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Abidjan, 21/22 March – The AFRICA CEO FORUM is one of the most important events in the African business calendar, bringing together the most influential figureheads in African and global finance and the CEOs of the continent’s biggest companies. It allows participants to exchange their views and opinions on the issues affecting the economic development
Yaounde, March 17 – Italian President Sergio Mattarella he was received with every honor in the capital Yaounde, where President Paul Biya awaited him at the airport and cheering crowds lined the streets on their way in to the city. The President Sergio Mattarella also meet the Community of S. Egidio. IDA attendance.
Lagos, 7/8 March – The 2016 Nigeria Summit, chaired by Senior Editors from The Economist, the summit explores the economic and social progress made to date and take an in-depth look at what the future holds for Africa’s biggest economy. IDA attendance.
Dortmund, 23 February – In the German African Economic Conference the Senegalese Republic President was the honor guest and represented by Mr. Sy Mountanga General Manager of APIX, the Agency for Investment in Senegal. ADA, with his European representative Donaly Malungu, had a role of interface between Senegal and German institution, companies and others.
Freetown, February 8, 2016 – The Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Zhao Yanbo has assured the nation that the much-talked -about Mamamah International Airport will be built. The Ambassador was speaking during the Chinese New Year celebration held on Tuesday last at the country’s Embassy in Freetown. By Cocoriko
Davos, 20-23 January 2016 – The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. IDA attendance
Dakar, 15 December 2015 – Andrea Giannetto meet in Dakar Cheikh Ismaila Diouf Inspector of the Treasury and Dadié Charles Dago agronomist, to discuss regarding the agro food project for the women independence.
Dakar, 15 December 2015 – An Italian delegation meet local partners to develop project in several fields as energy, social housing, agriculture development, etc.
Strasbourg, 18-20 November 2015 – The Strasbourg World Forum for Democracy is an annual gathering of leaders, opinion-makers, civil society activists, representatives of business, academia, media and professional groups to debate key challenges for democracies worldwide. IDA attendance.
4 – 7 November, Berlin – The annual event is organized by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. The GSBS is the worldwide leading forum for social business, non-loss, non-dividend companies with a social goal. It serves to spread awareness about social business, foster discussion and collaboration between practitioners and stakeholders, as well as
31 October, New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma for the emergence of Sierra Leone from the Ebola virus disease and for also putting forward a great plan for socio-economic recovery of the country. He made this statement during bilateral talks with President Koroma and entourage at
27 October, Paris – The second Economic Forum of the Francophonie it was organized in Paris under the aegis of the International Organization of the Francophonie and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, in the presence of His Excellency Michaëlle Jean, General Secretary Francophonie, and presidents Francois Hollande and Macky Sall. IDA attendance.
Kigali, 20 October – In Rwanda the Transforming Africa Summit. Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame’s remarks at the day 2 of Transforming Africa Summit. «Addressing the gender equality gap well before 2030 is as urgent as it is imperative». IDA attendance and photo by Rwanda Government.
16 October, Turin – After the final Ceremony of the 3rd World Forum of Local Economic Development, Andrea Giannetto IDA President and Carl Wright Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, have discussed about the support that the Commonwealth can give to the social project for the women independence.
16 October, Turin – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (C) closed the 3rd Word Forum of Local Economic Development, also attended by the Mayor of Turin Piero Fassino, the President of the Senate Pietro Grasso and the Minister Paolo Gentiloni.
16 October, Turin – During the final Ceremony of the 3rd World Forum of Local Economic Development, Andrea Giannetto IDA President, met the Somalia Minister of Public works H.E. Eng. Salah Sh. Osman Muse and the Mauritanian Minister of Interior and Decentralization Ahmedou Abdellah. They have discussed on the social and economic development of Africa.
15 October, Turin – During the 3rd World Forum of Local Economic Development held in Torino, Andrea Giannetto IDA President has introduced to more than 2.000 participants from 130 Countries the ECOWAS social project for the women independence.
14 October, Turin – With the participation of : Mpho Moruakgomo, President of the Botswana Association of Local Authorities (BALA), Vice President UCLG Africa, JeanPierre Elong Mbassi, Secretary General, UCLGA. And Patrick Mutabwire, Secretary General, Ministry for Local Authorities, Uganda, François Paul Yatta, Coordinateur du LEDNA CGLUA Marocco, Innocente Murasi, Expert in Local Ecnomic Development
13 October, Turin – With the participation of the General Secretary of the UN Ban Ki-Moon. The event was organized by the Municipality and Metropolitan city of Turin, the global network of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and its Committee on Local Economic Development, through the Andalusian Fund of Municipalities for International Solidarity (FAMSI),
Dubai on the 5-6 October – With the presence of Prof. Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank. The inaugural Global Islamic Economy Summit in 2013 introduced to the world the idea of a cohesive global Islamic Economy. This year we build on that palpable momentum to go beyond delivering on ‘what’ this market is to
28 September, Milan – With the participation of M. Azoumana MOUTAYE Minister of Entrepreneurship, Promotion of SMEs, Mr. Victor OulouPOHI, Commissioner General of Section of Ivory Coast, HE Madame Janine Tagliante SARACINO, Ambassador of the Republic of Ivory Coast in Italy, Representative to FAO, IFAD and WFP, The National Steering Committee for Expo Milano 2015,
11 September, Milan EXPO – Benin National Day. Bruno Antonio Pasquino (General Commissioner of Expo Milano 2015) and Paul Hounkpè (Minister of Culture, Literacy, Handicrafts and Tourism) have inaugurated the event and both emphasized the importance of the day and of the cooperation between Italy and Benin. After the official speeches, the delegation started along
8 September, Abidjan – IDA ADN Meeting. IDA International and ADN (Aider Donner Nourrir) have had a meeting in Abidjan to sign a collaboration agreement to develop several agriculture projects in Ivory Coast. The projects are based on the women independence and dignity. Dr. Mana Omer NIGBRE and Andrea Giannetto have signed the collaboration agreement.
