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MAKUTANO 9 SOFITEL ABIDJAN HÔTEL IVOIRE Bd Hassan II, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

08:00 – 8:45 Ballroom WELCOME COFFEE

WELCOME ADDRESS Deborah Mutund, Entrepreneur, media personality, public-relations consultant MAKUTANO 2023 MC

OPENING ADDRESS Nicole Sulu, Founder of Makutano H.E. Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, Prime Minister, DRC H.E. Patrick Achi, Prime Minister, Côte d'Ivoire

Moderator Éric Kacou, CEO, Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners

Keynote (10 min) Robert Matana Gumede, Executive Chairman, GUMA Group

Speakers H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Honorary President of Nigeria H.E. Nicolas Kazadi, Minister of Finance of the DRC Albert Yuma, President, FEC Paulo Gomes, CEO – Orango Investment Corporation, Co-founder – New African Capital Partners Abdou Souleye Diop, Managing Partner – Mazars Farida Jirari, Managing Director, Association for the Advancement of Leaders

11:30 – 12:30 Salle Chandelier Lagune

AFRICAN CHAMPIONS Discussion on a concrete issue arising from the panel, accompanied by a "Take Away" presented at the Closing.

Ambassador Charlotte Kalala, Congo na Paris

Moderator Teddy Roux, West Africa Director – Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners, LLC

Special guest Samuel Eto'o, President, FECAFOOT

Moderator Madjissem Beringaye, TV Host & Entrepreneur

Preparatory discussion on a concrete issue from the Mining panel, accompanied by a "take away" presented at the Closing.

Moderators Landry Djimpe, Innogence Consulting Laetitia Gadegbeku, Country Director, Endeavour Mining Group

Rapporteur Natacha Latere, Lawyer – Managing Partner BTM Lawyers

LUNCH – SPECIAL DEBATE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS (30 Pax)

From Abidjan to Kinshasa, building businesses and growing our trade.

Moderator Kahi Lumumba, Co-founder & CEO at Totem Experience

Special guests H.E. Guy Loando, Minister of State, Minister of Spatial Planning of the DRC H.E. Mamadou Touré, Minister of Youth of Côte d'Ivoire

Speakers Gilles Atayi, Managing partner of the G&A Africa Consulting Group Anne Emmanuelle Soumah-Yacé, Founder AYES Essentielle Franck Kié, Associate Director – CiberOBS Consulting and Commissioner General of Ciber Africa Forum Godelive Lonji, Tax inspector, coordinator of the tax-studies unit, Ministry of Finance/General Directorate of Taxes, DRC

Rapporteur Filip Kabeya, IT specialist, entrepreneur and change-maker

The Congolese and Ivorian mining sector facing the challenges of the energy transition.

Never have local-content obligations been so successful or so topical on the continent. This momentum is largely due to the implementation in recent years of local-content obligations that are now cross-sectoral, binding, and supervised by a regulatory authority, rather than merely incentive-based and scattered.

What exactly is the situation in the DRC and Côte d'Ivoire?

A review of the two countries' respective strategies, the results, and the short- and medium-term prospects in terms of employment, training, supply of goods and services, technology transfer, and shareholding.

Moderators Laetitia Gadegbeku, Country Director, Endeavour Mining Group Landry Djimpe, Innogence Consulting Speakers Placide Nkala, CEO, Gécamines S.A. Yenga Mabolia, CEO, CAMI Pascal Agboyibor, Managing Partner Asafo & Co Jean-Claude Diplo, President of the Professional Mining Group, Côte d'Ivoire Rapporteur Natacha Latere, Lawyer – Managing Partner BTM Lawyers

14:30 – 15:45 Salle Chandelier Lagune

How can the cultural and creative industries become an engine of the continent's economic and social development?

Ambassador Israel Tshipamba, Artistic Director – Tarmac des Auteurs

Moderators David Adekele, Editor-in-Chief Africa, Rest of World Fréderique Leininger, Founder of the media outlet InnSaei community, Fashion Designer at Maison FMK

Special guest H.E. Françoise Remarck, Minister of Culture and Francophonie, Côte d'Ivoire Henri Kalama, Director of the Academy of Fine Arts, Kinshasa-DRC

With the participation of Déborah Mutund, Entrepreneur, media personality, public-relations consultant

Renewable energy: the private sector waiting in the wings.

Development of off-grid solutions, granting of mini-grid concessions, strengthening of public-private partnerships, guarantees provided by the State, and the establishment of credit lines with commercial banks… The Congolese authorities are multiplying measures to encourage private investment in renewables (solar, biomass, wind, biofuel) and to overcome the (infra)structural failures of the market. Solar is the main asset of a rapidly growing market estimated at nearly one billion dollars per year.

Côte d'Ivoire, which produces and exports its electricity (hydro, thermal), will soon launch the largest biomass power plant in West Africa, fueled by agricultural waste. And the government's "Action Plan for Renewable Energy 2016-2030" provides for an exceptional incentive tax framework for investment in renewable energy – on and off grid.

