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PARTICIPANTS BROCHURE Publication date: 25 September 2017

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Organized by the regional agencies for the promotion of Foreign Trade & Investment ( Invest & Export, Investment & Trade (FIT), Export-Investment Agency), FPS Foreign Affairs and the Belgian USA - TEXAS Foreign Trade Agency.

Organized by the regional agencies for the promotion of Foreign Trade & Investment (Brussels Invest & Export, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), Wallonia Export-Investment Agency), FPS Foreign Aff airs and the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency and supported by Brussels Airlines.

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REPRESENTATIVE OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING © FPS Chancery of the Prime Minister-Directorate-General External Communication-Belgium - Photographe:Shimera-Ansotte External Chancery of the Prime Minister-Directorate-General © FPS

6 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid, Princess mothers and people lacking in education and On 20 June 2013, the Secretariat of the of Belgium, was born in Brussels on 5 June skills. Ottawa Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 1962. She is the second child of King Albert II announced that Princess Astrid - as Special and Queen Paola. In late June 2009, the International Paralympic Envoy of the Convention - would be part of Committee (IPC) Governing Board ratified the a working group tasked with promoting the After her secondary education in Brussels, appointment of Princess Astrid as a member treaty at a diplomatic level in states that had Princess Astrid studied art history for a year of the IPC Honorary Board. not yet joined. at Leiden in the . She comple- ted her education in Geneva, at the Institute In January 2010, the charity Action Damien/ Princess Astrid joined the Belgian Armed of European Studies and in Michigan in the Damiaanactie announced that Princess Forces on 22 May 1997. She is a colonel in the United States. Astrid had agreed to take over from HM Medical Unit. Queen Fabiola as Honorary President of the In Brussels on 22 September 1984, Princess organisation. The Princess is involved in the public activi- Astrid married Lorenz, Archduke of - ties of the Royal Family. Este, who became Prince of Belgium in 1995. As Honorary President of the Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation (QEMF) and the King Princess Astrid represented the King at his The couple have five children, all born Baudouin Foundation’s Scientific and Medical request during the trade missions to Angola in Belgium: Amedeo (21 February 1986), Funds, Princess Astrid lends her support to & South and to India in 2013, to the Maria Laura (26 August 1988), Joachim (9 fundamental medical research. She is in- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & the Sultanate of December 1991), Luisa Maria (11 October volved in the fight against epidemics and Oman, to Colombia & Peru and to Malaysia 1995) and Laetitia Maria (23 April 2003). pandemics, including from 2007 until 2015 & Singapore in 2014, to Qatar & the United as Special Representative of the Roll Back Arab Emirates and to Western Canada in 2015 Princess Astrid has always shown particular Malaria (RBM) Partnership. The Princess is and to Indonesia and to the United States of concern for those in society who risk falling also committed to championing the victims America-Texas in 2016 and to the Republic of through the net. She supports initiatives that of violence, most notably in efforts to combat Korea in 2017. assist the disadvantaged, in particular single antipersonnel mines.

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HE DIDIER REYNDERS

FEDERAL DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

8 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION Born in Liège on August 6th, 1958 ACADEMICAL FUNCTIONS • Chairman of the Mouvement Réformateur Married – 4 children • Lecturer at the Hautes Ecoles (2004 - 2011) commerciales of Liège • Member and Leader of the MR Group of GOVERNMENT POSITIONS • Staff member of the Public Law the Uccle Town Council (since 3 December • Minister of Finance (1999 - 2011) Department at the University of Liège 2012) • Chairman of the Eurogroup (January - • Guest lecturer at the Université catholique • Chairman of the Brussels MR Federation December 2001) de Louvain (Louvain business school (UCL)) (since 12 January 2013) • President of the Ecofin (July - December 2001 / July 2010 - December 2010) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES • Member of the G7 in 2001 • Chief of staff of the Deputy Prime Minister, • Lawyer (1981 - 1985) • Chairman of the G10, which is the meeting Minister of Justice and Institutional • Director General of the Local Authorities of the main creditor States, in 2002 Reforms, Jean Gol (1987 - 1988) Department of the Ministry of the Walloon • Minister in charge of the Belgian Buildings • Member of the Liège Town Council (1988 Region (1985 - 1988) Agency (2003 - 2011) - 2012) • Chairman of the National Railway • Deputy Prime Minister since 18 July 2004 • Leader of the MR Group of the Liège Town Company of Belgium (1986 - 1991) • Minister of Institutional Reforms (2004 - Council (1995 - 2012) • Chairman of the National Society of 2011) • Deputy Chairman of the MR (1992 - 2004) Airways (1991 - 1993) • Minister in charge of the National Lottery, • Member of Parliament since 1992 the Federal Holding and Investment • Chairman of the PRL-FDF Group (1995 - Company (FHIC) and the insurance 1999) companies (2007- 2011) • Chairman of the Provincial and District MR • Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade Federation (1995 - 2004) and European Affairs (2011 - 2014) • Member of the Bureau and Deputy • Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Chairman of the Liberal International (2005 Affairs, in charge of Beliris and Federal - 2011) Cultural Institutions since 11 October 2014

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HE PIERRE-YVES JEHOLET

VICE-PRESIDENT AND MINISTER OF ECONOMY, INDUSTRY, RESEARCH, INNOVATION, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF THE WALLOON GOVERNMENT

10 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION Born in Verviers on October 6th, 1968 • Walloon and community Deputy from 23rd • Press Officer to the PRL-FDF political group Married, 2 children June 2009 to 27th July 2017; President at the House of Representatives • Federal Deputy from 26th June 2007 to from January 1996 to July 1999. EDUCATION 23rd June 2009; • Msc in Communication (UCL, Louvain-la- • Walloon Deputy from 29th June 2004 to Neuve). 26th June 2007; • Bachelor in Law (ULiège). • French community Deputy from 6th July • Secondary school - Collège Marie-Thérèse 2004 to 26 June 2007; in Herve (Mathematics-Languages). • President of the parliamentary committee “Culture, youth, audiovisual media, press PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES and cinema aid”; • Vice-President and Minister of Economy, • Federal Deputy from 14th July 2003 to 29th Industry, Research, Innovation, Digital June 2004; technology, Employment and Training of • MR spokesman from January 2008 to the Walloon Government since 28th July February 2011; 2017; • Mayor of Herve from 3rd December 2012 • MR (liberal political party) President of to 27th July 2017. Verviers district federation since October 2008; PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES • Town councillor in Herve. • Deputy chief of staff and spokesman to the Minister of Finance from July 1999 to July PREVIOUS POLITICAL ACTIVITIES 2003; • Minority Leader (MR) – Walloon Parliament • Editor-in-chief in charge of communication – from 22nd October 2014 to 27th July at « Réseau Radio Ciel » from January 1993 2017; to December 1995;

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HE PHILIPPE MUYTERS

FLEMISH MINISTER FOR WORK, ECONOMY, INNOVATION AND SPORT

12 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION Born in Antwerp on December 6th, 1961 1989-1992 Married to Anne Donckers Chief Executive Officer Dynamic (Seghers Group) and Member of the board of Directors EDUCATION Seghers Engineering Master of Business Economics, Antwerp University, graduated magna cum laude, 1984 1985-1989 Economical Advisor Research Department EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Vlaams Economisch Verbond 2009-2014 Flemish Minister for Finance, Budget, Work, INTERESTS Town and Country Planning and Sport Trainer, coach and player in the football team Amber, reading, traveling and hiking 2000-2009 Managing Director Flanders’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VOKA)

1997-2000 Chief Executive Officer Vlaams-Economisch Verbond

1992-1997 Administrator-general Sociaal-Economische Raad van Vlaanderen (SERV)

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HE PIETER DE CREM

FEDERAL SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN TRADE

14 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION Born on 22 July 1962 in Aalter • 1992-1993: • 10 June 2007 - 21 December 2007: Married to Caroline Bergez and father of Attaché at the private office of Minister of Chairman of the Commission for the Constantijn, Alicia and Victoria Defense Leo Delcroix Interior at the House of Representatives

EDUCATION • 1993-1994: • Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of • Master of Romanic Philology at KU Leuven Adviser in “De fabrieken van de Gebroeders the OSCE – Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Dutch- De Beukelaar” speaking Catholic University of Leuven) • 21 December 2007 – 10 October 2014: • Master of European and international Law • Since 1995: Minister of Defense at VUB – Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Dutch- Mayor of Aalter, re-elected in 2000, 2006 speaking Free University of Brussels) and 2012. • 5 March 2013 – 10 October 2014: • Alumni of the Harvard Business School Deputy Prime Minister • 1995: PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE CVP Member of Parliament of the • Since 10 October 2014: • 1987-1989: constituency for Ghent-Eeklo, re-elected Federal Secretary of State for Foreign Trade Assistant in Roularta Media Group in 1999 • Commander in the Order of Leopold • 1989-1995: • Since 2003: Chairman of the youth CVP (Christelijke CD&V Member of Parliament of the LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Volkspartij – Christian People’s Party) constituency for Oost-Vlaanderen (East– Pieter De Crem is Dutch native speaker. He Section Ghent–Eeklo Flanders), re-elected in 2007 speaks and writes fluently in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. He • 1989-1992: • 31 May 2003 - 21 December 2007: also has a basic knowledge of Russian. Attaché at the private office of Prime Chairman of CD&V parliamentary party at Minister the House of Representatives

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HE CÉCILE JODOGNE

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN TRADE & INVESTMENT FOR THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION

MINISTER OF THE FRENCH COMMUNITY COMMISSION IN CHARGE OF CIVIL SERVICE AND HEALTH POLICY

16 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION Born on 1st April 1964 in Leuven • 1995 - 2000 • Since 2008 Director – Cabinet of Deputy Mayor of Teaching assistant at University of Brussels • Master’s degree in Geographic sciences Schaerbeek Bernard Clerfayt (ULB) – architecture faculty (UCL) • Master’s degree in Economic sciences • 2001 - 2006 • 2009 - 2014 (UCL) Local Councillor – Schaerbeek Member of the Parliament of the Brussels- • Secretary of State for the Brussels-Capital Capital Region Region, in charge of Foreign Trade and • 2001 - 2003 Firefighting and Emergency Medical Project & Communication Manager • Since 2014 Assistance at M-Brussels Village (the Brussels ICT Secretary of State for the Brussels-Capital • Minister, Member of the Board of the Business Centre) Region, in charge of Foreign Trade & French Community Commission (COCOF), Investment, Firefighting and Emergency in charge of Civil Service and Health Policy • 2004 - 2006 Medical Assistance • Deputy Mayor of Schaerbeek (Brussels) Director of « Maison Autrique », the first striking building designed by Victor Horta Minister, Member of the Board of the French PROFESSIONAL CAREER Community Commission (COCOF), in charge • 1989 - 1991 • Since 2006 of Civil Service and Health Policy Research and Teaching Assistant at Deputy Mayor in charge of spatial planning, Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve urbanism, environment, tourism and (UCL) property

• 1992 - 1995 • 2008 - December 2011 Advisor for the Secretary of State for Mayor of Schaerbeek the Brussels-Capital Region in charge of Monuments and Sites.

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18 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION TABLE OF CONTENTS

20 COMPANIES 148 PORTS AND AIRPORT 154 HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION 158 FEDERATIONS, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND PRIVATE & PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS 164 OFFICIAL ORGANIZATIONS 184 HOTEL OF THE MISSION 188 ECONOMIC PROFILE OF BELGIUM, THE HEART OF REPUBLIC OF REPUBLIC CÔTE D’IVOIRE

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ABC CONTRACTING

Founded in 1926, ABC CONTRACTING is a major player in providing Our main areas of activity include low voltage (LV) and medium turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) services for voltage (MV) distribution systems, LV and MV transformer stations, the energy industry in Africa. The strength of our design and project rehabilitation of hydropower plant, renewable energy and construction management expertise comes from our multiskilled and dynamic and maintenance of thermal power plants with ANGLO BELGIAN team of twenty engineers. They work closely on a day-to-day basis CORPORATION (ABC) engines. with the various group companies operating in Africa. Whether you are in the public or private sector, our teams are ready Membership of an international group Ogepar (www.ogepar.com), to help you make your project a success, while fully respecting your ABC CONTRACTING strives to develop close relationships with our values and staying within your budget. customers. Our company can meet all of your needs by offering innovative and sustainable solutions that are customized to address ABC CONTRACTING wants to be not only your preferred business the specific requirements and demands of local markets. partner, but also financial partner through financing solutions for projects lasting less than 24 months and up to € 10 million.

