for senior civil servants directly on Gabonese soil.

Larbi Bennouna, CEO of SETYM International, and Professor Daniel Franck Idiata, Director of EM Gabon–University, formalised the beginning of this collaboration with a signing ceremony. The partnership establishes a training framework designed to strengthen administrative and managerial competencies within Gabon’s public sector. This tailored initiative reflects SETYM’s mission to deliver practical, needs-based training for public administrations.

Strengthening Capacities

“By training Gabonese civil servants in Libreville, we are directly contributing to the development of critical skills required for the country’s economic and social growth,” emphasised Mr Bennouna during the signing ceremony.

This initiative represents a major milestone in SETYM International’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality training tailored to the specific needs of Gabon’s civil service. The partnership not only supports local capacity building but also promotes sustainable development through accessible, practice-oriented education.

Professor Idiata expressed his enthusiasm for the project:

“It is a great honour to collaborate with SETYM, a globally recognised organisation. We are confident that this partnership will meet our government’s expectations and greatly benefit our executives by sparing them the cost and constraints of training abroad.”

This partnership is founded on a shared vision of continuous improvement in administrative capacities in Gabon and will contribute to enhancing the performance of the country’s public administration.

Monsieur Larbi Bennouna serre la main du Professeur Daniel Franck Idiata à la signature du contrat.

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Monsieur Larbi Bennouna avec le Professeur Daniel Franck Idiata, heureux de présenter le contrat signé.

Meet the winners of SETYM International’s 35th anniversary contest

 

This year marks the 35th anniversary of SETYM International, and to celebrate this milestone, we launched a special competition dedicated to our valued clients. We wanted to express our gratitude to those who have joined us in celebrating this important chapter in our history.

Prizes

This competition offered the chance to win one of five (5) free places at one of our international seminars in 2024, including airfare and accommodation. This unique opportunity reflects our commitment to promoting lifelong learning and enriching the professional journeys of our global community.

The draw was overseen by Mr Ismaël Coulibaly, lawyer at the Quebec Bar and partner at BENOÎT & CÔTÉ INC., an independent law firm. A list of anonymised participant IDs was provided to him to ensure complete impartiality in the prize selection process.

We are proud to reveal the names of the winners:

  • Mr André Benjamin RENE, Director of Administrative Affairs and Budget, Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), Haiti

  • Mr Alpha Issiaga CAMARA, Public Procurement Specialist, Project Coordination and Implementation Unit (UCEP), Guinea

  • Mr Christian MUHINDO KABUYAYA, Division Head for Programme Budget Planning and Monitoring, Ministry of Finance, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Mr Allou Koffi Charles B. AKA, Senior Project Coordinator, CÔTE D’IVOIRE ENERGIES (CI-ENERGIES), Côte d’Ivoire

  • Mr Winstone MPINDU, Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Ltd. (ZESCO), Zambia

These fortunate participants will once again experience our high-impact training, designed to meet the challenges of a constantly evolving professional landscape, while benefiting from the expertise and know-how of SETYM International’s experts.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took part, and to all the Setymians of the past 35 years.
Your passion and dedication to continuous capacity building are a true inspiration and the driving force behind our mission.

Our Commitment

For the past 35 years, we have been dedicated to delivering the highest quality training and contributing to the professionalisation of your fields through our specialised accreditations. As we celebrate this anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the skills and knowledge of our international community — always with the warmth and hospitality that define the SETYM experience.

Congratulations to the winners — and thank you all!