Credits & guarantees, tax exemptions, a more suitable regulatory framework: presentation and user's guide to the new tools for investing in renewables in Côte d'Ivoire and the DRC.

Instruments and financial structuring at the service of the private sector: how to combine national support and international/regional financing?

Agricultural waste, green hydrogen: what support is available to invest in the fuels of tomorrow?

Discovery of an oil field in Côte d'Ivoire: is this the end of investment in renewables?

Moderators Roméo Koudou, Risk Advisory Director Deloitte Côte d'Ivoire Eric Amoussouga, CEO Francophone Africa – General Electric Manufacturing Company (GEMAC)

Speakers Alain-Richard Donwahi, President COP15 Mahamane Sow, Managing Director CI EDF Eric Monga, Director Kipay Investment Fabrice Lusinde, Managing Director SNEL H.E. Didier Budimbu, Minister of Hydrocarbons Cédric Lombardo, Head of Sustainability, Eranove

Country risk and economic performance.

Moderator Marc Wabi, Managing Partner Deloitte Côte d'Ivoire

Introduction Stanislas Zézé, CEO of Bloomfield Investment Corporation

Special Guests H.E. Nicolas Kazadi, Minister of Finance, DRC H.E. Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Economy and Finance, Côte d'Ivoire 3 decision-makers Yannick Mbiya, Deputy CEO, TMB Albert Zeufack, World Bank Country Director for the DRC, Angola, Burundi, and São Tomé and Príncipe Robert Matana Gumede, Executive Chairman, GUMA Group

MAKUTANO COCKTAIL (150 Pax – by invitation)

Introduction Pascal Gally, Founder of "Choc des Légendes".

7:30 – 9:00 Salle Balafon, 22nd floor, Tower side

BREAKFAST INVEST IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Ms. Solange Amichia, Managing Director, Investment Promotion Center of Côte d'Ivoire (CEPICI)

7:30 – 9:00 Salle Chandelier Lagune

BREAKFAST (50 Pax) WOMEN LEADERS From Abidjan to Kinshasa: Meet, connect and deal among women – Banking, Agribusiness, Industry, Energy.

Come and exchange among businesswomen about the business opportunities between our two countries.

Moderators Cathy Latiwa, Entrepreneur, founder of Latiwa Development Foundation Valérie Neim, Founder and CEO of Brazza Transactions

Speakers Anthony Nkinzo, CEO, ANAPI Godelive Lonji, Tax inspector, coordinator of the tax-studies unit, Ministry of Finance/General Directorate of Taxes, DRC

With the participation of Déborah Mutund, Entrepreneur, media personality, public-relations consultant

Rapporteur Chantal Yelu Mulop, Special Adviser to the Head of State in charge of Youth and the Fight against violence against women (DRC)

PANEL 5 AGRIBUSINESS Is agribusiness a good vein for the private sector?

In Côte d'Ivoire, where the agricultural sector accounts for 22% of GDP and employs 40% of the active population, the time has come to accelerate industrialization. With, for cocoa, a target of 100% of beans processed by 2030, and for cashew, very high ambitions. And in the DRC, where agriculture's share of national wealth stands at 20% and employs nearly one in two active people, the "Agricultural Transformation Agenda of the Democratic Republic of the Congo" program lays the foundations of an agricultural nation focused on developing agro-industrial value chains.

Strategic flagship sectors in Côte d'Ivoire and the Congo: sharing best practices and feedback from agri-food companies to replicate here what worked there.

Processed cocoa and cashew: what lessons can be drawn from this long march toward the valorization of brown gold and grey gold?

What are the other sectors undergoing transformation in Côte d'Ivoire and the DRC where one can invest? What about the "coffee" experience in the two countries?

Banks, investment funds, international financial institutions: Why is the financing not forthcoming?

Moderators Désiré Gabala, Adviser to the Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire Alda Kule, Adviser, Ministry of Finance – DRC Speakers H.E. José Mpanda, Minister of Agriculture of the DRC Pacifique Kahasha, Chargé de mission to the President of the Republic – DRC Alassane Doumbia, Chairman of the Board SIFCA Michel Arion, Executive Director of the ICCO Massogbè Touré Diabaté, Chairwoman and CEO SITA

WORKSHOP 3 (25 Pax) INSURANCE Discussion on a concrete issue accompanied by a "take away" presented at the Closing.

Ambassador Serge Massamba, Director COFINA

Moderators Jean-Mermoz Konandi, Editor-in-Chief – SIKA Finance André Nyembwe, Professor of Economics – University of Kinshasa, Visiting Professor – Catholic University of Louvain

Guest Alain Kaninda, CEO ARCA Gildas N'Zouba, CEO SUNU Vie, Côte d'Ivoire

Rapporteur Godelive de Cordier, Managing Director Sunu Assurances DRC

10:30 – 11:30 Salle Chandelier Lagune

WORKSHOP 4 (25 Pax) FINANCING Discussion on a concrete issue accompanied by a "take away" presented at the Closing.

