Women are the heart of the Central African Republic. Their resilience, strength, and determination carry communities forward and hold the keys to the nation’s transformation.

The Investment Round Table was not only a successful platform for mobilizing billions in investments and commitments — it was also a stage for strong voices of support and vision. Leaders from international institutions, partners, development banks, and the private sector shared their perspectives.

An Indian-led agro-industrial project worth $1.2 billion is set to transform the Central African Republic’s economy and create more than 100,000 jobs.

Among the most significant initiatives launched under regarding women and girls is the Gender-Sensitive Infrastructure and Women’s Economic Empowerment Project, a $30 million flagship program designed to transform the lives and future prospects of women across the CAR.

“The Central African Republic is back.” With these powerful words, Prof. Richard Filakota, Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, opened his press briefing at the closing of the Investment Round Table in Casablanca.

With the launch of the National Development Plan, the Investment Round Table in Casablanca and the recent ratification of the Maputo Protocol, the CAR has sent a strong signal: the advancement of women’s rights and opportunities is no longer optional — it is the foundation of sustainable progress.

The construction of gender-sensitive infrastructure and the fight against violence against women are two of the major projects focussing on the country’s women under the leadership of Dr. Marthe Augustine Kirimat, Minister for the Promotion of Gender, Protection of Women, Family and Children of the Central African Republic.

Across the Central African Republic (CAR), schools officially reopened their doors on September 15, marking the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. In some schools, particularly in the capital Bangui, administrators chose to delay the effective return by a few days to better prepare classrooms and staff for the challenges ahead.

The World Bank will invest more than $2.3 billion in support of the Central African Republic’s National Development Plan 2024-2028, reassured Marlène Susie Nzengou, Alternate Executive Director of the World Bank Group for the Central African Republic in an interview with Africa24.

Abdou Diop, President of the Africa Commission of the Moroccan Employers’ Confederation (CGEM), outlined Morocco’s vision of supporting the Central African Republic (CAR) on its path toward stability and economic transformation in an in-depth conversation with Africa24.