Avenue Reine Elisabeth 59 5300 Andenne T: +32 85 84 99 80 [email protected] www.abccontracting.be

Raphaël MARCHANDISE Sales Manager

22 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION AFRI CAR TRUCK & MACHINERY

Belgium is the center of the automotive industry in Europe and offers a • Different brands of trucks (Mercedes, Daf, Man, Renault, Iveco, vast array of choices in terms of automotive. With the easy port access Scania and Volvo); and proximity to West Africa, we guarantee delivery within a short time • Heavy construction equipment (Caterpillar, Komatsu, Lhiebber, frame. Afri Car Truck & Machinery is a Belgian company focused on Clark, Case, Manitou, Hyster…). being the most trusted automotive and automotive related equipment dealer in West Africa. We provide the following services: Advisory services • Car dealership (vehicles, heavy trucks, medium and heavy We provide consulting services when you need to acquire heavy commercial vehicles); construction trucks, small and medium commercial trucks and vehicles. • Automotive spare parts supplier; We take care of loading and tracking to the port of your choice. • Advisory services - automotive and related. Afri Car Truck & Machinery is also specialized in the grouping and shipping of household goods by sea or airfreight. Afri Car Truck & Vehicle spare parts supply Machinery, we take care of you, we take care of everything! We supply spare parts at competitive prices for: • Vehicles of all makes;

Hippolyte Vervack 22/2 1190 Brussels T: +32 487 42 39 60 www.actmcs.com

Basile OUBDA Managing Director

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AGC GLASS EUROPE

AGC Glass Europe, a European leader in flat glass. • Over 100 sites throughout Europe, from to Russia; Based in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), AGC Glass Europe produces • A worldwide marketing network; processes and distributes flat glass for the construction (external • Its 16,000 employees focused on the customer. glazing and interior decorative glass), the automotive (original & replacement glass) and the solar sectors. It is the European branch of AGC Glass, the world’s largest producer of flat glass.

Its baseline “Glass Unlimited” reflects the possibilities offered by: • Glass as a material to meet a growing variety of needs (comfort, energy control, health & safety, aesthetics, sustainability); • Innovation in products and processes, derived from continuous research in advanced glass technology (250 researchers in Europe);

Avenue Jean Monnet 4 1348 Louvain-La-Neuve T: +32 2 409 30 00 www.agc.com

Valérie Nicolas BARLET HENQUET Senior Project Leader - Senior Project Leader - New Business & New Business & Geographical Expansion Geographical Expansion Worldwide Strategy Office Worldwide Strategy Office 24 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ALGIST BRUGGEMAN

Algist Bruggeman produces baker’s yeast for both traditional and industrial bakeries and for the private homebaker. The baker’s yeast is sold in fresh, liquid or dry form. In addition to that, we also have ingredients and improvers in our range. We are a Belgian company, situated in the Ghent Canal area.

Algist Bruggeman’s success is based on the daily commitment of all our employees, the confidence of tens of thousands of bakers all over the world and the permanent efforts of our salespeople, distributors and their assistants.

Langerbruggekaai 37 9000 Gent T: +32 9 257 08 08 [email protected] www.algistbruggeman.be

André VANMIDDELEM Export Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 25 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ALM INDUSTRY - ADVANCED LOW COST MACHINERIES FOR INDUSTRY

ALM Industry SA develops, designs, integrates, produces, assembles, ALM ® Scraper: ALM Industry SA has identified a need for small tests and installs single special machine up to complete production producers for a machine capable of accurately removing pods which lines, according to customers’ specifications. In addition to customized are harvested manually from cocoa trees with suff icient yield and machines, ALM Industry off ers standard machines. necessary safety measures. The innovation focuses on a crusher machine development for cocoa planters in order to facilitate the ECO PRO – 2®: Is a sawmill of precision, a powerful, sturdy, durable breakage of cocoa pods. The crusher makes it possible to release the circular saw with a 630 mm diameter blade tilting to 90° gasoline or cocoa pods and separate the cocoa pods from the beans. electric motor (possibility of using biofuel). The sawmill Eco Pro 2® is entirely built in galvanized steel. The Eco Pro 2® saws logs until 2 ALM® Cocoa Beans Solar Dryer: Enabling the conservation, meters of diameter into 6 meter length with the precision of sawmill. optimization and improvement of the quality of the cocoa beans harvested.

Rue de Seneff e 72 6181 Courcelles T: +32 71 82 30 58 [email protected] www.almsa.be

Mohamed BAKRIM Director

26 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ALTIUS

ALTIUS is one of the largest Belgian law firms and has an Africa team with the best possible advice. We can rely on a large local network entirely dedicated to assist and represent our clients who are active in consisting of prominent law firms throughout the continent. Africa. The team has various areas of focus, including infrastructure projects, industrial investments, mining projects, concessions… We also know that our clients sometimes like to share their African expertise. In this regard, we regularly organise events and conferences The team has strong expertise in business law, including in respect of that bring our clients and partners together. international trade, foreign investment, export controls and sanctions. However, our team’s greatest strength is the approach we take during the matters we handle: ‘proactiveness’ and ‘involvement’ are the team’s keywords for those matters in which legal knowledge alone is insufficient. The team’s high familiarity with the specific environments in an important number of African countries allows us to provide you

Havenlaan 86 C 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 426 14 14 [email protected] www.altius.com

Yves BROSENS Associate – Head Africa team

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AMB ECOSTERYL

AMB Ecosteryl is a private Belgian company founded in 1947, which is Once treated through the system, hazardous medical waste falls into specialized in the manufacture of environmentally friendly machines the same category as household rubbish, hereby cancelling out any for the treatment of medical waste. Ecosteryl is a clean technology risk of contamination. for the treatment of hospital waste, combining in a continuous-flow process a powerful shredding with dry microwave core heating of AMB Ecosteryl provides a safe solution to service providers (collection waste. and treatment of medical waste) and to medium-large hospitals.

Ecosteryl treatment of contaminated medical waste is done without any polluted discharge; there is no need to use water, steam, chemical products or gas, only energy is required during the entire process.

Avenue Nicolas Copernic 1 7000 Mons T: +32 65 82 26 81 [email protected] www.ecosteryl.com

Olivier Amélie DUFRASNE MATTON Director of Sales Director of Operations

28 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION AMIRATO

Amirato is an independent consultancy company in real estate and construction with an extensive experience in health care, education, urban development and infrastructure. We give advice during all phases of the project from feasibility study, vision and the program of requirements included. From design to construction phase.

Amirato has operational offices in Belgium, and Luxembourg.

References and projects in Belgium, France, Jordan, Luxembourg and Serbia.

Woluwedal 30 1932 Sint-Stevens Woluwe T: +32 2 325 86 76 [email protected] www.amirato.com

Guy SMOL Managing Director/ CEO

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 29 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ASPAC INTL

Activities: F-EPC contractor (Financing + Engineering + Procurement Description of the expertise: ASPAC’s offer and expertise is based on + Construction) two pillars: • FINANCING: ASPAC organises the financing of the infrastructure Vision: fresh drinking water must be made available to every individual projects of its clients through the FINEXPO and CREDENDO tools in anywhere in the world, directly… Belgium. • TECHNICAL: ASPAC executes turnkey projects, i.e.: basic design, Mission: bring fresh drinking water for everybody, both sustainably detailed design, procurement and installation of equipment and and at the lowest possible operating cost systems, construction of the works, testing, operation, supervision and maintenance of complete drinking water supply systems (from Objective: design and construct water supply systems that are reliable the intake to treatment, pumping, storage, and distribution) of and profitable various sizes in urban, peri-urban and rural areas.

Offices in Africa: Cameroon, Ghana and Kenya

Chaussée de Waterloo 1103 1180 Brussels T: +32 2 880 09 70 [email protected] www.aspacintl.com

Jacques MASSART Chief Executive Officer

30 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ASTRON BUILDINGS

ASTRON is the leading European supplier of steel building solutions, The company is certified to ISO 9001 for design, and designing and producing all the main components of a steel building dispatch - regularly inspected by Bureau Veritas. The high-quality - the primary and secondary structures, the roof and wall systems, standard of the buildings’ structure is certified by CE marking: ASTRON accessories and thermal insulation systems. products are in compliance with the EN1090-2 standard.

ASTRON is the European leader in pre-engineered steel buildings, mainly for industrial applications. In the last 50 years, more than 50,000 buildings have been realized as turnkey solutions all over Europe, through a network of 300 authorized builders.

Route d’Ettelbruck 9230 Diekirch T: +352 80 29 11 [email protected] www.astron.biz

Hassan BOUHAJA Sales Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 31 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

AUTOREDO

AUTOREDO, your automobile trading partner, specializing in major • Knowledge and skills in the field of on demand vehicle adaptations accounts. and conversions: ambulances, mining vehicles, emergency vehicles…; We are expert in direct sale of new multi-brand vehicles adapted for • An adapted commercial department: price quotation within 24h, tropical conditions and specialized in accompanying multinationals, targeted pricing…; NGOs, mining, oil, forestry operators and construction companies • Quality advice and guidance; with: • Extensive range of accessories for 4x4s and SUVs. • A permanent stock of vehicles ready to be shipped from our platforms in Antwerp and Dubai; Our offices in Brussels will handle all of your requests, no matter where • An integrated department that is able to deliver large you are contacting us from. volumes with very short lead times; • Anywhere in the world;

Rue Haute 139 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 724 90 72 [email protected] www.autoredo.com

Jonathan LENAIN Area Sales Manager

32 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION AV GROUP

Located in the heart of Brussels, AV Group is specialized in the sale and the installation of professional audiovisual equipment and broadcast. We are available to meet your needs in audio & video, whatever they are: cameras, projectors, monitors, conference systems, multiviewers, transmission systems, design and installation of studios, OB vans…

AV Group also exports in many African countries.

Our goal is to bring you quality service with friendliness, availability and flexibility that can only offer a human-sized company.

Rue Jean-Baptiste Baeck 33 1190 Brussels T: +32 2 348 60 40 [email protected] www.avgroup.be

Sandrine BULOT Import & Export Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 33 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BAKBEL

Established in 2007, BAKBEL is the specialist in producing high-quality and innovative ingredients for the pastry and bakery industries. To achieve this goal, BAKBEL has a state-of-the-art facility with high standards of production and food safety. In this purposed build facility, our company produces high-quality, fruit-based ingredients, created especially for the premium fine pastry industry and the food service market.

Zoning Paysager de Tyberchamps 7180 Seneffe T: +32 64 84 61 25 [email protected] www.bakbel.com

Yves KEYAERTS Export Manager

34 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BEDIMO

Founded in 1987, BEDIMO designs, manufactures and markets a As a leader on the Belgium market we have the confidence of satisfied wide range of off ice furniture, partitioning systems, seating solutions and faithful customers from various small and medium companies and accessories combining contemporary design, functionality and to the most important banks, insurance companies, pharmaceutical originality, from operative level to top executive level. companies and industries from up to 5,000+ employees.

Thanks to a multitude of possibilities in terms of models, shapes, sizes BEDIMO has started its exportation to Africa since 2010 and we have and colors it is always possible to find your own corporate identity and realized very large projects and installations together with architects to create sustainable work environments that bring people together to and local partners. Our experience on the African market is certainly focus, collaborate, socialize and work in perfect harmony. an important asset.

Our in-house architects and designers are at the forefront of the new “ECOLOGY” is more than a concern, it is a way of life! Already certified ergonomic norms and will propose you the perfect solution for your ISO 9001-2000 for several years, we are proud to announce that particular needs and wishes. BEDIMO has just been awarded ISO 14001. BEDIMO, happy in my off ice!

Zone Industrielle Saint Henriette 1 7140 Morlanwelz T: +32 64 23 83 30 www.bedimo.com

Vincent LIBBRECHT Export Sales Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 35 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BELFIUS BANK

Belfius Bank is an autonomous Belgian banking and insurance group, which is fully owned by the Belgian federal state.

Its commercial activities are organized around 3 segments: & Commercial Banking, Public & Wholesale Banking and Insurance.

Corporate banking services are offered via a network of Corporate Houses located in Antwerp, Brussels, Kortrijk, Namur, Charleroi, Ghent, Hasselt, Liege and Tournai.

Through an extensive network of correspondent banks worldwide, Belfius Bank can answer its customers’ international needs.

Pachecolaan 44 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 222 11 11 [email protected] www.belfius.be

Mario DE VRY Director of Corporate Distribution Banking Belfius Bank

36 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BELGIAN ROAD SAFETY INSTITUTE - BRSI

As a knowledge centre, the Belgian Road Safety Institute (BRSI) is an Since 2013, different projects have been developed in the United official non-profit organisation, which depends on the Federal Public States of America, in India and in Africa (through for instance a Service for Mobility and Transport. The BRSI wants to contribute twinning project between Belgium, Algeria and France, supporting the actively to the sustainable reduction of the number of casualties National Body of Technical Inspection and Public Works (CTTP) for the and the improvement of courtesy on the road through various improvement of the planning and homologation of road safety issues activities: research, studies, data analysis, consulting, political and airport infrastructure, but also through training and audit projects recommendations, transmitting information, education and training, in Cameroon and Democratic Republic of the Congo). awareness campaigns, specialized services, product homologation in our technical labs, audits and road inspections.

