ARISE Voices

▶️🔴 LIVE NOW – Episode 26 of #ARISEVoices with Franck Kié We welcome Franck Kié, cybersecurity consultant, entrepreneur, and Secretary General of the Cyber Africa Forum, for a conversation dedicated to Africa’s digital sovereignty. A few key takeaways from the episode: 🔹 Why cybersecurity is everyone’s concern, not just a technical issue for experts or governments 🔹 The risks that citizens, com...

🎙️ Cette semaine, Bamba Lo , fondateur et CEO de PAPS , partage son parcours et sa vision de la logistique comme levier de transformation pour l’Afrique. Avec PAPS, il repense l’accès aux biens essentiels à l’échelle régionale, même dans les zones les plus isolées. Il revient sur : 🔺 Les défis concrets du scale-up en Afrique 🔺 Ce que signifie construire une entreprise engagée sur le long terme H...

Join Dave Detechenou, ESG Manager at Arise IIP, as he delves into ARISE's dedication to sustainability and how industrial zones are playing a pivotal role in Africa’s green transformation. In this episode, Dave covers: 🔺 The power of global partnerships in advancing sustainability 🔺 ARISE’s commitment to reducing emissions and empowering local communities 🔺 The creation of green jobs and the in...

What does it take to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation? Ayaan ADAM, Senior Director and CEO at AFC Capital Partners, shares her expert perspective on the power of private investment in shaping the continent’s future. Key insights from this episode: 🔺 Driving sustainable industrialisation through strategic financing 🔺 The role of private capital in boosting infrastructure and employment...

ARISE IIP has been on an exciting journey, attending top-tier textile events worldwide and forging strategic alliances with leading brands. One of these key moments took place at Texworld Apparel Sourcing in Paris, where we sat down with @Vikas Budhiraja, Sr. Vice President Marketing (Textiles & Apparels), to discuss the future of sustainable industrialisation in Africa. An opportunity for us...

Conversation avec Denis Motte, cofondateur d’EVtech et pionnier de la mobilité électrique en Côte d’Ivoire, pour découvrir l’importance croissante de la mobilité durable à travers l’Afrique. Dans cet épisode, Denis aborde : 🔺 Comment la mobilité électrique peut répondre aux défis énergétiques 🔺 Le rôle de l’innovation dans la construction d’un avenir plus vert 🔺 Les opportunités de création d’e...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Hélène Daba Diouf, the visionary entrepreneur behind Sisters Of Afrika . This remarkable brand not only showcases the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Africa but also empowers local communities. In this episode, we explore: 🌍 Helene's journey from corporate to entrepreneurship 👗 The impact of local textiles on the African fashion industry 🌱 Her commi...

This September, tune in for an engaging episode featuring Kevin Akpali, Direct Transport CIS Executive, as he delves into key topics around maritime transport and infrastructure in West Africa. In this episode, discover: 🚢 The critical role of ports in regional trade 🔗 How tailored logistics solutions are fortifying supply chains ⚡ The challenges and advancements in port digitalisation Listen n...

Accélérer le développement de l'économie numérique en Côte d'Ivoire avec Florence Fadika. Rejoignez-nous pour cet entretien avec Florence Fadika, conseillère technique du ministre ivoirien de la communication et de l'économie numérique. Florence a joué un rôle crucial dans la mise en place de la loi Start-up ivoirienne, visant à stimuler l'émergence et la croissance des start-up dans le pays. 🔗 D...

Yanis Arnopoulos , CEO du groupe Arno , nous plonge dans les défis et opportunités du développement durable sur le continent africain. Avec une vision claire pour l'avenir énergétique et social de l'Afrique, Yanis est un acteur majeur de l’économie de la région. 🔗 Rejoignez notre discussion sur l'impact transformateur de ces initiatives et découvrez la vision de Yanis pour un futur prospère de l'...

🌍 Dive into the Future of African Agriculture with Nche Wadike! Join us in Episode 16 of #ARISEVoices as we sit down with Nche Wadike, CEO of Victoria Farms. From logistics to leading a sustainable aquaculture business, Nche shares his inspiring journey and vision for revolutionizing agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. In this episode, we explore: 🐟 Innovative fish farming practices driving econo...

🌱 Découvrez l'agriculture innovante avec Joseph-Olivier BILEY ! Fondateur de JooL International et acteur clé du paysage technologique agricole en Côte d'Ivoire, Joseph est à l'avant-garde de la révolution agricole en Afrique. 💬 Dans cet épisode, Joseph partage des perspectives sur les projets d'irrigation par drone et comment ces technologies avancées ouvrent la voie à un secteur agricole plus...

