CGECI Business Meet: Ivorian Employers Focus on Experience and Networking

The General Confederation of Ivorian Enterprises (CGECI) held its second edition of the CGECI Business Meet on October 8, 2026, focusing on the Business Plan Competition (BPC). Entrepreneurs discussed growth strategies, shared experiences, and strengthened their networks. Stéphane Aka-Anghui, the executive director of CGECI, outlined the organization’s vision to support entrepreneurs by facilitating access to markets, funding, talent, and visibility, leveraging CGECI’s international networks. Fabrice Sawegnon, CEO of Life and Voodoo groups, urged entrepreneurs to be bold and learn from their successes and failures, emphasizing that ideas must meet real needs, be profitable, and sustainable.