The BRSI aims to collaborate with different Belgian actors, but also with foreign organisations. The institute is a member of several international associations including ETSC, PIARC, UNRSC and OCDE.

Chaussée de Haecht 1405 1130 Brussels T: +32 2 244 15 11 [email protected] www.ibsr.be

Jean-François GAILLET Director of Public Affairs, Innovation and Regulation

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 37 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BELOURTHE

BELOURTHE is the largest cereals plant in Europe and offer to partners its expertise in healthy nutrition. BELOURTHE provides a large range of Infant milk and cereals from born to three years. The company is also able to provide specialized products for persons with specifically needs like pregnant or breastfeeding women, diabetics or seniors. All their products are suitable for all ages of life. BELOURTHE works under our own brands Ninolac or Fortilac but also under private label.

Avenue des Villas 3 4180 Hamoir T: +32 86 38 01 11 [email protected] www.belourthe.be

Helio RODRIGUES Business Developer

38 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BENEPARTS

The history of Beneparts dates back to 1987. The company has are ready for our customers every day in our main operational experienced a stable growth pattern since then with still the same countries (Belgium, the Netherlands and France) from this site. We also owners as when it was established. We have specialised as a parts export worldwide. Off ering a personal service is very important to us, supplier for trucks, trailers, buses and delivery vans since the very which we off er through, for example, our representatives who are a beginning. Many dealerships, independent garages and transport fixed point of contact for our customers. companies with their own workshop trust our fixed day deliveries of standard parts and technical advice for specific replacement parts.

Our constant growth translated itself in a move to a brand new distribution centre in Turnhout in 2006 with off ices and a parts shop. We have a total logistics storage capacity of 4,000 m² since our was doubled in size in 2013. Our more than 40 employees

Bleukenlaan 17 2300 Turnhout T: +32 495 91 38 75 [email protected] www.beneparts.be

Niels HERMANS Export Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 39 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BESIX

BESIX Group is the largest private Belgian group operating in In addition to the activities of BESIX and its other subsidiaries in construction, concessions and property development sectors. Benelux-France, the Group is present in Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East, via Six Construct, in Central Asia It profiles itself as a multi-services group. and Australia.

The Group was founded in 1909, since then it has grown steadily and In 2016, the Group achieved revenues of € 2.4 billion. impressively. BESIX has about 15,000 employees active in 22 countries on NV BESIX SA, its biggest subsidiary, is active in practically every field 4 continents. of construction.

Avenue des Communautés 100 1200 Brussels T: +32 2 402 62 11 www.besix.com

Mathieu Mathieu DECHAMPS RYCKEWAERT General Manager Public Affairs Senior Manager

40 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BIA OVERSEAS

BIA is the off icial distributor in Benelux and in 20 countries of West and Central Africa for the brands Komatsu, Sandvik, Bomag, Terex, Cummins and Foton. BIA is active in the sales and aftersales of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. BIA employs more than 1,000 people, including more than 750 engineers and technicians.

Rue du Cerf 200 1332 Genval T: +32 2 634 28 11 [email protected] www.biagroup.com

Emmanuel Romain Philippe BIA BIA OBERMAN Head of Africa Country Manager Head of Africa Business Unit Business Unit Transport Construction

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 41 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BICS

As a leading international communications enabler, BICS is connecting the world by creating reliable and secure mobile experiences anytime, anywhere. We are a global voice carrier and the leading provider of mobile data services worldwide. Our solutions are essential for supporting the modern lifestyle of today’s device-hungry consumer – from global mobile connectivity, seamless roaming experiences, fraud prevention and authentication, to global messaging and the Internet of Things. We are headquartered in Brussels, with a strong presence in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Middle East.

Contactgegevens BICS: Rue Lebeau 4 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 547 52 10 [email protected] www.bics.com

Clémentine Jérôme Abdel Kader Christian FOURNIER GASIC TRAORE PAKABOMBA Regional Vice Head of Sales West & Regional Head of Regional Account President Africa Central Africa Capacity Trading Manager

42 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BIO - BELGIAN INVESTMENT COMPANY FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is a improve their processes, but also introduce environmental, social Development Finance Institution (DFI) established in 2001 within the and governance standards that will attract additional sources of framework of the Belgian Development Cooperation. investment. To maximize the effectiveness of investments, BIO operates on commercial grounds and conforms to normal market BIO is tasked with enabling and managing finance allocations from the usage. government’s development cooperation budget to the private sector in the least developed, low and middle-income countries. BIO’s investments are not tied to the interests of the Belgian private sector and must demonstrate a balance between financial return and BIO provides tailor-made financial solutions to entrepreneurs, private development impact. infrastructure projects, financial institutions and investment companies and funds, combined with support for capacity building programmes. BIO helps companies expand their business, develop new products,

Avenue de Tervuren 188A b4 1150 Brussels T: +32 2 778 99 99 [email protected] www.bio-invest.be

Luuk ZONNEVELD Chief Executive Officer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 43 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BMI-SBI - BELGIAN CORPORATION FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT

BMI-SBI is an investment company whose objective is the medium to BMI-SBI offers flexible, attractive financing packages as well as long-term co-financing of foreign investments by Belgian companies services/added value based on its long-time experience in foreign worldwide. The Federal Investment & Participation company (SFPI/ investment. Minority equity participations and/or quasi-equity can be FPIM) is the majority shareholder together with the National Bank of offered on a term between 5 to 10 years and with financing amounts Belgium and private shareholders such as BNP Paribas Fortis, ING and ranging from € 500,000 to € 5 million. Electrabel.

Created in 1971, BMI-SBI has invested in over 300 projects in more than 50 countries, incl. in Côte d’Ivoire. BMI-SBI’s activities are oriented towards the creation and financing of foreign subsidiaries or joint ventures by Belgian companies, both greenfield projects as well as acquisitions or the development of existing companies.

Avenue de Tervueren 168 B9 1150 Brussels T: +32 2 776 01 00 [email protected] www.bmi-sbi.be

Philippe Christophe HERMANS DENIS Co-CEO Senior Investment Manager

44 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BMI-SBI - BELGIAN CORPORATION FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT BNP PARIBAS FORTIS

BNP Paribas Fortis offers the Belgian market a comprehensive Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are package of financial services for private individuals, the self-employed, covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional professionals, SMEs and public organisations. In the insurance sector, Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and BNP Paribas Fortis works closely with Belgian market leader AG institutional investors. Insurance. The bank also provides wealthy individuals, corporations and public and financial institutions with custom solutions for which it BNP Paribas has been present in Ivory Coast since 1962 through BICICI can draw on BNP Paribas’ know-how and international network. (Banque Internationale pour le Commerce et l’Industrie de la Côte d’Ivoire). BICICI is one of the leading actors in the Ivorian financial BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It sector. Its head office is in Abidjan, including a Business Center for has a presence in 75 countries, with more than 190,000 employees, corporate customers, a Trade Center for international transactions including more than 146,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in and 39 branches all over the country. its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial

Montagne du Parc 3 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 565 91 51 [email protected] www.bnpparibasfortis.com

Damien Linde Jean-Louis HEYMANS VERHEYDEN MENANN-KOUAME Head of Export Director Public Affairs, CEO, BICI Côte Finance Benelux, BNP Paribas Fortis d’Ivoire BNP Paribas Fortis

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 45 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BSI INTERNATIONAL

BEREA SOTRAD WATER (BSI) is a company dedicated in setting up useful infrastructures, from the creation of water treatment systems to the creation of roads and buildings. The company’s services include the design, the installation and the maintenance of the systems.

The activities of the company are diverse, with the cornerstone of the exploitation of new technologies, with special interest for renewable energies.

Boulevard Louis Schmidt 24 1040 Brussels T: +32 2 346 80 19 [email protected]

Antoine Aurélie BARAKAT KARAZIWAN Regional Director General Manager

46 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION CARMEUSE COORDINATION CENTER

With over 150 years in business, Carmeuse is a leading producer As a family-owned business with its main office in Louvain-la-Neuve, of high calcium and dolomitic lime, chemical grade limestone Belgium, Carmeuse is led and guided by its strong values and principles and crushed limestone aggregate products that are a vital part of that have been handed down from generation to generation. The important industries in steel manufacturing, energy, environmental company maintains an international presence that extends beyond services and construction. Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia as well as North and South America. Carmeuse products make steel stronger, air cleaner, water more pure and roadways last longer- they are a vital ingredient in the materials that build and renew infrastructure around the world.

Boulevard de Lauzelle 65 1348 Louvain-La-Neuve T: +32 10 48 16 00 [email protected] www.carmeuse.be

Morgan HANIN Sales & Marketing Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 47 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

CEPANI

More and more, conflicting parties are turning to arbitration for the –meant to establish a clear legal context for the management of the resolution of their disputes. Indeed, arbitration offer a number of proceedings. indispensable advantages: it is fast, confidential and cost-efficient. Founded in 1969, CEPANI is the main centre for arbitration in Belgium As the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation, CEPANI helps its and has also expanded its activities into other methods of dispute clients solve their commercial conflicts in a safe and efficient manner. resolution. At the heart of Brussels, home to several institutions of the We commit to providing parties in dispute with the right legal and European Union as well as many other international companies and administrative framework, to ensure a swift handling of the case. organizations, CEPANI provides its services in both a national and an international context. CEPANI offers parties who wish to initiate a dispute resolution procedure all the necessary support. The Centre provides the parties with a set of Arbitration Rules – updated as recently as January 1, 2013

Rue des Sols 8 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 515 08 35 [email protected] www.cepani.be

Dirk DE MEULEMEESTER President

48 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION CHOCOLAT GUÉRIN-BOUTRON

Guérin-Boutron is the second oldest Parisian chocolate house founded The goal is summed up in the determination to ensure that this past in 1775. Today taken over by Johann Domas-Conzemius, it is a luxury excellence and seniority is at the service of man to support cocoa and fair brand farmers and plantations by ensuring the development of social well- being, economic and environmental aspects. While maintaining the refined quality of a chocolate factory, which was the supplier of the Dauphin of France and the Count of Chambord, Guérin-Boutron works on the human development of the cocoa sector in Africa, starting from Ivory Coast.

Rue de la Tourelle 32 1040 Brussels T: +32 471 72 41 00 [email protected] www.guerin-boutron.com

Johann DOMAS- CONZEMIUS Chief Executive Officer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 49 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

COCKERILL MAINTENANCE & INGENIERIE - SECTOR ENERGY

CMI (Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie) group is an international offering also includes industrial boilers for sectors such as chemicals, technology and service provider, specialized in Energy, Defense, petrochemicals, biomass… Environment and Industry sectors. In all these fields, CMI Energy capitalizes on its know-how and its CMI Energy division, designs, supplies, installs and upgrades steam project management expertise throughout the world. generators for combined cycle (gas-steam or integrated solar), thermo-solar, cogeneration or industrial electric power plants. CMI Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) can be installed behind gas turbines of all capacities and for combined cycle of all types

CMI Energy provides expertise and technical assistance, retrofitting and upgrading services for all types of boilers. The CMI Energy

Avenue Greiner 1 4100 Seraing T: +32 4 330 22 41 [email protected] www.cmigroupe.com

Stéphane Stefano PUTZEYS GHIRALDO President Industrial Sales Manager - HRS Boilers

50 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION COCKERILL MAINTENANCE & INGENIERIE - SECTOR SERVICES

CMI is an international company specialized in Energy, Defence, Industry, CMI Services relies on an interconnected network of local intervention Environment and Services. It is an innovative company with a turnover of units, workshops and specialized design offices. It has offices in € 1.5 billion and a workforce of more than 5,000 people. Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Brazil, New Caledonia and Africa.

This year, the CMI Group celebrates its 200 years of industrial existence.

The CMI Services sector assists industrials and public infrastructure operators in the assembly, operational management, maintenance and modernization of their facilities. CMI Services offers specialized interventions, programmed or not, and proximity services to improve the technical, economic and environmental performance of their equipments.

