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Participation in the Pollutec trade fair and signing of agreements relating to renewable energies.

Meeting with H.E. Minister Adjé Silas METCH and Espérance Nzusi Muaka, National President of CONAPAC-DRC.

As well as Boubakar Traoré, Canadian cooperating expert with UPA-DI and President of the Groupe Afro-Médiation Inc. / ICAGEF.

Meeting of Agricultural Leaders from the DRC

1- Ms. Espérance Nzusi Muaka, President of CONAPAC 2- The Honorable Nathanael Buka, President of FOPACO 3- Mr. Boubakar Traoré, Cooperating Expert / UPA-DI / Canada

Workshop on the Financing of Farmer Organizations in the DRC

At the World Bank headquarters in Kinshasa, featuring the participation of CONAPAC, the Ministries of Finance and Planning, and UPA-DI/Canada, represented by cooperating expert Boubakar Traoré.

# International Partnership Strengthening: Groupe Afro-Médiation/ ICAGEF & FORMATEX

# Participation in the Euro-Expo Trade Fair

Afro-Médiation in collaboration with Pollutec and Canada Group. Lyon: October 12 to 15, 2021.

# Training: International Negotiation and Cultural Difference Management

Ivory Coast Team. Afro-Médiation in collaboration with FORMATEX. Paris, September 30 and October 01, 2021.

# Participation of Afro-Médiation at the Purchasing and Innovation Trade Fair

Paris, October 06-07, 2021. Porte de Versailles.

# Ivorian Participation in the 2021 Franchise Expo  From September 26 to 29, 2021, the **Franchise Expo Paris** was held at the Porte de Versailles. This major event, recognized as the world's leading franchise exhibition, brought together nearly 500 exhibitors and welcomed more than 35,000 visitors. For this 2021 edition, **ICAGEF** had the honor of accompanying an official delegation from **Côte d’Ivoire**, composed of institutional representatives and dynamic business leaders. ## A Strategic Presence for Côte d’Ivoire The Ivorian participation was marked by the presence of key organizations such as the **Ministère du Commerce et de l’Industrie** (Ministry of Commerce and Industry) and the **CCI-Côte d’Ivoire** (Chamber of Commerce and Industry). This mission aimed to: * **Promote the Ivorian economic landscape** to international franchisors. * **Identify new brands** interested in expanding into the West African market, particularly within the **UEMOA** zone. * **Support Ivorian entrepreneurs** in their search for innovative concepts to replicate locally. ## ICAGEF: A Bridge Between Europe and Africa As a facilitator, **ICAGEF** played a central role in organizing B2B meetings and networking sessions. Our expertise in business mediation and market entry strategies allowed the delegation members to: 1. Understand the legal and operational specificities of international franchising. 2. Establish direct contacts with global leaders in sectors such as catering, services, and specialized retail. 3. Promote Côte d’Ivoire as a preferred hub for regional development. ## Outcomes and Outlook This participation confirms the growing interest of African economic players in the franchise model as an accelerator for modernizing commerce and creating sustainable jobs. **ICAGEF** remains committed to supporting these initiatives by offering tailor-made legal and strategic consulting services, aligned with **OHADA** standards and international best practices. *** *For more information on our support services for franchising in Africa, please [contact us](https://icagef.com/contact/).*

Afro-Médiation in collaboration with Franchise Expo Paris (Porte de Versailles, September 26 to 29, 2021).

Become a Franchisee: Paris, July 21, 2021.

Afro-Médiation in collaboration with the French Franchise Federation.

International Negotiation and Management of Cultural Differences.

Paris, July 19-20, 2021** Afro-Médiation in collaboration with FORMATEX.

# Paris, October 2020: Strengthening Partnerships, Objective 2021/2022. Afro-Médiation - FORMATEX

Entrepreneurial meeting and presentation of organizations to the Advisor to the Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire. Abidjan, January 18, 2020 / Adama Traoré, delegate and representative of Afro-Médiation- Canada

Sport and Development, a geopolitical challenge for propulsion and coaching: Monaco: December 16-17, 2019.

Afro-Médiation in partnership with the Sports High School and the training center for sports associations.

International Negotiation and Managing Cultural Differences: Afro-Médiation in collaboration with FORMATEX: Paris, October 28-29, 2019

Paris: February 6-7, 2019: Afro-Médiation at the Salon des Entrepreneurs/ Adama Traoré, Head of Mission

International Negotiation and Management of Cultural Differences Afro-Médiation in collaboration with Formatex: Paris, November 20-21, 2018

Administration and Organization of Parliamentary Work at the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie, Montreal (QC) Canada, September 10 to 14, 2018

Afro-Médiation in Collaboration with FORMATEX: May 29-30, 2018, in Paris, France

International Negotiation and Managing Cultural Differences / Partners of Afro-Médiation & client companies.

Afro-Médiation in Collaboration with FORMATEX: February 26-27, 2018 in Paris, France

International Negotiation and Managing Cultural Differences / Partners of Afro-Médiation & client companies.

Afro-Médiation in Collaboration with FORMATEX: January 8-9, 2018 in Paris, France

Decentralization, local government operations, roles and relationships between stakeholders, strengths and weaknesses: dedicated to elected officials from Mali and Burkina Faso.

