Programs offered at Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (ESA)
The international aspect of the programs offered at ESA is one of the keys to ESA’s strategy. Being in Beirut, they provide the most international programs possible for their students.
Privatization in Lebanon
The key initiative being worked on now with the new government in terms of privatization is a review of the telecoms sector. The current Minister of Telecommunications has expressed an interest in establishing Liban Telecom, an incumbent operator, and is looking at liberalising the sector.
Bruno Nabagné Kone: Economic Situation of Côte d’Ivoire
Bruno Nabagné Kone gives an overview of the situation in the country since 2011, explaining what has been achieved so far. Côte d’Ivoire is now peaceful and has recorded an economic growth that has not been seen in years.
Standard Bank Group: Banking Sector in Côte d’Ivoire
Hervé Boyer, Country Manager of Standard Bank Côte d’Ivoire, talks about the development of the Standard Bank Group in Africa and explains what are his plans for the future of the Abidjan office.
CMA CGM: Container Shipping Company in Côte d’Ivoire
Pierre Hery, General Manager of Delmas Côte d’Ivoire (CMA CGM Group), gives his evaluation of the maritime sector in Côte d’Ivoire and gives an overview of the company, which is the third largest container shipping company in the world.
SIMAT: Overview of the Logistics Sector in Côte d’Ivoire
Stéphane Eholie, CEO of SIMAT (Société Ivoirienne de Manutention et de Transit), explains how the 9% growth in Côte d’Ivoire has affected positively the logistics sector in the country as a whole, as well as his company.
Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAP): Long-term investments in Africa
About 60% of LAP’s portfolio lies in Africa. “Being a future generation fund means that we invest for the long term; when we enter a region we remain there for a long time. We add value to the society in the areas that we enter,” explains Ahmed A. Kashadah, the fund’s managing director.
Telecom Sector in Côte d’Ivoire: Plans and Priorities of Alink Telecom
Louis Diakité, Chief Executive Officer of Alink Telecom, talks about the company’s major priorities in development and presents their international hub. Mr. Diakité also explains how Alink is going to consolidate its MPLS network.
CNPS: Health Sector and Investments in Côte d’Ivoire
Denis Charles Kouassi, CEO of CNPS, gives a brief overview of the situation in Côte d’Ivoire today, and presents two important projects for CNPS: the construction of a cancer centre and a rehabilitation centre.
Ministry of Commerce, Craft and SME Promotion of Côte d’Ivoire
Jean-Louis Billon, Minister of Commerce, Craft and SME Promotion of Côte d’Ivoire, talks about the outcome from the start of the new government until now and explains what is being done to increase and attract new investments into the country.