Avenue Greiner 1 4100 Seraing T: +32 4 330 24 52 [email protected] www.cmigroupe.com

Franck Farid Georges PASQUALINI BERKANI GALIANA President - Member of General Manager Technical Manager the executive Board

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 51 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

COMEXAS GROUP

Comexas is a family-owned Belgian freight forwarder with a strong • Packing, fumigation & scanning; presence & commitment on the African continent since 1949. • Pre/post inspections, certification, other government agency licensing and permits; We have own offices in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Democratic Republic of • Shipping agency. Congo & . We have gained valuable experience in the handling of sensitive goods We can offer a full range of services to our customers such as: over the years. Our dedicated teams are professionally trained and • Customs brokerage; committed to meeting and exceeding our customer’s expectations. • Sea freight (FCL, LCL, reefer containers, project cargo); When you entrust your cargo to us, we will cover all aspects linked to • Airfreight (door-to-door or airport deliveries, chartering of aircrafts); your shipment. • Multimodal transport; • Free & bonded storage; Your logistics. Our commitment. • Transport insurance coverage;

Merksemsebaan 280 2110 Wijnegem T: +32 477 70 34 94 [email protected] www.comexas.co.za

Charles DE COCK Business Development Manager

52 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION COMMERZBANK

Founded in 1870 and today ’s second largest commercial Commerzbank Brussels Branch, as the hub for the Export & Agency bank, Commerzbank off ers a full range of commercial banking services Finance Western Europe, is in charge of the coordination and throughout the world. Its presence and activities in more than 140 structuring of the ECA covered financings out of Belgium, France, countries, through its international network, reflects a longstanding Spain, the Netherlands and Luxemburg either as a stand alone or as commitment to global service. part of a multi-source scheme.

The corporate sector has always been the main focus of Commerzbank Commerzbank is physically present in Ivory Coast through its activities in Belgium. Moreover, thanks to a constant contact with representative off ice in Abidjan. Commerzbank worldwide network, the Belgian entity can assist their customers in their international activities in order to provide them with adapted solutions to their specific needs (documentary business, export finance, trade finance…).

Boulevard Louis Schmidt 29 1040 Brussels T: +32 2 743 18 30 [email protected] www.commerzbank.com

Thierry Wouter DE NEVE GOOVAERTS Senior Representative Director Export & Agency Finance Western Europe

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 53 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

CONGRUENCE CONSULTING

Congruence Consulting is a consultancy, coaching and training • Exploring forma’coaching step by step (EFC step by step): an agency for executives, managers, staff and future business leaders excellent service for those who want to learn and explore step by who aim for personal and professional fulfillment. It also supports them step and to develop in foreign markets. in developing the intercultural skills necessary for their sustainable success abroad.

The service off er includes: • Consultancy: Human Resources, Marketing and Communication, Public Relations, Business Law and Entrepreneurship; • Forma’coaching: It is a specialty of Congruence Consulting. This is the concept that combines each training with a personal development workshop;

Avenue Jules César 9 1150 Brussels T: +32 485 27 59 09 [email protected] www.congruence.be

Dorence Annie MONKAM DELAHAYE Managing Director Senior Consultant - Training Manager Africa

54 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION CONTRIGO (CONHEXA)

Contrigo offers a global solution in transport and logistics for the from Ivory Coast. Contrigo has two multimodal and multitemperature food sector. Contrigo can handle frozen, fresh and dry goods. Service sites in France. One in the Port of Dunkerque in the north and one in offered: transport of containers, in temperature controlled trucks, the Sète Port in the south. These ports are small ports, but very flexible maritime transport, custom clearance, quality control, warehousing, and reliable, necessary for the food logistics business. No strike in picking, distribution… Contrigo is the specialist in containerised flows these ports since more than 25 years in Dunkerque and more than for import and export. Dunkerque, in the north, is ideally located in the 15 years in Sète. Contrigo has over 150 people in staff and handles middle of the French, UK, German and Benelux market. Sète, in the more than 600,000 tons a year. Contrigo can handle big volumes, south, is in the middle of the Italian, French and Spanish market. Now, because of more than 55,000 m2 of fresh/dry logistics and more than Contrigo handles a lot of bananas, pine-apples, mangos, coconuts… 200,000m3 of frozen.

Lenestraat 1 8970 Poperinge T: +33 611 65 84 88 [email protected] www.conhexa.com

Luc VAN HOLZAET General Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 55 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

COVERITE

Coverite manufactures and supplies alu-zinc tiles and accessories. Their system is ultra-strong, fixed on the framework, and Established since 20 years, approximately 3 million m2 of Coversys advantageously light (5.3kg/m2) allowing an ease and economy roofing tiles have been sold in 28 different countries in Europe and of transport as well as the speed of installation. COVERYTE offers a Africa. double 30-year warranty and offers a large range of various shapes of tiles, various colors. The company can make tailor-made projects. The technology of manufacturing of Coversys tiles (smooth surface without granules) is considered superior to their competitors in the market of metal tiles.

The close collaboration between their team of experienced engineers, the most efficient steel and powder suppliers, allowed them to design tiles from cutting-edge technology.

Rue de la Posterie 23 A35 5030 Gembloux T: +32 81 62 53 20 [email protected] www.coversys.com

Audace IKUZO Sales Manager

56 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION CREATIVE DISTRICT

Creative District is a production structure, accompanying and Creative District manages co-working spaces, cultural spaces, supporting initiatives in the cultural and creative industries sector for organises corporate and artistic events, creates trainings, accompanies a societal impact. and informs entrepreneurs and animates networking events. Its network of users comprises forty-five companies in co-working and Its main purpose is to create dynamic ecosystems for guidance and hundreds in accompaniment. support of entrepreneurs, but also to create an economic impulse in private and public spaces. In short, Creative District offers full support to the Brussels entrepreneurs in the ICC and media sectors. Its values as a creative and inclusive project with a human dimension induce to accompany the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, especially in a sector which has become one of the most important providers of employment.

Rue Colonel Bourg 122 1140 Brussels T: +32 2 726 69 80 [email protected] www.creative-district.be

Mulenga ROYEN Chief Executive Officer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 57 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

CREDENDO

Credendo is a European trade credit insurance group that covers your • Single risk: covering your single contract or single buyer risks up to risks worldwide. We are active in all segments of trade credit insurance: 7 years in more than 160 countries. from tailor-made risk cover to easier access to trade financing. • Excess of loss: covering exceptional and unforeseeable risks of your • Belgian export credit agency services: promoting Belgian exports, turnover receivables. imports and investments abroad with medium- and long-term trade credit and political risk insurance, financial guarantees and direct • Top-up cover: adding capacity to the credit limits of a short-term financing. trade credit insurance policy.

• Whole turnover short-term credit insurance: providing flexible • Surety: issuing contractual and legal bonds. insurance policies with approved credit limits and a risk period of less than 2 years, worldwide, even in complex risk environments.

Rue Montoyer 3 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 788 88 00 [email protected] www.credendo.com

Nabil Wim JIJAKLI BOSMAN Group Deputy Chief Business Development Executive Officer Specialist

58 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION CROSS MIND SERVICE

Cross Mind brings you:

1. Human leadership commensurate with your strategy, based on values, for the cohesion of teams; 2. Emotional intelligence to give heart to your business and maintain harmony and effectiveness; 3. Support of the steering committee in its mode of operation and its strategic vision; 4. The MBTI to help managers and collaborators to grow and improve their everyday behaviors; 5. Coaching that can be confronted with respect, to the extent of the personal development of each one, in the search for efficiency.

Rue de Louveigné 104 4052 Beaufays T: +32 496 86 80 97 [email protected] www.crossmind.be

Xavier WILLEMART Director

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 59 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

CYCLOPS

Cyclops offers project management, engineering and consultancy Feasibility phase: project scope definition, technical solutions, layout, services for investment projects to industrial companies around the budget and planning estimation… world. As a flexible and independent partner, we analyze and realize Engineering phase: Basic engineering in all required disciplines (civil, every project in close relationship with the customer, take ownership electricity, utilities, process…), budget and planning fine-tuning… of the project, apply an integrated project approach and dedicate only Procurement phase: inquiry preparation, technical clarifications, the appropriate resources with the right experience and skills. contractual and financial contract negotiations, comparisons… Execution phase: construction management, commissioning and During the complete life cycle of the project, we offer at least the qualification management… following services: Master planning: project definition, phasing, forecast implantation, Our expertise is today used in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and budget and planning preparation… metallurgy industry.

Motstraat 54 2800 Mechelen T: +32 478 81 50 62 [email protected] www.cyclopscompany.com

Rob Fabian DE LUYCK D’HAEYE Managing Partner Managing Partner

60 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION DAIKIN EUROPE

Daikin Europe NV (DENV), 1972, 100% affiliate of Daikin Industries Limited, leading manufacturer and supplier of energy-efficient HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems including heat pump and refrigeration solutions) has a turnover of € 2.3 billion, employs over 6,900 employees, has its headquarter in Belgium, eight production facilities, 22 affiliated companies, five sales offices and an extensive distribution network in the EMEA region.

The company provides innovative, premium quality indoor climate management solutions for residential, commercial and industrial use.

Zandvoordestraat 300 8400 Oostende T: +32 59 55 81 11 [email protected] www.daikin.eu

Frans HOORELBEKE Chairman, member of the Board of Directors

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 61 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

DALDEWOLF

DALDEWOLF is a Belgian law firm specialized in business law with, more particularly in Central and West Africa.

DALDEWOLF practises OHADA law on a daily basis and has local teams specialized in African law.

DALDEWOLF advises a wide range of national and international clients in the negotiation of important commercial transactions and the resolution of complex litigations in various sectors (tax, energy, telecom, mining...).

Avenue Louise 81 1050 Brussels T: +32 2 627 10 10 [email protected] www.daldewolf.com

Marc Fabian DAL TCHEKEMIAN Lawyer Lawyer

62 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION DE SMET ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS

De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC) is a privately held limited DSEC provides the industry with general contracting services liability company incorporated in Belgium in 1989, now fully controlled from project management (EPCM - Engineering, Procurement by the Moret Industries Group. It has an established reputation as a and Construction Management or “For and on Behalf” operations) general contractor (EPC Contractor), specializing in the agro-industrial to full turnkey construction (EPC - Engineering, Procurement and field where it is a fully integrated world-class provider of management, Construction) allowing industrial operators to concentrate on their engineering, procurement and construction services. production commitments.

It brings a compelling business that combines excellence in execution, DSEC is presently active in the fields of: Sugar Industry - Oils, Fats & safety, cost containment, experience and reliability with particular care Feed Meal - Bio-based Industry & Chemistry - Agro-chemistry. towards energy saving and sustainability.

Waterloo Office Park - Bâtiment O - Drève Richelle 161 bte 32 1410 Waterloo T: +32 2 634 25 00 [email protected] www.desengineers.com

Jean-Philippe André DE CLERCQ GHEYSEN Chief Financial Officer Business Development Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 63 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

DELAN.EU

DELAN.EU is a company specialized in skin care and hair products, HavaDream is a new young organic skin care franchise concept soaps, perfumes treating the concerns specific to African skin and hair. empowering African female entrepreneurs. It is a “lovemark” with an We officially represent several well-known brands in this niche market, exciting fair trade charity program. such as ClearTouch, HavaDream, Activilong, Millionaires Beverly Hills… Millionaires Beverly Hills is a fast moving “body splash brand”, a new ClearTouch is one of the first skin brightening and even skin tone trend in perfumery. products on the African market.

Activilong is number one in Europe of African and Caribbean hair relaxers with all natural high-performance ingredients.

Schaarbeekstraat 19/3 9120 Melsele T: +32 468 22 54 14 [email protected] www.cleartouch.co

Frédéric DELFOSSE CEO

64 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION DEM GROUP

DEM Group is the official distributor for John Deere, Hitachi and DEM Group offers the highest quality products. The premium products Wirtgen Group in more than 20 countries in Africa. we distribute have a reputation and reliability without equivalent. We offer products adapted to African conditions (Tier II engine, agricultural It provides premium equipment and complete service solutions for tractors lightened in electronics...) and we have a fast delivery capacity: the agricultural, construction, mining and quarrying sectors. 100% of consumables and 85% of critical parts in permanent stock.

In parallel, DEM Group has developed in partnership a solution for the DEM Group has a serious approach to after-sales service through supply of photovoltaic power in and out of networks. This in order to its 13 subsidiaries in Africa and its 250 technicians, ensuring optimal participate in the electrification of rural areas and to offer companies maintenance of each machine by setting up maintenance centers, the means to ensure their energy autonomy. supplying spare parts and technicians on-site.

Rue du bassin Collecteur 10 1130 Brussels T: +32 2 208 26 00 [email protected] www.dem-group.com

Didier Francis Thomas OKON KOUAME CASTADOT General Manager Sales Manager DEM Aera Sales DEM Côte d’Ivoire Côte d’Ivoire Coordinator - Agro-Industry

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 65 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

DREDGING INTERNATIONAL

Working on every continent, the company is specialized in the To summarize, Dredging International and DEME Group’s activities can construction and development of harbours, artificial islands, now be said to fall in six major categories: estuarial dams, canals and inland waterways, dyke construction and • Dredging and land reclamation; reinforcement, beach replenishment and coastal protection, supply of • Off shore and marine engineering works for off shore renewables dredged aggregates and salvage activities. Dredging International has and for the oil, gas and mining companies; a modern fleet consisting of more than 90 main vessels, supported by • Environmental activities (cleaning and treatment of contaminated a broad range of auxiliary equipment. This specialist company always dredged materials and polluted soils and brownfield rehabilitation); looks to partner its customers and co-operation with local authorities • Winning, transport and dry shore delivery of marine aggregates for and contractors is seen as vital to the success of any project. the building industry; washing, processing and grading of sand and gravel; • Project development and concessions; • General terminal and marine services.

