The first edition of the AE Economic Dialogue, focusing on investment opportunities and strategic partnerships between Côte d'Ivoire and Europe, concluded on October 27, 2026, in Brussels. The event was initiated by the Woroba.net Foundation and co-organized with Moroccan Generation Ngo. It brought together investors, business leaders, and representatives from institutions in both economic spaces. The dialogue aimed to strengthen relations between institutional and economic actors while promoting new cooperation perspectives.
Prior to the panel discussion, the AE Economic Dialogue delegation was received by Mathilde Kra, chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Côte d'Ivoire embassy in Belgium, and Bertin Mampaka, president of the Brussels Parliament, on October 26. These meetings helped establish the mission within a dynamic of institutional rapprochement between African and European actors. This laid the groundwork for the panel discussion that followed.
The panel discussion, held at the Brussels Chamber of Commerce, focused on investment perspectives, business relationships, and the development of economic partnerships between Côte d'Ivoire and Europe. The discussion was moderated by Karidja Diarra, a deputy in the Côte d'Ivoire National Assembly and sponsor of the event, Judith Assoum, economic advisor and representative of the Côte d'Ivoire embassy in Belgium, and Adama Bakayoko, president of the Woroba.net Foundation.
The discussions highlighted investment opportunities, challenges related to developing economic partnerships, and cooperation prospects between Côte d'Ivoire and Europe. The event facilitated experience sharing and networking among companies, investors, and institutions present. An active Q&A session allowed for further reflection and enriched exchanges on collaboration possibilities between Ivoirian and European economic actors.
The Woroba.net Foundation plans to make the AE Economic Dialogue a regular platform for economic consultation. After this inaugural event focused on Côte d'Ivoire, the organizers plan to extend the initiative to other countries and sectors. Consolidating established contacts and seeking concrete follow-ups to the discussions are the next steps, with the goal of making this platform a lever for economic rapprochement between Africa and Europe.
The AE Economic Dialogue aims to promote investment opportunities and strategic partnerships between African and European economic actors. This initiative aligns with efforts to enhance economic cooperation and understanding between Côte d'Ivoire and European countries. The event demonstrated the potential for collaborative growth and development through mutual engagement.
As the first edition of the AE Economic Dialogue concluded, stakeholders look forward to future iterations and expanded participation. The platform's success will be measured by its ability to foster tangible partnerships and investments between Côte d'Ivoire and Europe. The Woroba.net Foundation and its co-organizers are committed to ensuring the dialogue's continuity and impact.
Key points
- The AE Economic Dialogue seeks to establish a regular framework for economic consultation between African and European actors.
- The event in Brussels focused on investment opportunities and strategic partnerships between Côte d'Ivoire and Europe.
- Future editions of the AE Economic Dialogue will extend to other countries and sectors.
