26 September 2024

Creation, innovation and entrepreneurship

A major event with political, economic, digital and cultural stakes, the XIXᵉ Sommet de la Francophonie, held in France on October 4 and 5, 2024, was one of the international highlights of the year. Its theme was:

 

“Create, innovate, undertake in French”.

 

Entrepreneurship is, in essence, a transformative force that designates the capacity to innovate, create and shape economic, cultural and social realities, particularly in the French-speaking world.

An associative project, the launch of a craft, commercial or franchise activity, the development of an innovative company requiring fundraising… all these initiatives, the primary consequence of which is the creation of wealth and employment, fall under the umbrella of entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship is a key theme, as it is an essential pillar of economic development, particularly in Africa. In 2023, there were more than 250 million entrepreneurs on the continent, 58% of whom were women, contributing 60% of African GDP (source: World Bank, 2023). This entrepreneurial dynamic is the key to inclusive and sustainable growth, capable of meeting the major challenges facing Africa.

Among the driving forces behind entrepreneurial projects are project leaders belonging to the African diaspora. These project leaders have the advantage of having multiple assets, cultures, and networks that they can leverage if they are well supported.

Achieving these objectives will require the involvement of all economic stakeholders in the region and the establishment of effective governance. Furthermore, it is imperative to establish constant dialogue between the various stakeholders, both socially and financially, and in the areas of health, to ensure the population’s adherence to this essential social contract.

But how does diaspora entrepreneurship constitute a lever for development and cooperation that needs to be strengthened?

How does diaspora entrepreneurship constitute a lever for development and international cooperation?

Public sector, entrepreneurs from the diaspora, researchers… they all debated during our Expertise Meeting to share their experiences, the challenges they face and the solutions implemented to overcome them.

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Expertise France projects related to entrepreneurship and diasporas
Expertise France projects related to entrepreneurship and diasporas
Speakers
Introduction
Jérémie PELLET

Managing Director, Expertise France

Grand angle 1

How has diaspora entrepreneurship become a lever for development and international cooperation?

Eric Vincent GUICHARD

Founder and CEO Homestrings

Zeineb MESSAOUD

CEO, The Dot

Amine ALOULOU

President, ATUGE

Kara DIABY

CEO, Repat Africa

Grand angle 2

Diaspora Entrepreneurs: Varied Paths Serving Sustainable Development

Marwa MOULA

Co-founder and CEO, ILEY’COM

Teddy KOSSOKO

CEO, Gara

Sofiane BOUKHRIS

CPTO, Oui Coding

Rayene THOUIR

Founder and CEO, Bossy Match

Nouveau Regard
Mohamed MRAD

Actor, "The Tunisian Way

Perspectives
Elisabeth MORENO

Former Minister Delegate for Gender Equality

Moderation
Gallagher Fenwick

Moderator

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