The Malian government has announced plans to host the "Forum du Mali Kura" on December 11-12, 2026, at the Bamako International Conference Center. The event aims to promote investment and showcase the country's economic potential. Over 1,000 participants are expected to attend, including 400 international investors. The forum will feature delegations from several countries, including China, Turkey, India, Russia, Morocco, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
The forum is part of the government's efforts to strengthen the country's productive sector and capitalize on its immense potential. The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Moussa Alassane Diallo, launched the event during a conference in Bamako. He highlighted the country's economic advantages, particularly in agriculture, mining, industry, and renewable energy. These sectors are seen as key drivers for building a more productive economy and promoting local processing of raw materials.
The "Forum du Mali Kura" is expected to present a new image of Mali, showcasing its significant resources and ability to attract investment and create new value chains. The event is also seen as an opportunity for the private sector to establish new partnerships and expand its prospects. The forum will provide a platform for dialogue between investors, entrepreneurs, and public decision-makers to identify structuring projects.
The event is being organized under the high patronage of the President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta. The Minister of Industry and Commerce emphasized that the forum aims to make Mali the best investment destination in West Africa and change the narrative about the country. The event's architecture has been presented, detailing its objectives, format, expected participants, practical organization, and strategies for follow-up after the meeting.
The President of the Malian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mandiou Simpara, sees the forum as a significant opportunity for the national private sector to establish new partnerships and expand its prospects. The event is expected to lead to concrete investments, job creation, and new growth prospects for the national economy. The forum will also provide a platform for investors to explore opportunities in various sectors.
The "Forum du Mali Kura" is part of the government's vision to achieve economic sovereignty, industrialization, and development of value chains by 2063. The event is seen as a crucial step towards achieving this vision and promoting Mali's economic development. The government is optimistic that the forum will contribute to the country's economic growth and development.
Key stakeholders, including investors, entrepreneurs, and public officials, are expected to attend the forum. The event will provide a unique opportunity for networking and partnership-building. The Malian government is committed to creating a favorable business environment and encouraging investment in the country.
Key points
- The "Forum du Mali Kura" aims to promote investment and showcase Mali's economic potential to over 1,000 participants, including 400 international investors.
- The event will feature delegations from several countries, including China, Turkey, India, Russia, Morocco, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
- The forum is part of the government's efforts to achieve economic sovereignty, industrialization, and development of value chains by 2063.