Haven 1025 - Scheldedijk 30 2070 Zwijndrecht T: +32 3 250 56 13 [email protected] www.deme-group.com

Steven Bert POPPE WILLE Area Director Africa Area Manager West Africa

66 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION DS-WIND

DS-wind NV is a pioneer in the midsize wind energy business (former Turbowinds NV). The company has been in the business of wind energy for more than 30 years and still counting. With more than 600 units installed worldwide over almost a quarter of a century, its business has earned a reputation for durable, high-quality products. Its mission is to share its knowledge and experience with her customers. Together with them DS-wind NV can offer its knowledge in designing projects, but also in technical training. Beside it also focus on the transfer of technology to high schools and universities especially, on every continent.

Thor Park - Poort Genk 8300 / postbus 6 (Incubathor) 3600 Genk T: +32 473 55 82 77 [email protected] www.ds-wind.com

Sabah ABATOUY CEO

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 67 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

DUFINA

Each of our products bears testimony to our passion for delicious We export our meat products mainly to France, Germany, Luxembourg meat. Our meat is salted in brine according to coastal traditions and and non-EU countries. Our customers are distributors, wholesalers, seasoned with secret spices. It is then boiled, grilled or simply smoked restaurant chains, supermarkets and colleagues in the food industry. the old-fashioned way with beech wood. All meat products that leave Products are delivered either ex-works or carriage paid. Our customers our company are still produced using traditional methods, but with the are also able to collect their products themselves. If they can’t collect eff iciency of a modern factory. themselves, the carriers we work with are all certified carriers.

Grote baan 53 9920 Lovendegem T: +32 9 370 50 50 [email protected] www.dufina.be

Vincent Ann DUPONSELLE VANTOMME General Director Sales Administration

68 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ELIET

ELIET NV is a Belgian manufacturer of premium products in lawn, Since the start, ELIET has been focusing on some niche markets garden and forest equipment. The machines are branded worldwide in which it takes a leading position today. The product portfolio under the registered tradename “ELIET”. The mission statement of aims at commercial end users such as landscapers, contractors, this family-owned company is “to be the reference” in the product municipalities… as well as domestic appliance. niches ELIET is focusing on. Over the last 30 years, all resources have been fully dedicated to the design, engineering and development Markets in which ELIET has become notorious: green waste recycling of innovative, sustainable and high-quality machines that meet the with chipper-shredders, lawn care with dethatchers, edgers, seeders, customers’ highest expectation and/or are trendsetting for the market. overseeders, aerators, sod cutters, top dressers, debris clearing with blowers and vacuums and finally snow removal with self-propelled snow blowers.

Zwevegemstraat 136 8553 Otegem T: +32 56 77 70 88 [email protected] www.eliet.eu

Frederic Ousseni LIETAER DIALLO Managing Director Partner Africa (General Coordinator)

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 69 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ELOY WATER

Active since 1965, the Belgian company ELOY WATER specializes in ELOY WATER draws on the roots of the ELOY GROUP, values that guide wastewater treatment and rainwater harvesting for both households, its business: respect, involvement, agility, team spirit and continuous small and large communities. improvement.

All their products are designed, built, distributed and maintained by ELOY WATER’s network of distributors and specialized partners, with their own teams using exclusive, cutting edge industrial processes. a presence in 35 countries, offers their customers technical and sales support wherever they are. ELOY WATER provides prefabricated and plug & play solutions that: • Stay under budget; • Are easy to install, operate and maintain; • Are sturdy and built to last; • Take less time to install.

Rue des Spinettes 7 4140 Sprimont T: +32 4 381 44 00 [email protected] www.eloywater.com

Thomas DUBOIS Regional Sales Manager

70 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION EMIXIS

With over 25,000 connected vehicles, Emixis is a Belgian leader in the field of GPS (tracking systems). We develop and commercialize innovative hardware and software solutions to help companies manage field personnel, vehicles and assets. Our solutions, available in the form of SaaS, are sold in Europe and Africa via a network of resellers and systems integrators. Established in Haren (Brussels Region), we manufacture and develop our solutions in our own facilities. Emixis is part of the Viasat Group, a European leader in the telematics industry with 630,000 connected vehicles.

Rue du Bassin Collecteur 3 1130 Brussels T: +32 2 241 41 42 [email protected] www.emixis.com

Jean-Claude GELIN Sales & Marketing Director

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 71 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ENERDEAL

Turnkey industrial solar power plants. Typical customers: agro-food industry (cold stores, breweries…), process industry (wood, mining, textile…) agriculture (pumping, Development, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and irrigation…), touristic resorts (hotels, air-conditioning), airports, financing. hospitals, rural electrification programs (containerized solutions), public utilities… From 100 kWp to 10 MWp; ongrid or offgrid; hybridized to diesel generators and/or battery systems.

All-in solutions developed in strategic partnership with DEM Group, locally present and with operations in 25 countries throughout Western Africa, which secures long-term commitment and operational support.

Lozenberg 1 1932 Zaventem T: +32 24 16 20 53 [email protected] www.enerdeal.com

François NEU Executive partner, VP Sales & Marketing

72 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ENGEMA

The company ENGEMA Montage Department has over eighty years The main activities of the Assembly Department are: of experience in installing overhead power lines of high, medium • Sub-contracted studies of high-voltage lines; and low voltage. Since its creation, the company is engaged in the • Creation and maintenance of pylon bases; construction of electric power transmission in Belgium and in the • Fixing to the ground and hoisting pylons for aerial cables and for network with its neighboring countries. For its employees it provides telecom frames using cranes and masts; continuous trainings to ensure professional in-depth knowledge and • Stringing, pulling under controlled mechanical tension, adjustment excellence in execution related to aerial cables for voltages from 30 and placement (on pliers) of the conducting cables, overhead to 400 kV. ground wires and optical fiber cables; • Maintenance of the aerial high-voltage cables and their bases; • Conform pylons to the new security rules; • Improve the capacity of the existing cables.

Avenue Herrmann Debroux 42 1160 Brussels T: +32 15 24 51 00 [email protected] en.engema.be

Olivier Jean-Philippe DI PIETRANTONIO SOUMAH Head of OHL ENGEMA Partner Department

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 73 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ENGIE FABRICOM

ENGIE Fabricom is the benchmark in the field of innovative multi- with optimizing their resources and their operational performance technical installations and services for the infrastructure, buildings, by focusing on safety, quality, energy efficiency, mobility and the industry, as well as the energy market. Its expertise covers a wide environment. Our employees combine their expertise on a daily basis and varied range of disciplines such as electricity, instrumentation, to offer global solutions to our customers. mechanical, industrial piping, automation and maintenance. ENGIE Fabricom and its subsidiaries posted a turnover of € 1.12 billion in 2016 ENGIE Fabricom, ENGIE Axima, and ENGIE Cofely (in Belgium and and employ 5,900 people who work to improve energy efficiency and Luxembourg) and their subsidiaries are part of the services entity of sustainability of our living and working environment. the ENGIE Group. Operating separately, they are driving commercial and operational synergies to offer global solutions to our customers. As a committed player in energy transition, ENGIE Fabricom’s Together they employ 11,000 people and generated a turnover of mission is to assist companies and public institutions and authorities € 1.79 billion in 2016.

Boulevard Simon Bolivar 34 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 254 59 81 [email protected] www.engie-fabricom.com

Denis WILMOTTE Head of Business Development Manager Onshore

74 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ENGIE WESTERN & CENTRAL AFRICA

On January 1, 2016, ENGIE created a Business Unit dedicated to • Energy solutions for local communities: access to energy, mobility the development and management of its activities on the African solutions, street lighting…; continent. The regional office for Western and Central Africa is headed • Finally, energy solutions to households, such as Solar Home by Philippe Miquel in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The objective is to develop Systems (SHS - solar kits) or green mini-grids. ENGIE’s activities around its five business lines:

• Centralized power generation based on renewables and gas; • Natural gas chain, in particular liquefied natural gas, gas transportation and gas supply; • Energy solutions for industrial and services companies, including the outsourcing of utilities (electricity, heat, cold…) and energy efficiency;

Boulevard Simon Bolivar 34 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 510 70 69 [email protected] www.engie.com

Philippe Arnauld MIQUEL DAVY Chief Executive Business Developer Officer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 75 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ERISSARE

The first objective of ERISSARE in Côte d’Ivoire is to support and The second objective is to distribute and commercialize the Polyter promote sustainable agriculture in the service of territories and (water-retaining and fertilizer for agriculture and reforestation) to farmers. We want to promote sustainable practices that should allow targets such as farmers or farming companies. everyone to adapt to the vagaries of all origins and to the need for food sovereignty expressed around the world. The third objective is to develop a magazine that is already present in Belgium. “Together Magazine” offers free content (personal In this context, 15 hectares of market gardening crops are harvested development, well-being, technology, economy, life style, fashion, from products that are little or not exploited in Côte d’Ivoire. travel...), inspires and allows our readers to realize these dreams.

We are aware of the Ivorian food and economic social context but we are keen to take into account all the parameters essential to the economic and sustainable revitalization of this country.

Jacques Bassem 80 1160 Brussels T: +32 475 53 31 18 [email protected] www.erissare.be

Eric Yann Gabriel Gabriel POELEMANS N’ZI N’ZI General Manager Technical Manager Business Manager

76 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION EURO AFRO ATTORNEY - LAWYERSOFFICE

EUROPEAN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION Helping European companies to invest in West Africa.

stationsstraat 212 8020 Oostkamp T: +32 50 57 02 77 [email protected]

Jean Marie DE MEESTER Lawyer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 77 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory EY Belgium is headquartered in Diegem (Brussels) and employs over services. 2,000 people within 11 offices across the country. We offer professional services to national and international companies, including small We are 231,000 people, including 10,000 member-firm partners, based and middle-sized enterprises, as well as public sector and non- in more than 700 offices spread over more than 150 countries. We are profit organizations. EY is passionate about entrepreneurship and organized into 28 regions that are grouped in 4 areas: Americas, Asia- has long recognized the potential of entrepreneurs. We work with Pacific, EMEIA and Japan. entrepreneurs, adapting our experience, industry capabilities and resources to work for entrepreneurial, fast-growth companies. Our We serve more than 200,000 clients around the world, across all commitment to those companies, in both emerging and developed industries, including 80% of the Fortune Global 500. Our revenues for economies around the world, helps ensure that we are working with our latest financial year (FY16) were US$29.6b. more of tomorrow’s leaders today.

De Kleetlaan 2 1831 Diegem T: +32 2 774 91 11 [email protected] www.ey.com

Jan GRAULS Senior Advisor (Ambassador Hon.)

78 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION FLIR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Detection and monitoring solutions for traffic and public transportation applications. Detection and monitoring solutions from FLIR ITS help traffic and public transportation authorities manage their traffic flows efficiently and ensure safety. Based on proven technology of more than 20 years, FLIR’s hardware and software solutions help you monitor motorists and pedestrians in urban environments, detect incidents on highways and in tunnels, collect traffic data and ensure the safety on our public railways.

Hospitaalweg 1b 8510 Marke T: +32 56 43 09 01 [email protected] www.flir.com/traffic

Werner FILEZ International Business Transportation Systems

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 79 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

FONDATION SAMILIA

SAMILIA Foundation is a public utility foundation, established in 2007, Africa has become a hotspot for all sorts of traffickers in human beings. that acts on the field to alert potential victims to human trafficking that affects the most vulnerable populations to exploit them. Education In order to alert young footballers and prevent them from jumping at and information are key in reducing trafficking in human beings. shady transfer proposals to Europe, SAMILIA now has joined forces with the football federations and the Ministries of Sport of Ivory Coast, More recently, a new kind of human trafficking has started to appear in Benin and . To tackle this new form of human trafficking a popular environment that attracts young people who want to follow schools, academies and relevant institutions need to be involved, not their dreams: the football industry. Thousands of football players from only in Africa, but also in Europe. Ivory Coast, Senegal or Cameroon are willing to do anything to escape from their current misery. Entire families and villages – believing in the miracle of the European Eldorado – save up together to send their promising children to Europe to play football. Consequently, West

Boulevard Brand Whitlock 66 1200 Brussels T: +32 2 733 00 94 [email protected] www.samilia.org

Sophie Christophe JEKELER PIRLOT Founder and Risk manager Managing Director specialised in Sports - Voluntary Expert

80 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION FORUM EUROPEEN POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DURABLE DE L’AFRIQUE - FEDDA

Our Forum’s vision: Our organisation acts as an intermediary between the initiator of the In its fight against poverty, the Forum asbl.FEDDA.vzw is working in project and the investor. We create a climate of confidence, essential solidarity in an open, tolerant and respectful world. to the materialization of any business, in order to promote a sustainable win-win development. The Forum asbl.FEDDA.vzw advises and helps African and European entrepreneurs to invest and develop their business in African countries. “Through the tolerance of diversity, we could all respond to the The implementation of a reliable and practical structure allows future opportunities that the African continent has to offer.” Forum FEDDA negotiating partners and entrepreneurs to move efficiently forward - 16/06/2016 any business initiative.

