### **Marie-Laure Akpa Demuynck** **Expert in Social Responsibility and Community Mediation** With a background in accounting, **Marie-Laure Akpa Demuynck** further enhanced her expertise by earning a Master’s degree in **Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)** from the University of Upper Alsace. Based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, she serves as a consultant specializing in social management and the prevention of community conflicts for major infrastructure and development projects. Her work focuses on fostering constructive dialogue between organizations and local populations, ensuring that large-scale initiatives are integrated harmoniously and sustainably. Certified as a **social mediator** by **ICAGEF** in Montreal, she integrates mediation techniques into her approach to defuse tensions and facilitate win-win agreements. Her dual expertise in CSR and mediation makes her a key asset for organizations seeking to combine economic performance with social peace and sustainable development.

Recognizing export consulting and support as two vital factors in the design and development of collective wealth, DEC'MA was established in response to societal expectations. Building on its undeniable success, DEC'MA is led by Marie Laure Akpa, a consultant who has dedicated herself to the noble mission of creating and developing commercial, financial, technical, and scientific partnerships within the Francophone African region.

Now benefiting from the support of Afro-Médiation Inc., along with its partners, experts, and associates, the organization is prepared to provide attractive opportunities for exchange regarding innovation. As such, Afro-Médiation Inc. and DEC'MA are committed to serving as a continental reference point—a premier hub bringing together business seekers and providers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds for knowledge transfer and dialogue on the challenges and guarantees associated with international business integration. This collaboration aims to foster an atmosphere of free trade among the global business community, stimulate interest in the Francophone African region, develop high-level expertise, and contribute to the enrichment of training programs, thereby offering an efficient and cost-effective partnership.