Ambassadors Michel Losembe, CEO Tshinu Consulting Ginette Nzau, Deputy Chief of Staff – Ministry of Finance

Moderators Henri Plessers Mboyo, CEO Financialis Viviane Diarrassouba, CEO Citibank, Côte d'Ivoire

Rapporteur Ginette Nzou, Deputy Chief of Staff – Ministry of Finance, DRC

PANEL 6 REAL ESTATE How to benefit sustainably from the real-estate boom?

The real-estate market is booming. In Côte d'Ivoire, it shows an annual growth of 18% since 2011, an increase that essentially concerns the economic capital, Abidjan.

The revenues generated by the sector are exploding. The opportunities are countless: more than 500,000 housing units are lacking in the Abidjan agglomeration alone; a shortage that also affects Bouaké, Grand Bassam, Bingerville, and Korhogo. With a deficit of around 4 million housing units, the real-estate sector in the DRC also represents a promising market. Shopping centers, tourist complexes, health centers, hotels, business parks, or industrial real estate…

In Abidjan and Kinshasa, needs are growing as these megacities host international events. Luxury standing or affordable housing, the purchase of commercial real estate, residential properties, or land — investors are already present across all segments, but they struggle to meet the demand.

Securing land tenure, legal (in)security of transactions, the time taken by registration procedures, tax exemptions: is it easy and safe to invest in Abidjan and Kinshasa?

Development of the "Côtière" in Côte d'Ivoire: why, how, and where to invest in tourism infrastructure?

Luxury real estate in Côte d'Ivoire and the DRC: should one partner with a local developer to identify needs and invest?

Moderators Talibi Haidra, CEO – S3I Group Oumar Baldé, Editor-in-Chief – Medi1TV Speakers H.E. Molendo Sakombi, Minister of Land Affairs, DRC H.E. Bruno Koné, Minister of Construction, Housing and Urban Planning, Côte d'Ivoire Philippe Eponon, Director La Route Africaine, President of the GIBTP Youssouf Carius, CEO Pulsar Partner Jean Mabi, BCECO Rapporteur Aurélien Apithy, CEO of AASS GROUP

PANEL 7 FINANCING What if Africa managed to finance itself?

Africa is bound to develop; the investment needs exist, across all sectors of activity. Yet quality financing is becoming scarce in a complex international context. Start-ups, SMEs, large companies… To whom can the Congolese and Ivorian private sector turn today? An overview of best practices, new avenues, and concrete commitments to move forward.

Moderators Henri Plessers Mboyo, CEO Financialis Viviane Diarrassouba, CEO Citibank Côte d'Ivoire

Speakers H.E. Nicolas Kazadi, Minister of Finance, DRC Francesco De Musso, BGFI Bank Yannick Mbiya, Deputy CEO TMB Alain Kaninda, CEO ARCA André Wameso, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Head of State in charge of financial matters – DRC Charles Kié, CEO Genesis, Co-founder and Managing Director New African Capital Partners (NACP) and SBNA Thuto Masasa, National Head of Advisory BDO South Africa

13:00 – 14:00 La Gourmandise – Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire LUNCH

CROSS INTERVIEW H.E. Guy Loando, Minister of State, Minister of Spatial Planning of the DRC H.E. Jean-Lucien Bussa, Minister of Foreign Trade of the DRC

Moderator Stéphane Tchriffo, Presenter, economic journalist – RTI

Speaker Anthony Nkinzo, CEO ANAPI

Special Guests Albert Zeufack, World Bank Country Director for the DRC, Angola, Burundi, and São Tomé and Príncipe Rahim Dhrolia, Managing Director African Milling Turhan Mildon, Chairman of the Board Milvest Iqbal Omar, Consultant and former CEO of PPC Barnet, DRC Lucine Le Moal, Managing Director – Investment Facilitation Platform – USAID INVEST

Moderator Alain Foka, Journalist and Producer

Speakers H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, Honorary President of Nigeria Deputy PM Vital Kamhere, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Economy Jean-Louis Billon, Vice-President – PDCI Albert Yuma, President FEC

Reporting back from the workshops and "for action" commitments.

Rapporteurs Workshop – Mining Natacha Latere, Lawyer – Managing Partner BTM Lawyers

Rapporteur – Young entrepreneurs Filip Kabeya, IT specialist, entrepreneur and change-maker

Rapporteurs Breakfast – Women Leaders Chantal Yelu Mulop, Special Adviser to the Head of State in charge of Youth and the Fight against violence against women (DRC)

Rapporteurs Workshop – Financing Ginette Nzou, Deputy Chief of Staff – Ministry of Finance, DRC

Rapporteur Workshop – Insurance Godelive de Cordier, CEO Sunu Assurances, DRC

Rapporteurs Workshop – Real Estate Panel Aurélien Apithy, Founder & CEO / Sebohmi Group

18:00 – 20:00 LA RÉSIDENCE CLOSING COCKTAIL & AWARDS CEREMONY