Join us each month as we engage in insightful conversations with key figures driving sustainable development across the African continent. In this episode, we are discussing with Emily Barran , Green Industrialisation Lead at Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A) . 📈 Delve into Emily's engagement as she unveils the opportunities, challenges, and ambitions for Africa's sustainable development...

🎙️ #ARISEVoices Episode 1️⃣3️⃣ | PODCAST - Benjamin Okonkwo Join us each month as we delve into the lives and impacts of individuals who are shaping Africa's future and adding significant value in their respective fields. In this episode, we're thrilled to engage in conversation with Benjamin Okonkwo, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting Manager at The Tony Elumelu Foundati...

Dans cet épisode, nous discutons avec Gilles Yabi, expert en développement économique et fondateur du West Africa Think Tank (WATHI). Gilles partage ses insights uniques sur le rôle crucial du secteur privé en Afrique, abordant des sujets comme les défis majeurs, les opportunités de croissance, et l'impact socio-économique de ce secteur. C'est une conversation enrichissante qui ne manquera pas d'é...

🎙️ #ARISEVoices 1️⃣1️⃣ | Arlette Bashizi This month, we talk with Arlette, an award-winning documentary photojournalist. She shares with us her journey in Gabon, at the Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ), where she captured the essence of wood in a photo, which has been named among the year's best by The New York Times in 2022. See the photo and whole story on Arlette's website at this link: https...

🎙️ #ARISEVoices 🔟 | David Luke Tenth episode of the #ARISEVoices podcast, a regular short interview with members and key players in the industrialisation process in Africa. Each month we discuss #industrialisation in #Africa, public-private partnerships and the creation of local value chains, among other topics. This month we talk to David Luke, Strategic Director at LSE's Firoz Lalji Institute f...

Here is the episode 9 of the #ARISEVoices podcast, a regular short interview with key members of ARISE IIP who share their expert insight on #industrialisation in #Africa, public-private partnerships and building local value chains, among other topics. This month, we speak with Marlène Ngoyi, CEO of FEDA. 💬 "One of FEDA’s ambition is to ensure that we deploy at least 2 or $3 billion of capital to...

Voici le huitième épisode du podcast ARISE Voices, un court entretien régulier avec un cadre supérieur de l'équipe d'ARISE IIP ou avec un membre du comité consultatif. Chaque mois, nous discutons de l'industrialisation en Afrique, des partenariats publics-privés et de la création de chaînes de valeur locales, entre autres. Ce mois-ci, nous nous entretenons avec Laetitia Yuinang, directrice juridiq...

This month, we speak with Letondji Beheton, country head of ARISE IIP in the Republic of Benin and CEO of SIPI Bénin S.A.  🇧🇯 He shares his expert and local insight on #Benin's industrialisation model with the development of the GDIZ - Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone and its impact on the country's economy.  👂🏾 Check out this new edition of #ARISEVoices:   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy...

This month, we speak with Carlos Lopes, a member of the ARISE IIP advisory board, professor and #economics expert. He shares with us his vision for the development of the continent and the key role that #youth will have to play. 👂🏾 Check out this new edition of #ARISEVoices: Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This month, we speak to Jesper H. Boll, Managing Director of Logistics Value Chain at ARISE IIP. He tells us about the logistics solutions ARISE IIP provides and the important role of logistics in the industrialisation of the continent, which " is an important part of the solution to the fast-growing population and availability of jobs in Africa. " 👂🏾 Check out this new edition of #ARISEVoices w...

In this month’s podcast, George Olaka, CFO of ARISE IIP, shared his perspectives on the business growth trajectory, the future of infrastructure finance in Africa and the opportunities brought about by ARISE IIP for investors and local partners. 👂🏾 Discover this new edition of #ARISEVoices with George Olaka. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Third episode of the ARISE Voices podcast, a regular short interview with a senior ARISE IIP team or advisory board member. Each month we discuss industrialisation in Africa, Public-Private Partnerships, and building local value chains, among other topics. This month, we speak with Colin Coleman, member of ARISE IIP's advisory board, banker, academic and public figure. Mr. Coleman shares his exper...

Second episode of the ARISE Voices podcast, a regular short interview with a senior manager of ARISE IIP team or a member of the advisory board. Each month we discuss industrialisation in Africa, public-private partnerships and building local value chains, among others. This month, we speak to Laureen Kouassi-Olsson, member of the ARISE IIP Advisory Board. She shares with us Gagan Gupta's, CEO of...