Consulate of France in Côte d'Ivoire, December 4, 2017

Farewell cocktail for Ms. Sophie CLAVELIER, Director of the BUSINESS France office in Côte d'Ivoire. With the participation of Mariame Diomandé, Afro-Médiation Coordinator in Abidjan.

Afro-Médiation in collaboration with FORMATEX. Paris, November 02-03, 2017

**Seminar:** Organization and Functioning of a Town Hall / Municipal Meeting / Recycling Plant Visit.

Afro-Médiation Inc., in collaboration with the Institut Supérieur des Élus. Location: Institut Européen des Politiques Publiques. Paris, October 30-31, 2017

**Seminar:** The Work of the Municipal Team / Franco-African Municipal Meetings.

Afro-Médiation in collaboration with FORMATEX: July 27-28, 2017, in Paris, France.

**Training**: Export Entry Modes.

Afro-Médiation in collaboration with FORMATEX: May 22–23, 2017, in Paris, France

**Training**: Organization and Functioning of a City Hall / Neighborhood Development Committee.

Afro-Médiation in collaboration with FORMATEX: March 13, 14, and 15, 2017 in Paris, France

**Training 1**: International Negotiation and Managing Cultural Differences with Danièle ILACQUA: Formatex/ Business France. Afro-Médiation/ Mali Representation: Adama Touré/ Yacouba Traoré/ Alain Sanou & Koniba H. Samaké.

Afro-Médiation in collaboration with FORMATEX: March 13, 14, and 15, 2017 in Paris, France

**Training 2**: Strategy and Entry Modes with Pierre LE MAITRE: Formatex/ Business France. Afro-Médiation Representative Office/ Mali: Adama Touré/ Yacouba Traoré/ Alain Sanou & Koniba H. Samaké. With the participation of Mr. Madoungou Senturel, former Minister of the Republic of Gabon.

Afro-Médiation Inc. January 17-18-19, 2017 - Paris / France

**1-** Workshop: Strategy and Market Entry Modes with Pierre LE MAITRE: Formatex/ Business France. **2-** Training: International Negotiation and Managing Cultural Differences with Charley JOSQUIN: Formatex/ Business France.

Afro-Médiation Inc. July 27-28-29, 2016 - Paris / France

**1-** Meeting with donors: Business France. **2-** Training: International negotiation and managing cultural differences.

Hadja Aicha Ballo with Ibrahim Boubakar KEITA

Hadja Aicha Ballo, Communications and Public Relations Officer at Afro-Médiation Inc., with Ibrahim Boubakar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali. "The Quest for Peace" Conference / Bamako, Mali – May 13-14, 2016.

Fijel: Youth Innovation and Leadership Forum

Major support from Montreal, Canada. Thank you to President Boubakar Traoré.

Attracting Talent: Making Quebec an International Destination for Education. Montreal, October 19, 2012

Luncheon talk with Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, McGill University. Boubakar Traoré, Founding President Afro-Médiation Inc.

Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, October 2010

 **Leadership:** innovative ideas as a source of success and tangible results. **Economy:** the impact of recent economic developments on the major challenges facing our society. **Innovation:** the use of new technologies and the Web as vehicles for knowledge sharing and collaboration. Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, and Boubakar TRAORE, Founding President of Afro-Médiation. Montreal, Canada, October 29, 2010, Sheraton Hotel, speech followed by a Q&A session moderated by Frank McKenna.

What role for the Francophonie in a new global governance, Montreal February 04, 2011 "CORIM"

Luncheon talk with Abdou Diouf. Boubakar Traoré, Founding President of Afro-Médiation Inc.

Galaxie at CEGEP Marie-Victorin – January 11, 2010

Meeting: Galaxie at CEGEP Marie-Victorin, January 11, 2010 International Development Office of Marie-Victorin. **Photo 1:** Dignitaries and working groups - Ms. Nicole Rouiller, Director General of CEGEP Marie-Victorin - Mr. André Vannérum, Consul of Côte d’Ivoire in Montreal - Mr. Henri Aka, President and Founder of Galaxie **Photo 2:** - Ms. Nicole Rouiller, Director General of CEGEP Marie-Victorin - Mr. Jean-Pierre Miron (left) - Director of the International Office - Mr. Jérôme Moura (Galaxie) - Mr. Boubakar Traoré (Afro Médiation) - Mr. Gabriel Fugulin (Leosoft iSolutions Inc.) - Mr. André Vannérum (Consul of Côte d’Ivoire) - Mr. Henri Aka (Galaxie) **Photo 3:** Working session with the International Development Office Discussions regarding the steps and actions taken by partners for the implementation of the project. From left to right: - Mr. André Vannérum (Consul of Côte d’Ivoire) - Mr. Boubakar Traoré (Afro-Médiation Inc., photographer) - Mr. Jérôme Moura (Galaxie) - Mr. Jean-Pierre Miron - Mr. Henri Aka (Galaxie) - Mr. Gabriel Fugulin (Leosoft iSolutions Inc.)

Catherine Walthert with Amadou Toumani Touré

Catherine Walthert, Europe Delegate for Afro-Médiation Inc., with Amadou Toumani TOURE, President of the Republic of Mali.