Following the success of the first two editions (Saint-Louis and Kaolack), the next Economic forum will be held in Casamance to initiate the economic development of Southern Pole consisting of the administrative regions of Kolda, Sédhiou, and Ziguinchor.

These meetings which combine activities of reflections, discussions and exhibitions are an opportunity to make a strong presence among the various stakeholders in economic development.

The organization of this forum will alternate the following events:

• An exhibition dedicated to institutions, companies, projects and local development programs
• A retail space for economic players in the food processing, agricultural products, handicrafts, fisheries, ...
• The organization of two panels addressing the following topics:
   Which strategies for the exploitation of investment opportunities in market niches in Casamance as identified by the DASP survey?
   The Public-Private-Local Communities Partnership: how to remove the constraints related to market access for SMEs located in Casamance?
• Two workshops on the cashew value chain hosted by APIX, a partner of this event, :
   The Cashew sector’s business environment
   Development perspectives of the cashew sector

For further information, please contact the APIX Regional Bureau of Ziguinchor