Articles tagged with: National Parks
At the Heart of Africa: Images full of Life
“This Is The Central African Republic” takes viewers on a journey through a nation brimming with vibrancy. The camera captures the golden sun over wide savannas, the lively rhythm of bustling streets, and the joy of children laughing.
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Wild Heart of Africa: National Parks and Protected Areas of the Central African Republic
Anyone who looks only at the headlines misses the quiet sensation of the Central African Republic: a dense network of national parks and protected areas where some of Central Africa’s most pristine landscapes have been preserved. The official list comprises five national parks—flanked by game reserves, strictly protected nature reserves, and special zones.
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10 Reasons to Invest in the Central African Republic
The CAR is embracing bold reforms and launching its National Development Plan 2024–2028 to build sustainable growth. Here are 10 compelling reasons to invest in the CAR today.
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Agriculture at the heart of the Central African development strategy
The CAR is preparing to host an investor Round Table in Morocco dedicated to its ambitious National Development Plan 2024–2028 which aims to redefine the country’s economic priorities, with a particular focus on agriculture.
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CAR Aims to Mobilize $12.8 Billion for National Development at Casablanca Round Table
On 14–15 September 2025, the CAR will host an international roundtable in Casablanca, Morocco to mobilize financing for its National Development Plan, with an ambitious target of 7,000 billion CFA francs ($12.8 billion).
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Cooperation with BADEA: $300 Million for the National Development Plan
A highly productive and constructive meeting: Prof. Richard Filakota, Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, met in Washington with Abdullah KH Almusaibeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
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Countdown to Casablanca: Live Reporting from the Investment Round Table
With just a few days to go, momentum is building ahead of the Investment Round Table. We will be on-site in Casablanca, providing live reporting from the event to bring you insights, speeches, and key developments as they unfold.
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Minister Prof. Filakota: „The Central African Republic is back"
The CAR is taking decisive steps to align its abundant natural wealth with sustainable and inclusive development. With the launch of its National Development Plan, the government aims to convert the country's underutilized resources.
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Human Resource Development Plan Aims to Transform Health Sector
The Central African Republic has launched one of its most transformative health initiatives as part of the country’s National Development Plan: the Human Resource Development Plan for the Health Sector.
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Meeting of the Africa II Group in Washington
In a diplomatic yet firmly strategic address, the Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, Prof. Richard Filakota, welcomed the evolving approach of the World Bank—particularly its willingness to prioritize full alignment between global financing instruments and the national priorities of African states.
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National Digital Identity System: Modernizing Administration
The Central African Republic is taking a decisive step toward modern, transparent, and inclusive governance with the launch of its National Digital Identity System (SNID).
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Noon Update: Day 2 of the Round Table with Investor Forum
The second day of the International Investment Round Table in Casablanca opened with a strong focus on the economic foundations necessary for private sector engagement and long-term investment in the Central African Republic (CAR).
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One Week to Go: Countdown to the Investment Round Table in Casablanca
With just one week remaining until the highly anticipated Investment Round Table in Casablanca, momentum is building for what promises to be a landmark event in the economic transformation of the CAR.
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Ouham Valley Development Project: Advancing Agribusiness
As part of the National Development Plan, the Central African Republic has launched a major initiative to modernize agriculture and strengthen food security in one of the country’s most fertile regions: the Ouham Valley.
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Power for Progress: Mini-Hydro Plants to Drive Rural Electrification in CAR
With the National Development Plan the CAR is accelerating its strategy for rural electrification. One major project is the construction of eight small hydroelectric power stations across the country.
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Powering Progress: Cross-Border Electrification from Mobayi to the Central African Republic
The CAR is launching a transformative electrification initiative that leverages regional cooperation, renewable energy, and inclusive development. One project connects nine localities in CAR to the Mobayi hydroelectric plant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Securing the Energy Supply: A Petroleum Depot for Zinga
As part of the CAR’s strategy to modernize its energy infrastructure, a major new project is on the horizon: the construction of a petroleum product depot in the river port town of Zinga.
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The Round Table in Numbers: A Successful Start to a Bright Future
The Investment Round Table in Casablanca has set a new benchmark for the Central African Republic’s path to development. Over two days, the high-level event brought together over 500 participants, international partners, and investors, creating an atmosphere of optimism, confidence and determination.