Rue Colonel Bourg 122 1140 Brussels T: +32 488 32 83 15 [email protected] www.feddabrussels.be

Eugène Clément NAHIMANA Project Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 81 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

FRIGRO

The Belgian family enterprise FRIGRO, founded in 1980, is well known in the cooling world as reliable partner for the realisation of your cooling acclimatisation and insulation projects. Together with various partners, FRIGRO is able to provide you with expertise, for all your needs in refrigeration in Europe and Africa. Since years, FRIGRO has been building up a large experience in solutions for the African market: freezing units (ready to plug) cold rooms powered by solar energy, customized projects, supplier of refrigeration components.

For further information, please visit our website www.coolinginafrica.com.

Drieslaan 10 8560 Moorsele T: +32 56 41 95 93 [email protected] www.frigro.be

Bert DECUYPERE CEO

82 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION FRISOMAT

Frisomat designs, manufactures and builds pre-engineered steel warehousing, airplane hangars, sports facilities, agricultural hangars, buildings (peb) & hangars. riding arenas, garages, supermarkets… We have an international network of 16 affiliates spread across the world and more than 33,000 As an innovator in steel buildings, we offer a unique building concept, references in over 40 countries. which is lightweight but very strong, fast & easy in transport and highly suitable for worldwide assembly. Frisomat focuses on the following qualities of his buildings: • Fast & reliable partner for industrial buildings; Its qualities make it very suitable for remote areas, industrial areas and • Minimization of production -, assembly and erection time; budget-sensitive markets. A Frisomat build-up requires elementary • Competitive price/quality; equipment and uncomplicated civil engineering. Mainly used • Suitable for African environment. permanently, a Frisomat building can be used temporarily thanks to its concept. Frisomat applications range from production halls,

Stokerijstraat 79 2110 Wijnegem T: +32 3 353 33 99 [email protected] www.frisomat.com

Robert DESMET Export Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 83 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

GLOBAL WATER ENGINEERING

Global Water Engineering or GWE, is a one of the world market GWE’s expertise in high solids slurry digestion extends to various types leader specialized in industrial wastewater treatment, primary water of substrates: treatment, water recycling, digestion of biomass, sludge and slurries, • Food: food and organic waste, wet or dry, e.g. tapioca pulp from biogas production and use. starch or ethanol factories. • High TSS sludge and industrial slurries – waste from fish canning, Its main expertise, based on 30 years of practical experience, lies in the dairy, bioethanol industry. biological treatment of medium and high strength organic wastewater • Animal waste & manure. by anaerobic and/or aerobic processes. • Agricultural: energy crops.

Our technology is successfully applied to a high number of industrial Biogas produced from our anaerobic digestion of wastewater process, like: Beer & Beverages production, Food Processing & and solids, can be converted into steam, electricity and heat (via a Canning Industry, Snack, confectionary & Diary, Agro Industries, generator) or cooling. Agro Processing Industries, Fermentation Industries, Pulp & Paper, Petrochemical Industries

Autobaan 22.01.01 8210 Loppem T: +32 50 54 64 44 [email protected] www.globalwaterengineering.com

Davide ZATTI Sales Manager

84 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION GROUPE KAUFFMAN

KAUFFMAN’s Group main activities: • Sale, installation & maintenance of professional cleaning equipment (car wash, high-pressure cleaners, sweepers, vacuum cleaners, floor • Sale and distribution of gas (GPL propane/butane) in bottle and in scrubbers…); tank; • Cleaning services; • Installation of air/underground gas tanks; • Maintenance products, soaps and detergents. • Gas fuel (GPLC) supply and distributor’s installation; • Installation & maintenance of heating systems; • Certified gas filling center: sale and exploitation; • Production unit of carbon dioxide pellets (CO²): sale and exploitation;

Avenue de la Porallée 34 4920 Remouchamps T: +32 4 384 46 33 [email protected] www.kauffman.be

François KEMPGENS CEO

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 85 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

GSK

GSK – one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

GSK is one of the world’s leading vaccine companies, involved in vaccine research, development and production. GSK has 14 vaccines in development and our broad portfolio of 41 vaccines prevents illnesses such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, typhoid, influenza and bacterial meningitis. Globally, GSK has more than 16,000 people working to deliver more than 2 (2.3) million vaccines every day, to people in 166 countries.

Avenue Fleming 20 1300 Wavre T: +32 10 85 95 11 www.gsk.com

Pascal LIZIN Director External Affairs

86 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION HP AUTOMOTIVE (TURBO’S HOET INVEST)

HP Automotive is a joint venture of Turbo’s Hoet and Peinemann, HP Automotive was founded with the ambition to develop a dealer which has been founded in 2016. network for the sale of new and used trucks/trailers, service, parts and financing in West Africa. Our headquarter is in Abidjan since 2016 in Turbo’s Hoet Invest (www.th-group.eu) is active in 9 countries (focus the boulevard VGE (next to IVOSEP), where an experienced team is led Eastern Europe) and through a network of 50 subsidiaries and 1,000 by Francis Hollogne (General Manager) to ensure that we can deliver employees it offers a total solution for trucks, trailers, parts, turbos and all our solutions adapted to the needs of the African market, but at leasing. It is also the world’s biggest DAF Dealer. European service level. Our goal is to be active in the whole of West Africa by 2020. Peinemann is one of Europe’s leading companies in the leasing and renting of forklifts and lifting material and is active in 10 countries (700 employees) with a strong focus on upcoming and developing markets (Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana, Cuba, to name a few).

Bruggesteenweg 223 8830 Hooglede-Gits T: +32 51 25 94 26 [email protected] www.thetruckcompany.com

Thibault Francis JONNAERT HOLLOGNE General Manager General Manager CI

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 87 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ISOCAB - ISOBAR

Isocab - Isobar Ltd is a recent joint venture of two companies with more than 40 years of experience in the world of insulation sandwich panels and doors. Our activities:

• Prefab cold and freezing rooms and isotherm hinged and sliding doors; • Turnkey projects for cold and freezing storage +20°C to -40°C with QuadCore and rock wool insulated sandwich panels; • Turnkey projects for the construction of food processing plants such as slaughterhouses, hatcheries, fish processing plants... All according to European standards and the strictest HACCP norm: washable, insulation and hygiene...; • New - construction system for housing: www.ecohomepanel.com.

Pontstraat 80, Waregem zone 11b 8791 Beveren-Leie T: +32 56 71 04 94 [email protected] www.isobar.be

Pieter BOUCKAERT Area Sales Manager

88 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ITB-TRADETECH

The company ITB-TRADETECH is active in the railway infrastructure Since 30 years, we have developed and sold proprietary technology business since 1908. to produce concrete sleeper for both railway and metro/tramway networks. The 109 years of activity lead to providing support solutions for more than 45 countries on 4 continents. Our objective is to provide the most adapted solution in providing a performing, reliable, simple to produce and economical railway Following and anticipating the technological sector evolution, we have support products. been providing more than 10 million sleepers and nearly 40 industrial production facilities to equip the railway networks and operators.

Avenue des Eaux-Vives 13 1332 Genval T: +32 2 653 88 53 [email protected] www.itb-tradetech.com

Bernard de GERLACHE de GOMERY Trustee

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 89 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

JAN DE NUL

INNOVATION, EXPERTISE AND SUSTAINABILITY together with its clients Jan De Nul Group builds for future economic These are the driving forces supporting the success of Jan De Nul development. Its most remarkable African projects at the moment Group. Thanks to our committed employees and tailored solutions, include the reclamation of 1870 ha land for Dangote’s refinery at Lekki the Group is the current market leader in dredging and marine works in Nigeria, the construction of the new port complex of Nador West as well as a specialized provider of services for the offshore market Med in Morocco, the extension of Takoradi Port in Ghana and the of oil, gas and renewables. The Group is also a major player in civil coastal protection works in Benin. engineering, environmental and brownfield development projects.

The professional and innovative solutions of Jan De Nul Group are trusted across the industry. Whether it concerns the construction of new locks in the Panama Canal, the installation of offshore wind turbines or the redevelopment of contaminated industrial sites,

Tragel 60 9308 Aalst T: +32 53 73 17 11 [email protected] www.jandenul.com

Filip Hans MOROBÉ CAMI Area Director Area Marketing Manager

90 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION JD EUROPE WORLDWIDE EXPORT

Worldwide export of tax free Toyota, 4x4 cars, trucks, heavy equipment & power generators. We always have a large stock available of 3,000 vehicles straight from the port of Antwerp.

Noorderlaan 111/23 2030 Antwerp T: +32 3 232 94 94 [email protected] www.jd-europe.com

Peter KISTERS Managing Director

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 91 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

KAMPS

KAMPS is an industrial company specialising in waste water treatment KAMPS provides the new SOLAIRMAX, surface aeration system as well as in drinking water treatment. The AIRMAX low-speed surface powered by solar energy. aerators designed by KAMPS are used in many waste water treatment plants all over the world. The AIRMAX technology uses less energy This kind of installation is ideal for the lagoons and hardly reduces the and ensures a very good mixing of the activated sludge. KAMPS’ fossil energy consumption. experience ensures the optimization of the installations. The installations are floating and require almost no maintenance. KAMPS provides also MEMBRANES bioreactors, sludge dewatering systems and sand filters. In the field of drinking water, KAMPS design floating pontoon for pumping station.

Rue de Nazareth 5 4651 Battice T: +32 2 219 10 60 [email protected] www.water-aerator.com

Alain MINEUR CEO

92 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION LUCIAD

Luciad delivers geospatial software that powers the world’s mission Amidst our international customers are reputable international critical operations. Our high-performance software guarantees to organisations such as FAA, Eurocontrol and NATO, governments maximize the real-time awareness potential, tracking sometimes more (ANSPs, ministries of defense or governing security) and system than a billion assets, directly from the source. integrators (Airbus, Atos, Boeing, CGI, Dassault, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Sagem, Sopra-Steria, Thales…) like us, Luciad plays a major role in defense, aviation, maritime, logistics and implementing solutions for command and control, smart cities, drone infrastructure. These domains have known an explosion recently of tracking… the volumes and variety of data and the speed at which those data change. Situational awareness clearly is a business that has far evolved from classical GIS and it takes powerful software to keep up.

Gaston Geenslaan 11 3001 Heverlee T: +32 16 23 95 91 [email protected] www.luciad.com

Ben CASSIMAN Regional Manager Middle East & Africa

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 93 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

MEDI-EARTH

Established in 1997, MEDI-EARTH is a Belgian company that undertakes The company works on projects financed by state loans, ODA, super turnkey projects and provides equipment in several fields of activity: subsidies and all forms of private investment, but also by participating medical - paramedical, veterinary, laboratory, environmental and in international calls for tenders issued by major international agro-industrial. The MEDI-EARTH team will bring their assistance institutions. and experience to coordinate different phases of a project, including preliminary technical and financial studies, financial engineering, research of co-investors, supply, installation, commissioning and start- up of equipment, technical and commercial assistance after start-up…

Rue de l’Abbaye 16 1000 Brussels T: +32 498 33 94 55 [email protected] www.medi-earth.com

Ferial KASHANI Managing Director

94 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION MONFORT

MONFORT Limited is a Belgian company based in Sorée. Created in Why us? 1981, it is specialized in imports-exports of farm equipment and civil • We accompany projects at the request of our customers providing engineering as well as trucks. conditions that comply with the requirements (marigold) of the environmental protection and human lives; Thanks to its well-mastered experience, MONFORT Ltd can supply • We think of responding to a local bed and raise the standard of revalued material with a very good quality/price ratio as well as brand- farmers work as actors in the development and the economic new material perfectly adapted to customers’ book of loads. growth; • We accompany our customers in the implementation of agricultural Being a Walloon official distributor of Dal-Bo, Joskin and JCB, mechanization pertaining to small farmers. MONTFORT is referenced among Walloon SMEs with a total turnover of circa € 10 million, not only supplying all the Benelux provinces and its European neighboring countries, but also other continents with its material. This ranks MONTFORT an international company.

Rue Sur la Forêt 16 5340 Sorée T: +32 83 67 72 33 [email protected] www.monfortsa.be

Bertrand KABEYA KALOMBO Representant Africa

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 95 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

MYGO GROUP

myGO is an online B2B wholesaler for travel agencies.

