The Investment and Partnership Forum (FIP 2025), held in Bangui, marked a significant moment for the Federation of Associations of Women Entrepreneurs of the Central African Republic (FAFECA). At this event, Ms. Portia Deya-Abazene, Ms. Gladys Voungou, Ms. Rosya Epélaki, and Ms. Marthe Ouikon, all active members of the Federation, powerfully advocated for Central African women entrepreneurs. Through their presentations, they emphatically reiterated that women are not only beneficiaries of development, but also key drivers of national economic growth and builders of sustainable solutions for the country's future.
Women entrepreneurs at the heart of national development
During FIP 2025, the FAFECA delegation was able to demonstrate the relevance and importance of female leadership in the national economic dynamic.
The message was clear and powerful: Investing in women is investing in the future. Representatives of the Federation argued for a increased access for women to finance, training and markets, three essential levers to enable women's entrepreneurship to develop sustainably.
They also emphasized the need to strengthen synergies between public institutions, the private sector and women-led initiatives, in order to create an inclusive and high-performing economic ecosystem. This constructive dialogue between national stakeholders and technical partners reflects FAFECA's vision: a Central African economy where women have the means to realize their ambitions and contribute fully to national prosperity.
A forum for exchanges, partnerships, and opportunities
THE Forum for Investment and Partnerships (FIP) It has established itself today as a major platform for meetings between investors, public institutions, entrepreneurs, and development stakeholders. The 2025 edition enabled FAFECA to to promote women's initiatives and create new bridges of collaboration with technical and financial partners.
By actively participating in this forum, the Federation reaffirmed its ability to to bring the voice of women entrepreneurs to the national stage, while demonstrating their crucial role in the post-crisis economic recovery. As one of the participants brilliantly summarized:
Women are not demanding a place; they are building the table around which development is decided.
This phrase perfectly symbolizes the spirit of FIP 2025: a Central African Republic that is built with and thanks to the commitment of women.
Impact and outlook: towards an inclusive and sustainable economy
Beyond institutional visibility, FAFECA's participation in FIP 2025 opens up concrete perspectives for women entrepreneurs:
- Of new partnership opportunities with regional and international economic players; ;
- Of the exchange of experiences promoting capacity building for member associations; ;
- A increased awareness of the strategic role of women in the national economic value chain.
These advances reinforce FAFECA's mission: to support, promote and defend women entrepreneurs throughout the Central African territory.
True to its vision, the Federation intends to continue its efforts to create an environment conducive to women's economic empowerment and actively contribute to the sustainable development of the country.
FAFECA's prominent presence at FIP 2025 illustrates the determination and resilience of Central African women entrepreneurs. By championing women's leadership, the Federation confirms its driving role in the economic and social transformation of the Central African Republic.
