Ibrahim Diawara talks about the challenges of Cipharm and the pharmaceutical industry as a whole in Côte d’Ivoire, mentioning the problem of strong competition coming from imported products by famous international pharmaceutical groups.
Ibrahim Diawara, President and CEO of Cipharm, gives an overview of the company’s future plans of launching a third unit to produce injectable medicines and doubling its turnover by 2020. Mr Diawara also talks about investment opportunities within Cipharm, saying that the company is open to offers from investors.
Bertrand Vignes gives his assessment of the agro-industrial sector in Côte d’Ivoire and presents SIFCA, mentioning the group’s three main segments: rubber, palm oil and sugar. Mr Vignes also talks about the competition, social responsibility and future plans.
Ibrahim Diawara, President and CEO of Cipharm – Biography
Ibrahim Diawara gives his evaluation of the Ivorian pharmaceutics sector, saying that there is room for growth as the local production represents just 6%. Mr Diawara also presents Cipharm, a company founded in 1988 by Côte d’Ivoire pharmacists and six French laboratories.
Nicolas Djibo, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire and Mayor of Bouaké
Nicolas Djibo gives an overview of the economic situation of Côte d’Ivoire and talks about the role of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr Djibo also presents the city of Bouaké, mentioning some of its advantages compared to Abidjan.
Sylvain Gotta, General Manager of SIPRA (Société Ivoirienne de Productions Animales)
Sylvain Gotta talks about the current situation of the poultry industry in Côte d’Ivoire, as well as the future of the sector. Mr Gotta also gives an overview of SIPRA (Société Ivoirienne de Productions Animales), the leading poultry company at the Ivorian and sub regional levels.
Faman Toure, CEO of SAFA (Solidarité Africaine d’Assurances)
Faman Toure, CEO of Solidarité Africaine d’Assurances, gives an overview of the insurance sector in Côte d’Ivoire and presents SAFA, mentioning its specificities and future plans. Mr Toure also shares his vision for the future of SAFA.
Stéphane Eholie, Chief Executive Officer of SIMAT (Société Ivoirienne de Manutention et de Transit), talks about the importance of having ISO quality certification and explains what it means for the company to focus on social responsibility.
Stéphane Eholie, CEO of SIMAT, explains what sets the company apart from the competition, mentioning some of the areas where they have lots of experience. Mr Eholie also gives an overview of the areas SIMAT wishes to develop.
Stéphane Eholie, CEO of SIMAT, talks about competition in the logistics sector in Côte d’Ivoire. According to him, there is room for people that are interested in investing because the elasticity of logistics and warehousing is not yet very strong or sufficient.