• More than 470,000 hotels available every day and 2 million rooms; • A real time comparison and the lowest price guarantee; • Customer service available 24/7; • A range of other services oriented to improve the off er of the travel agency; • Capture more clients by maximizing the profile of the agency.

Avenue Louise 131 B 1050 Brussels T: +32 470 54 89 73 [email protected] www.mygo.pro

Abderrahmane Alexis SAADOUNI DARNE Chief Executive Manager Sub-Saharan Off icer Africa

96 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION NEOBULLES

NEOBULLES is the producer of the famous festive drink for children The activities of NEOBULLES cover also the sales & marketing of some KIDIBUL. KIDIBUL is exported in more than 20 countries. KIDIBUL major brands of drinks (Twist & Drink, Oshee, Rubicon...). These brands is the perfect drink for children without added sugar, colouring nor are mainly sold in the Benelux. preservatives.

One of our other main brands is VINTENSE, which is a non-alcohol wine (sparkling or still). VINTENSE (0% alcohol) is produced from Cepage Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot.

NEOBULLES turnover is over € 23 million. Export share in volume is up to 35%.

Terminal Passager B36 - Rue de l’Aéroport 36 4460 Grâce-Hollogne T: +32 4 235 81 40 [email protected] www.neobulles.be

Philippe Jean-Marie STASSEN ERNST CEO Business Strategy Adviser

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 97 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

NEO-TECH

NEO-TECH is specialized in the distribution of didactic and scientific equipment for secondary, technical, higher and vocational education, as well as for laboratories.

Thanks to its strong field experience, NEO-TECH SA delivers the equipment anywhere including on-site acceptance, installation and commissioning services. Furthermore, NEO-TECH SA guarantees an adequate training of users, teachers and technicians in charge of maintenance of this equipment.

Route de Liers 142 B 4041 Milmort T: +32 4 257 91 70 [email protected] www.neo-tech.be

Thomas Nicolas NIKAS NIKAS CEO Assistant to the Management

98 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION NHV IVORY COAST

The NHV Group, based in Ostend Belgium, is specialized in B2B experience in Abidjan and the local manpower contracted under the helicopter services and has a strong geographic presence in Europe NHV CI Company. The off ices of NHV-Côte d’Ivoire are located at the and Western Africa. The group conducts operations out of several Felix Houphouet Boigny (FBH) International Airport in Abidjan. bases on the two continents with a team of almost 600 employees. NHV CI has a national air transport license as well as an approved In December 2011, NHV NV created a new company, “NHV Côte d’Ivoire Ivoirian and European maintenance base. NHV CI is also licensed SA” and in June 2012, NHV CI has obtained its own P.E.A. (local AOC). Airbus Service Center. NHV CI employs more than 50 people and has up to eight helicopters to ensure crew changes for off shore personnel in the oil sector as well Port Bouêt / Aéroport FHB / Zone Aviation Générale as helicopter medical blankets. 07 BP 902 Abidjan NHV CI SA has a permanent helicopter base established at the +22 521 58 10 30 airport of Abidjan. All required facilities are available and local working procedures are quite familiar to us due to the nearly six years of

Kalkaertstraat 101 8400 Oostende T: +32 59 30 61 68 Commercialoff [email protected] www.nhv.be

Jean-Nicolas Agathe COLLIGNON DONA FOLOGO Managing Director Accountable Manager NHV Ivory Coast NHV Ivory Coast

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 99 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

NLMK EUROPE-PLATES

NLMK Europe - Plate gathers under one name three specialists: NLMK Thanks to investments, including an accelerated cooling system Clabecq, NLMK Verona and NLMK DanSteel, using technologically and a quenching and tempering unit (Q&T), NLMK Clabecq is well advanced production methods. From medium and heavy plates – hot established as a key player in the niche markets of abrasion resistant rolled or forged – to ingots, you can rely on a complete range of steels steels up to 550 HB (Quard®) and steels with very high yield strength in all grades and dimensions. up to 1,100 MPa (Quend®). Those steels are renowned and appreciated by manufacturers of construction equipment and mining machinery. NLMK Clabecq is specialized in thin plates. The plant offers a Those special steels are available in thicknesses from 3,2 to 64 mm. product that is renowned for its superior surface aspect, its flatness and its tight thickness tolerances. This is the result of impressive expertise combined with unique production equipment, including the reversible quarto mill and the continuous finishing mill with 4 independent stands on the same line.

Rue de Clabecq 101 1460 Ittre T: +32 2 391 91 00 [email protected] www.eu.nlmk.com

Jean-Christophe de LANTSHEERE Area Sales Manager Q&T Africa Middle- East Turkey

100 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION OPS GROUP

Optimal Precaution Systems (OPS) is a company specialized in your OPS Group operates from three different branches providing different safety and security. We provide solutions for safety and security of solutions. your premises, people and materials. OPS Group has its headquarters • OPS Vigil takes care of the protection of your belongings against in the Port of Ghent, Belgium. theft and fire; • OPS Delta takes care of all matters of personal and industrial Serenity and discretion are the two core values of our company. security; It is our mission to make sure that you can sleep well, knowing that • OPS Consulting performs as an independent consultant to analyse, your belongings and people are in safe hands. set up and audit safety and security plans for any situation.

Our teams are equipped with the latest technical solutions and trainings available in the field of safety and security. We have a strict work ethic, which is backed up with all necessary permits and licenses.

Port Arthurlaan 11 9000 Ghent T: +32 9 223 50 05 [email protected] www.opsgroup.eu

Nurettin Hendrik-Jan Rishi YÜKSEL VAN ENGELEN PANCHASARA CEO Advisor Security Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 101 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES TRENKER

The Pharmaceutical Laboratories Trenker SA was founded in 1933 by Rodolphe Henri Trenker and remained independent of any group, which gives them a very high degree of flexibility. By taking the decision to supplement their range of medicines with food supplements, Trenker Pharmaceutical Laboratories have also made another choice: exploit their long pharmaceutical experience by bringing the rigor of this world into that of the food supplement. This desire for rigor has always resulted in the use of highly qualified employees with high- performance equipment. Trenker Pharmaceutical Laboratories have always strived to continuously improve its production and analysis facilities in order to produce quality medicines and food supplements.

Avenue Dolez 480-482 1180 Brussels T: +32 2 374 02 53 [email protected] www.trenker.be

Awad CHAMAS Business Development Manager MEA/ AFRIQUE

102 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION PHILIPPE & PARTNERS

Philippe & Partners, quoted by the Legal 500 – EMEA, is an independent Philippe & Partners, present in several countries, has multicultural and law firm in Belgium recognised for its innovative thinking and legal multilingual lawyers, among them university professors and assistants, expertise. lecturers and well-known authors.

Philippe & Partners experience extends to all sectors, including mining, Denis Philippe, Managing Partner of the firm, university professor, is energy, joint ventures, privatizations, intellectual property, mergers regularly required to provide law formations within various African and acquisitions. countries or appointed as arbitrator in international dispute resolution.

Philippe & Partners African Desk advises clients on contract Philippe & Partners delivers innovating, tailor-made, pragmatic, negotiation, international transactions and disputes resolutions. rigorous and adapted legal solution to their clients.

Philippe & Partners African Desk offers advisory services and expertise in securisation and international tax optimization on transnational investments from/to Africa.

Chaussée de la Hulpe 181/9 1170 Brussels T: +32 2 250 39 80 [email protected] www.philippelaw.eu

Charles EPEE Lawyer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 103 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

PHOTONSOLAR BEY

With more than 10 years of experience on the European market, PHOTONSOLAR is also active in the distribution of photovoltaic solar PHOTONSOLAR has developed and marketed an innovative product energy equipment in Europe and Africa. It has six major product lines: that is AMANESUN inverter for solar irrigation. solar panels, inverters, mounting kit, streetlight, car port solutions as well as pellet fireplaces. This know-how is the fruit of a long work and reflection on the needs of the farmers on the African market. PHOTONSOLAR’s activities are already being developed in Europe and Africa by distributing photovoltaic solar energy equipment with The company provides solutions in different sectors: six complete ranges of high quality products: solar panels, inverters, • Residential: lighting and daily electricity requirements; fixing kits, solutions for ports and pellet fireplaces. • Industrial: energy saving and storage solution and backup (power cut); • Agricultural: pumping and solar irrigation; • Public: public lighting, water pumping village.

Rue Churchill 26 4624 Romsée T: +32 4 285 92 55 [email protected] www.photonsolar.be

Khalid Vincenzo BEY MODICA Director Manager

104 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION PREFAMAC CHOCOLATE MACHINES

Prefamac Chocolate Machines produces “sweet” machines, with Since the foundation 29 years ago, we supply both industrial particular emphasis on the world of chocolate and the industry of installations as well as small-scale machinery for bakeries and biscuits, cookies, waffles and cakes. chocolate manufacturers. Up to 98% of Prefamac’s output is destined for export and reaches more than 100 countries worldwide. Prefamac manufactures cooling tunnels, chocolate tempering and moulding machines, chocolate, butter and cream melting kettles, Featuring among Prefamac’s customers are famous chocolate brands pumps and piping, enrobing machines designed to cover sweets with like Marcolini and Neuhaus, and Mondelez (Cadbury/Kraft/Lu) and chocolate as well as machinery for flaking, adding flakes or decoration General Biscuits for cookies and biscuit lines. to enrobed products.

Dellestraat 11-11A, Industrial Zone Zolder-Lummen 1058 3560 Lummen T: +32 13 52 18 84 [email protected] www.prefamac.com

Myriam SCHEPERS Managing Director

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 105 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

PROCURAFRICA

Procurafrica® is a procurement center for the industrial and agricultural We collaborate with companies in more than 20 countries in Africa sectors. Our objective is to bring together in one location all the needs thanks to the high ethical and compliance standards we adopted of our clients based in Africa. It is a sector in which too many suppliers during the last 15 years. lack transparency and in which trust is rare. Procurafrica® benefits from an international presence, enabling us to Procurafrica® supplies equipment from world-renowned brands of be close to our selected suppliers and to secure the best opportunities electrical equipment, transmission equipment, laboratory supplies, for our clients. raw materials, tooling, spare parts for rolling/construction equipment and many others. Our offices in Abidjan, Dakar, Niamey and Kigali maintain a continuous relationship with our customers and provide a fast service.

Rue du Tabellion 64 1050 Brussels T: +32 2 318 08 00 [email protected] www.procurafrica.com

Yoni Michael FESSEL FESSEL Director Director

106 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION QUENDI

Our company is specialized in building Fixed Wireless 3-play New green-field service providers are enthousiastic about our Broadband Access Networks for Service providers, enabling Very AIR 3-play solution, as it off ers a very scalable and fast deployable High Speed Internet, Digital TV services and VoIP, and enable Value- Broadband Access Network, without the need for trenching and add services like Smart Metering, e-commerce, tele-learning, tele- cabling, which keeps CAPEX and especially OPEX very low. medicine, e-Government and video surveillance backhauling, for residential and business customers. No cable cuts or truck rolls, as we use Point-to-Multipoint Wireless technology with identical speeds as a wired network! Our terrestrial Our target customers are Mobile and Fixed service providers which installed AIR Base Stations off er a very high connectivity reliability and plan to extend their existing footprint and services-off ering in a QoS, as such anticipating on heavy rainfall. rapid and scalable way, as well as TV broadcasters who plan to off er interactive TV and OTT-services on multi-devices like tablet and smart phone, and not forgetting the WiFi service providers.

Overimpestraat 32 9420 Erondegem T: +32 476 26 09 76 [email protected]

Geert BLONDEEL Managing Director

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 107 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

RENTEC

For the African palm oil industry consists of DINOSAURUS waste shredders, ECO-DISC separation RENTEC is the sole European producer of professional palm oil screens and conveyors for the transport of mixed waste. extraction units. Based on the unique concept of complete mills pre-assembled in containers, RENTEC has developed a full range of Specifically for the sub-Saharan market, RENTEC developped the ECO- mini-mills, commercialised under the brand names PALMITO, RURAL, BOX, a complete all-in-the-box containerised sorting and transfer unit MODULAR and JUNIOR. We can offer standardised installations with a for mixed municipal solid waste, with a capacity of 100 to 150T/hour. capacity ranging from 200 kg to 6T/hour, for plantations from 50 to 1,500 ha and more. We invite you to visit our website www.rentec.be or our YouTube channel RENTECNV. For the waste management industry RENTEC designs and manufactures machines and installations for the mechanical treatment and sorting of solid waste. Our product range

Nijverheidstraat 13 8740 Pittem T: +32 51 46 75 51 [email protected] www.rentec.be

Tom Joris VERSCHUERE DE NOCKER CEO Sales Manager

108 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION REUSE TRADING

REUSE TRADING NV is the trading arm of the logistics company REUSE Thanks to an extensive network of relations and agents, we have built a NV, established in 1959 and a member of the large French logistics large list of importers and industries, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa. With group Balguerie. East, Central and West Africa as our playing field, we are becoming specialists in knowing the ins and outs of import regulations, inspection REUSE TRADING started its activities in 2013 under the umbrella requirements, customs matters for full container loads, consolidated of REUSE NV. Considering the consecutive yearly growth and the cargo. We also develop the intra-Africa trade, and promote African specificity of the sector, the separate entity REUSE TRADING NV was exports. Clients become suppliers. Suppliers become clients. established in April 2015. From then on, the team could fully dedicate its time and efforts to connecting worldwide producers with African entities while continuing to count on the logistic knowledge and financial support of REUSE NV.

