The Round Table in pictures

Casablanca, September 19, 2025 – The Central African Republic’s Investment Round Table has officially concluded, marking a landmark moment for the country’s development journey. The CAR presented the country’s National Development Plan for the first time to around 500 participants. Over two days in Casablanca, the event brought together a large and diverse turnout of international investors, development partners, government leaders, and institutions.

The Round Table was hailed as a major success, not only for the scale of participation but also for the substantial commitments of around 9 billion US-Dollars mobilized in support of the National Development Plan.

To capture the atmosphere, here is a visual overview of what the Round Table was all about: 

Participants gathering ahead of the Round Table Kick-Off in the heart of Casablanca.

Main highlights were the opening and closing speech of his Excellency, Prof. Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic. 

The Round Table was filled with high-level keynotes and speeches, including representatives of the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the European Commission, the UN, the Arab Development Bank for Africa, the IMF, and the IFC.

Multiple Panels and in-depth discussions enabled productive exchange of ideas, plans and visions.

The main Plenary Hall at full capacity.

Prof. Richard Filakota, Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation presenting the National Development Plan.

The Round Table is over, but the journey has only started!