Kick Off: President Touadéra opens Round Table

Casablanca, September 14, 2025 - The International Investment Round Table has officially begun. In a landmark opening this morning in Casablanca, His Excellency Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic (CAR), welcomed international delegations, development partners, and private sector leaders to a two-day summit that promises to reshape the economic trajectory of the country.

With final preparations completed and international anticipation running high, CAR is now ready to present its National Development Plan 2024–2028 to a global audience of investors and decision-makers.

Day One Highlights

Today’s agenda features a series of high-level speeches, presentations, and thematic panels, including:

• Opening addresses by representatives of the Moroccan government and leading multilateral institutions:
  BADEA, European Commission, African Development Bank Group, United Nations, IFC – International Finance Corporation, International Monetary Fund, and The World Bank

• Remarks by Prof. Richard Filakota, Minister of Economy, Planning & International Cooperation

• Presentation of CAR’s National Development Plan – its vision, roadmap, and priority investment projects

• Thematic Investment Panels on Trade & Industry, Mining & Agriculture, Energy & Environment, Transport Infrastructure & ICT, Human Capital & Social Sectors

• A summary and discussion of the investment panels moderated by the Prime Minister

• A closing Roundtable with development partners and private sector stakeholders

A Turning Point for CAR

This Round Table marks a key step in CAR’s long-term strategy to position itself as a rising destination for sustainable investment in Central Africa. From energy and digitalization to health and infrastructure, the forum highlights a wide array of actionable opportunities designed to drive transformation and deliver inclusive growth.

Watch the Trailer Below to get a first impression of what this milestone event represents:

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