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Abdou Souleye Diop

Partner, Mazars
Abdou Souleye Diop

Abdou Souleye Diop is Partner of Mazars, a leading international audit, tax and advisory firm. He is the Managing Partner of Mazars in Morocco, member of the Board of Mazars in Africa and the Middle East and he is in charge of Business Development of the Group in this region. Abdou has been practicing for over thirty years in advisory and audit across the African continent for governments, public interest companies or large corporates (private or public large companies) and international donors on strategic subjects, sector reforms or development policies. He also accompanies numerous Moroccan companies in their development on the African continent such as banks, insurance companies, telecom companies, industrials, real estate companies.

 

Abdou Diop is the Chairman of the committee (Africa Chair) of the Confederation Generale des Entreprises du Maroc (CGEM), the Moroccan employers. He is in charge of strengthening economic relations between Morocco and its partners on the continent.

Abdou Diop is a key actor in the development of the Moroccan private sector strategy in Africa. He carried out several actions to strengthen cooperation between Morocco and African countries. He's advised on public policies and national or sectorial strategies for many African governments at the highest level. Abdou Diop is multilingual (French, English, Arabic, Hindi, etc.).

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Breakout 2
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Saturday
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11:25 am
Aldrich 110
Geopolitics
Uncharted Waters: Navigating the Delicate Balancing Act for Businesses and Investors Facing Political Risks in Africa
Tangible, hands-on approaches to managing political risks in the African context
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Uncharted Waters: Navigating the Delicate Balancing Act for Businesses and Investors Facing Political Risks in Africa

With over 50 distinct countries, the African continent presents a kaleidoscope of regulatory environments, political climates, and macroeconomic challenges. From abrupt policy changes to unstable governance – epitomized by the recent wave of coups across West and Central Africa – doing business in Africa requires companies and investors to adapt to shifting sands. This panel delves into the tangible, hands-on approaches to managing political risks in the African context. How do stakeholders assess and prepare for potential political risks in Africa? How can businesses leverage grassroots community relations as a buffer against high-level political volatility? How are insurance models adapting to offer genuine, affordable, and durable protection to businesses and investors? How can dialogue between the public and private sectors remain robust amidst shifting political landscapes?

In a continent that is as rich in opportunities as it is in complexities, managing political risks becomes paramount for business success. This conversation will provide insights on this key topic to discuss the tools and tactics that will pave the way for successful business endeavors, and projects developed on the continent.

America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 11:25 AM
Aldrich 110