IATF2025 Partner Webinar – Pointe‑Noire & Afreximbank

Chamber of Commerce Pointe Noire

& AFREXIMBANK Webinar
28 May 2025 - 17:00 GMT +3

Afreximbank is a Pan-African multilateral institution specializing in financing and promoting intra-African and extra-African trade. With a broad mandate, the Bank provides support in project preparation to ensure bankability, offers financing solutions, and collaborates closely with trade support agencies to identify, structure, and fund viable projects, thereby strengthening commercial capacities across the continent. Also show case successful projects and business supported by Afreximbank to provide Central Africa Region members with practical examples of how they can leverage the Bank’s products and services.

This mission is particularly relevant in a context where Africa is undergoing significant economic transformation driven by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This agreement unlocks unprecedented opportunities for intra-African trade by stimulating exchanges, reducing tariff barriers, and fostering economic integration. In partnership with trade support agencies, Afreximbank plays a vital role in equipping African businesses with the financial and operational tools they need to thrive in this evolving commercial ecosystem.

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Objectives of the webinar

Support and Promote Afreximbank Initiatives and Mobilization of Central Africa Region member countries to participate at IATF2025.

General objective

The Chamber of commerce Pointe Noire has been working closely with the Bank and the trade fair organizers to promote the Intra-African Trade Fair to the business community in the Republic of Congo to participate and take up country pavilions, exhibition stand space and to mobilize sponsorship for IATF2025.

The aim of the webinar is to strengthen collaboration between Afreximbank and the Chamber of Commerce Pointe Noire and to effectively mobilize member participation at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025.

Speakers

Ornella Mbah

Moderator

Ibrahim Bagarama

Regional Chief Operating Officer, Central Africa, Afreximbank

Sylvestre Didier Mavouenzela

Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of Pointe Noire

Assane Djanikro

Manager, Client Relations, Central Africa, Afreximbank

Safiatou D. Traore

Manager, Trade Facilitation & Investment Promotion, Afreximbank

The Central African region holds significant economic potential, primarily driven by its vast natural resources, including minerals like cobalt, diamonds, and gold, as well as substantial oil and gas reserves. The Congo Basin, the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, offers opportunities in sustainable forestry and timber exports. Agriculture is another key sector, with vast arable land suitable for cash crops like cocoa, coffee, and palm oil, alongside potential for improving food security. The region also boasts immense hydropower potential, particularly from the Congo River, and significant solar energy opportunities.

Additionally, the development of transport infrastructure and regional trade corridors could enhance intra-regional trade and access to larger markets. Tourism, leveraging unique wildlife and cultural heritage, and the growing digital economy, including mobile banking and e-commerce, further contribute to the region's economic prospects. IATF2025 offers a platform to engage in strategic conversations at the continental level to realise these potentials.

Programme

17H00 – 17H05

Welcome Remarks by the Moderator: Ornella Mbah

17H05– 17H15

Opening Remarks: RCOO CEAF: Ibrahim Bagarama

17H15- 17H25

Presentation by the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce: Sylvestre Didier MAVOUENZELA

17H25– 17H35

Presentation of the Bank and its key initiatives and interventions: Assane Djanikro

17H35– 17H50

Presentation of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025):
Safiatou TRAORE DOSSO / Sonto Mayise

17H50- 18H15

Q&A Session - Closing Remarks by the Moderator

Specific Objectives

Provide an Overview of Afreximbank: Present the mission, objectives, and areas of expertise of Afreximbank to help the Chamber of commerce Pointe Noire better understand how they can benefit from the Bank's support, including the bank’s products and services;
Promote a Better Understanding of Afreximbank’s Financial Products and Initiatives: Highlight the financing solutions and banking tools designed to support businesses in their international and intra-African trade activities.
Disseminate Trade and Investment Information: Share strategic and practical data on Afreximbank’s specific products and services tailored to the needs of Chamber of commerce Pointe Noire exporters.
Raise Awareness of Financing Solutions and Banking Services: Inform Chamber of commerce Pointe Noire exporters about the mechanisms and tools available to facilitate transactions and secure their operations.
Present the African Buyers Program: Showcase this Afreximbank initiative, which connects businesses with strategic partners across the continent and beyond;
Promote specific IATF Verticals relevant to the Chamber of commerce Pointe Noire such as Global Diaspora Day, the Afreximbank Buyers Programme, CANEX etc
Promote the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025): Encourage participation in this flagship event to explore opportunities, build partnerships, and finalize business deals in a dynamic Pan-African environment; and
Address any queries that member states attending have with regard to participating in the event i.e. Visa, Customs, Logistics etc.

CONTACT

Please contact us in case of any questions:

AFREXIMBANK

Sonto Mayise

Email: zmayise@afreximbank.com

Assane Djanikro

Email: adjanikro@afreximbank.com

Ornella Mbah

Email: ombah@afreximbank.com

Chamber of Commerce Pointe Noire

Flora MAVOUNGOU
Email: fmavoungou@cciampnr.com

Sylvestre Didier MAVOUENZELA

dmavouenzela@cciampnr.com