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Group photo of dignitaries, FONI 2025 in Cotonou
4th edition · Cotonou, Benin · 22–23 May 2025

Private sector financing and the digitalisation of financial and public services for sustainable growth in Africa

Under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Benin

Edition completed

Report

The first edition held outside Togo, FONI 2025 took place at the Sofitel Hotel in Cotonou. The opening ceremony brought together AFRIK FINANCES President Blaise Ahouantchédé; Aïssatou Soumaré, CEO of Société Générale Bénin and 1st Vice-President of APBEF-Benin; Dr Ngueto Tiraïna Yambaye, CEO of FAGACE; and Alban Bienvenu Bessan, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, who delivered the Government's official message. Participants visited the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) and Amazon Square. The closing ceremony was chaired by Casimir Migan, 1st Vice-President of the Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Highlights

  • Digital Café: innovations for the financial ecosystem
  • Visit of the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ)
  • Awards ceremony

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