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Unlocking CAR’s Potential: Prime Minister Moloua on the Path to Sustainable Development
As the Central African Republic prepares to welcome investors to the International Round Table in Casablanca, the country’s Prime Minister Félix Moloua outlines the country’s strategic shift.
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Unlocking the Potential of the Central African Republic
The National Development Plan 2024–2028 is not just a roadmap for structural reform and investment – it is a strategy to unleash the vast, untapped potential of the Central African Republic.
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Strong Global Echo: Growing International Attention for “Ambition 28”
With the official announcement of the Investment Round Table in Casablanca, the CAR has sparked noticeable international interest over the past few days with the press release sparking global interest.
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A Historic Opening: Round Table in Casablanca Launches With Full Energy and Clear Vision
The much-anticipated Investment Round Table kicked off today in Casablanca, marking a historic step for the CAR as it presented its National Development Plan to a packed venue of international investors, development institutions, political leaders, and media representatives.
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“A New Era of Development”: Minister Prof. Richard Filakota on CAR’s Strategy for 2028 and Beyond
As the CAR gears up for its major investor roundtable in Casablanca, the Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, Prof. Richard Filakota, outlines a bold economic vision for the nation.
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Africa’s Future Is Now – And the Central African Republic Is Ready to Act
In a time of strategic transition, President Prof. Faustin Archange Touadéra outlines the Central African Republic’s ambition to transform its potential into lasting progress. He reflects on the strategic role of Africa in a changing world.
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Ambition 28 in Motion: 12 Reels Bring CAR’s Vision, Facts and Opportunities to Life
In a new series of twelve Instagram Reels, Ambition Journal brings the Central African Republic’s National Development Plan 2024–2028 straight to your screen. Short, impactful videos present essential facts about the country, its resources and its people — and give investors a clear view of the key opportunities and projects.
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Central African Republic mobilizes USD 9 billion at investment round table in Casablanca
The Investment Round Table in Casablanca concluded on a high note, with the CAR announcing the mobilization of USD 9 billion in commitments toward the financing of its National Development Plan 2024–2028.
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Cheick Kanté Sums Up New Transformation Horizon
“The Central African Republic is making a clear commitment through its National Development Plan for the entire world to see: embarking on an ambitious and sustainable transformation,” affirmed Cheick Kanté, World Bank Division Director for the Central African Republic.
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Flagship Projects for Women’s Empowerment
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.
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Focus on Investors: Second Day of the Round Table
The second day of the Investment Round Table unfolded with strong energy and a clear focus on translating vision into action for the Central African Republic (CAR) with the second day dedicated to the Investor Forum.
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Infrastructure as Lever: A Flagship Project for Women’s Empowerment
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.
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Marlène Susie Nzengou: Reaffirming the World Bank’s Commitment
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.
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Minister Filakota: “We Mobilized the Funds – Now We Must Deliver”
“The CAR was able to mobilize a significant sum of $9 billion, which will be dedicated to the implementation of the National Development Plan. I can say with conviction and strength that this was a great success”, highlighted Minister Filakota in an in-depth interview with Africa24.
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Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility: The Path Ahead for the Central African Republic
Prof. Richard Filakota, Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and International Cooperation of the Central African Republic, shares the government’s strategic thinking behind the National Development Plan 2024–2028
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Stabilization and Inclusion: A Program for Peace and Development
The Stabilization Program of the Central African Republic (CAR) is another of the ambitious initiatives overseen by the Ministry for the Promotion of Gender, Protection of Women, Family and Children of the Central African Republic.
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The Central African Republic launches a large-scale program for the future
The government of the Central African Republic is launching a billion-dollar investment program covering all sectors and regions of the country with investments totaling USD 12.8 billion.
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The National Development Plan – in a nutshell
The National Development Plan of the Central African Republic (NDP-CAR) for the 2024–2028 period, which succeeds the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan in the Central African Republic (RCPCA), constitutes the new framework for dialogue and cooperation aimed at building a responsible and effective partnership between the Government, the private sector, civil society, technical and financial partners, and grassroots communities.
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The National Development Plan in Numbers: What the CAR Aims to Achieve by 2028
The CAR is pursuing a bold new course. With the launch of the National Development Plan 2024–2028, the government has defined a clear roadmap to unlock the country’s economic, social, and human potential.
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“Turning Ambition into Action” – Minister Fettah Alaoui Reaffirms Strong Partnerships
A month after the Investment Round Table, the powerful words of Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, still resonate with force and clarity as the Central African Republic is beginning to turn ambition into action.
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