25 July, Milan – Andrea Giannetto IDA President with the Minister Khoudia Mbaye, Minister of the Investments Promotion. They have discussed on the women role in the agriculture development. The goal of the country’s participation in this Universal Exposition is to show the efforts it is undertaking to develop its agricultural sector and guarantee food
25 July, Milan – Andrea Giannetto IDA President during a TV interview regarding the project for the independence of the African women. The interview was published on Saturdays the 25th July 2015 during the TV News at 8,00 p.m. by RTS1, the national Senegal TV.
24 July, Milan – Andrea Giannetto IDA President and Dr. Falou Samb Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of Senegal, have had a meeting in Milan to plan some strategic partnership between Senegal and Italian entrepreneurs. IDA is going to organize a mission in Dakar with a delegation of Italian entrepreneurs.
22 July, Milan EXPO – On Wednesday July 22, Senegal celebrated its National Day at Expo Milano 2015. The Senegal President Macky Sall with un important politic and economic delegation participated in the event. Senegal is participating in Expo Milano 2015 in the Arid Zones Cluster, where its theme is ‘Production, nutrition and protection: the challenges of food
17 July, Freetown – Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Communications, Hon. Alpha Kanu, has hailed the profound confidence the International Community has in President Ernest Bai Koroma. The Minister said that because of President Koroma’s outstanding leadership, his transparency and accountability, the international community love him and have respect in his integrity. The Information
9 – 10 July, New York – President Ernest Bai Koroma was received a hero’s welcome when he arrived in the U.S. to attend the International Post-Ebola Recovery Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. President Koroma attended the scheduled Post-Ebola Recovery Conference along with the Heads of State of neighboring Liberia and
29 June, Milan EXPO 2015 – Empowering women, ending hunger. Why empowering women and girls is critical to addressing world hunger, and the changes in policies and practices most needed to make a difference. Food clearly has gender dimensions. Women farmers produce more than half of the all food worldwide, and women still have the
15 -17 June, Abidjan – FIFAS 2015 is the Second Edition of the International Finance Forum of Africa Sub-Saharan. A great opportunity to confront exchange and learn how to find the most relevant financial solutions for the African continent. Opportunity to meet Senior Officials and Experts of International Banking, Finance, Insurance and Private Sector in
16 June, Torino – Expandere is an initiative promoted by “Compagnia delle Opere” to support enterprises in their path of change and growth. Andrea Giannetto – IDA President with Alessandra Campia – Novapangea President, have introduced the opportunities in Africa. 300 companies engaged in various sectors of the economy and services, by agribusiness food industry
1 June, Abidjan – Mrs. Mandela, M.me Clemence Zagol Ambeu with the President of NEW FACES NEW VOICES and President of Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Confederation of the Ivory Coast companies, during a fashion event in Abidjan. IDA attendance.
22 May, Johannesburg – Mapping out multiple worlds fractured by race, class and history with stories both complex and demanding of our reflection, the International Women’s Forum looked at the culture and heritage, strength and struggle of a country that inspires. In a global dialogue that provides lessons, both told and untold, to a world
21 May Dead Sea, Jordan 21 – 23 May – The topics of the event: Fragility, Violence, Conflicts, Terrorism and Regional Organizations. The geopolitical disorder across the Middle East and North Africa is part of a strategic competition that is playing out and could lead to major changes in the Arab world. Senior government ministers
21 May, Turin – AGIRE in collaboration with Novapangea has organized a meeting for better know the opportunities in the Emerging Markets. The meeting was attractive to businesses, professionals and merchants who want to identify new opportunities to boost their business in emerging contexts. Andrea Giannetto with the support of Alessandra Campia, President of Novapangea,
20 May, Accra – Abdulai Danaah is the Executive coordinator of Girls not Brides in Ghana and has organized a Forum dedicate to the child marriage. Child marriage is a truly global problem that cuts across countries, cultures, religions and ethnicities. Child brides can be found in every region in the world, from the Middle
19 May, Nairobi – The 5th edition of the Africa Banking and Finance Conference was held under the theme “Banking of the Future.” This forum comprised various programs and activities such as presentations, panel discussions, B2B meetings, and other activities. The main topics: SME and microfinance in Africa market, Leverage the opportunities in technology for
7 May, Dakar – As part of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of ECOWAS in Dakar (Senegal), the Ministry of African Integration, NEPAD and Good Governance of Senegal has launched a rich program, which ran from Monday 4 to Saturday, May 9, 2015. Andrea Giannetto introduced the project for the empowerment of African women.