Berchemstadionstraat 76/2 2600 Berchem T: +32 3 212 14 09 [email protected] www.reusetrading.be

Tomas William STEPPE DECRAENE General Manager Trader

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 109 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

REYNAERS ALUMINIUM

Reynaers Aluminium is a leading European specialist in the Reynaers Aluminium is the market leader in Belgium and has acquired development and marketing of innovative and sustainable aluminium a strong market position in the 30 countries where it has its own solutions for windows, doors, curtain walling, sliding systems, sun sites. The company’s success is due in part to the close partnership screening and conservatories. Besides offering an extensive range between Reynaers and 5,000 partner fabricators, architects and of standard solutions, the company also develops solutions that are project developers worldwide. tailored to the individual customer or project. Research, product development and testing are conducted at the Reynaers Campus, the sector’s largest private innovation and testing centre, located in Duffel, Belgium. In addition, the company also provides extensive technical support and advice to fabricators, contractors and architects.

Oude Liersebaan 266 2570 Duffel T: +32 15 30 85 00 [email protected] www.reynaers.com

Michaël VAN BOGAERT General Manager Africa

110 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ROAM TECHNOLOGY

Roam Technology is a Belgian company specialized in the spraying and fogging applications where it is the ideal partner for the development and commercialization of new technologies for the agri- control of infections such as phytium, fusarium and mildew. food business. Through distributors, the products of Roam Technology are distributed in over 50 countries worldwide. Ferti-Sil is a silicium fertilizer enriched and optimized with micronutrients. With its unique formula supported by years of intense Roam Technology commercializes two unique products for the research, Ferti-Sil will increase the resistance of crops to pathogens optimalisation of production in the agricultural sector, Huwa-San and and lower their susceptibility to abiotic stresses. Ferti-Sil. In order to improve its presence in the West-African sub-region, Roam Huwa-San is used in irrigation systems to disinfect the water and to Technology is looking for a trustworthy and well-equipped partner for remove the always present biofilm. Huwa-San can also be applied in the commercialization of these two unique products.

Geleelaan 24 3600 Genk T: +32 89 44 00 42 [email protected] www.roamtechnology.com

Tom Simon VERMEULEN EYERS General Manager Business Development Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 111 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

RODSCHINSON INVESTMENT GROUP

Rodschinson Investment Group is an international company Rodschinson’s business is expanding around the world, as global specialized in mergers & acquisitions of corporate entities and capital markets become ever more tightly linked by technology, by breaking raising related to various sectors of activities. Our firm is also strongly down regulatory barriers and by the increasing global needs of our involved in large real estate projects around the world. clients.

Rodschinson relies on independent partners working in their names, We bring together organisations that are extraordinary as stand- which provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and alone entities, but combined, these independent partners comprise diversified client database including small- and mid-sized businesses, a network that is virtually unmatched in the breadth and depth of as well as large corporations, investment banks, pension funds, hedge resources available to serve you. funds and high net-worth individuals.

Place du Champ de Mars 5 1050 Brussels T: +32 2 550 36 87 [email protected] www.rodschinson.com

Rachid CHIKHI Chief Executive Officer

112 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ROOSENS BETONS

Established in Belgium since 1906, ROOSENS BETONS, a Belgian The company strives to make its technological innovations accessible family-owned company, offers concrete materials for the main to the greatest number of people and strives to improve the quality of building work. Since 2013, the company is exploring the international housing wherever is needed. market with a micro-factory concept to produce innovative materials, designed to reduce the cost of building walls.

ROOSENS BETONS has three production plants in Belgium, one in Poland and six international partnerships with the micro-factory concept.

Rue Joseph Wauters 152 7181 Familleureux T: +32 64 23 95 55 [email protected] www.roosens.com

Danny Julien ROOSENS DINEUR CEO Export Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 113 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

SADAPS BARDAHL ADDITIVES & LUBRICANTS

SADAPS BARDAHL is a family business, founded in 1954. The Bardahl It manufactures the Bardahl brand but also own brands major brand was founded in 1939 in the United States. European car manufacturers or global chemical companies.

SADAPS BARDAHL manufactures and markets chemicals for automotive, marine, motorcycle, DIY and heavy-duty vehicles and it also develops lubrication solutions for any type of industry. This company is the European factory Bardahl.

Its products are manufactured in Tournai, currently mainly distributed in Belgium and France but also exported in about 60 different countries. Its product portfolio comprises about 3,500 references.

Rue du Mont des Carliers 3 7522 Tournai T: +32 69 59 03 60 [email protected] www.bardahl.be

Guillaume Aline BRASSEUR PANNECOUCQUE Key Account Manager Export Manager

114 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION SATADSL

SatADSL provides cutting edge communication solutions to remote Through its carrier-grade Service Delivery Platform (SDP) integrating companies and business professionals in Europe, Africa, Middle East & the most advanced technologies, SatADSL provides custom-made Central Asia. SatADSL is an innovative Satellite Service Provider offering networking solutions, tailor-made service plans and value-added satellite networking solutions to banks, microfinances, broadcasters, services including hierarchical service control & monitoring, traffic NGOs, governments, ISPs, telecom operators and other companies prioritization and online billing and payments. active in remote areas or where terrestrial communications are not reliable. SatADSL already installed more than 3,000 VSAT in more than SatADSL SDP is an open platform connected to multiple satellites 45 countries. hubs operating at various frequency bands (C, Ku and soon Ka-band) with various access technologies. The specificity of SatADSL is to offer tailor-made solutions based on customer specific requirements and flexible service plans according SatADSL covers the majority of Europe, Africa, Middle East & Central to their budget. SatADSL provides VSAT networking solutions directly Asia using several satellites. Since 2010, our dedicated team works to the most demanding end users. every day to bridge the digital divide and enable development, solving the connectivity issue for thousands of companies over the region.

Chaussée de Wavre 1505 1160 Brussels T: +32 2 351 33 74 [email protected] www.satadsl.net

Michel DOTHEY Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 115 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

SEA-INVEST

SEA-invest is one of the world’s largest terminal operators for dry bulk, fruit and liquid bulk. Today, the group has established a worldwide reputation in the field of stevedoring, transport, warehousing and other port related activities. SEA-invest is active in 25 ports spread across two continents and is integrated in a great number of industries. Combined with our proximity and connectivity to both, the producer and the end destination, SEA-invest has become a crucial link in its customer’s supply chain.

Skaldenstraat 1 9042 Ghent T: +32 92 55 02 11 [email protected] www.sea-invest.com

Philippe Emmanuel Olivier Anthony Darius VAN DE VYVERE WILLEMS RUTH ARCIDIACO KONAN CEO General Manager Development General Manager SEA- Commercial Manager Africa Manager SEA-invest invest Ivory Coast SEA-invest Ivory Africa Coast

116 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION SEMLEX

Semlex, created in 1992, relies on a broad experience in development, • Creation of identity and travel documents; integration, operational management and supply of high technology • Census of population or group of people; systems in identification and authentication. Semlex provides a relia- • Identity verification; ble system of identification, the BNS (Biometric Network System), as • Interconnection with information systems of other sectors. well as highly protected official documents. Thanks to the integration of biometric technologies, fiduciary techniques and other safety sys- The services of Semlex include: tems, Semlex offers high-quality services and products to a growing • Design, integration and installation of the system; number of clients worldwide. In order to satisfy and exceed our custo- • Identification and authentication system; mers’ expectations in term of security and dependability, Semlex relies • Integration of security features on the documents; on state-of-the-art technologies and procedures. • Production of documents and quality control; • Delivery of protected documents; The BNS is an identification solution developed by Semlex, which is • Training and technical assistance; able to manage a large database including various applications: • Operational management; • Creation of a public records; • Adapted financial plans.

Avenue Brugmann 384 1180 Brussels T: +32 2 346 80 19 [email protected] www.semlex.com

Albert KARAZIWAN Chief Executive Officer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 117 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

SES

We are a leading satellite company with decades of success delivering satellite-based communications services to the world’s most dynamic markets. As one of the largest media distributor in the world, we combine a strong regional presence with global reach.

We have 10 satellites covering Africa and regional offices in Johannesburg, Accra, Lagos and Addis Ababa. Our local, on the ground teams provide satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, businesses and governmental organisations across the continent.

Avenue de Tervueren 55 1040 Brussels T: +32 2 733 26 10 www.ses.com

Caroline Hervé KAMAITHA CLOAREC VP Sales Africa VP Commercial – East and West Africa

118 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION SIAT

The vision of the SIAT group is to acquire significant holdings in the plantation of 5,700 ha and neighboring smallholdings. It is one of the tropical agro-industry and to manage them in a sustainable and main economic players in the region and proposes an Integrated Rural profitable way. It has an extensive experience in managing partnerships Development Program for Conservation of the Goin-Débé Forest as between agribusinesses and smallholders in several African countries part of a PPP with all stakeholders in the region. like Nigeria, Ghana, Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire and fully adheres to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In addition to perennial crops, it has proven and certified experience in the management and preservation of high conservation value forests, hence it voluntarily preserves 30% of its surfaces in biodiversity areas. The Compagnie Hévéicole de Cavally, its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, located between the classified forests of Cavally and Goin-Débé and 40 km from the Taï National Park, produces annually about 35,000 tons of rubber from its

Romboutsstraat 6-8 1932 Zaventem T: +32 2 718 38 88 [email protected] www.siat-group.com

Pierre Mano VANDEBEECK DEMEURE CEO Chief Business Development Officer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 119 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

SIEMENS

Siemens offers its innovative technological solutions in the fields of electrification, automation and digitalization as a vector of growth and opportunities for Côte d’Ivoire. In these areas, the company offers state-of-the-art technological solutions to develop local infrastructures (from energy generation to distribution, building management, mobility) and to support the competitiveness of industries (automation solutions) in order to create local added value.

Since 2013, Siemens Belgium has been responsible for the development of the company’s activities in French-speaking Africa (North, Central and Western Africa).

Guido Gezellestraat 122 1654 Beersel T: +32 2 536 21 11 [email protected] www.siemens.be

André Stéphanie Arnaud BOUFFIOUX LEGAY AGBO-PANZO CEO Communication Sales Director WCA Manager

120 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION SIRAUX

SIRAUX is active in the field of civil engineering and earthworks. It SIRAUX has established a fully operational workshop to ensure operates in Wallonia, in the Brussels region as well as in the North of its services. With its knowledge and experience in the machinery, France. the SIRAUX technicians can react quickly and efficiently during maintenance and repairs to obtain the necessary parts. SIRAUX, established 50 years ago, ensures complete maintenance and repair of its machineries by its qualified technicians. It is actively Also for second-hand equipment, SIRAUX provides the same expertise. involved in the civil engineering sector in Africa, particularly in the Transport of this kind of machinery is always preceded by a thorough Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Burkina Faso, SIRAUX is also check up. This all with a very reasonable price/quality ratio. involved in the gold mining sector with providing the necessary mining equipment.

Rue de la Haute Folie 92 7062 Naast T: +32 67 33 27 04 [email protected] www.siraux.com

Jean-Claude Guy GREGOIRE MANGAI Managing Director Project Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 121 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

SOCFINCO

After over a century of existence, the Socfin Group has become an The Socfin Group exports and commercializes the rubber coming agro-industrial player of international stature. from its plantations and factories, while it sells its palm oil production and its derivatives on local and regional markets. To date, the Socfin Group is present in 8 Central African countries and 2 Southeastern Asian countries, managing a total of 15 agro-industrial The Socfin Group’s strength is based on its expertise and the sites. Its activities includes: integrated nature of its activities, but also on its knowledge of the • Oil palm tree and rubber tree plantations creation and sector and its adaptability to current social and local issues. Since its management; creation in 1909, the Group has invested in research and development. • Oil palm selected seeds production; It intensified its research agenda in the 1990s and therefore remained • Research and scientific project studies in the agricultural field, at the forefront of applied research. momentarily focusing on both palm oil and rubber. 10 countries – 45,000 employees – 189,000 ha planted area – 33 factories – 123 health centres – 283 schools

Place du Champ de Mars 2 1050 Brussels T: +32 2 508 00 23 [email protected] www.socfin.com

Luc BOEDT Chief Executive Officer

122 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION SOCIETE WALLONNE DES EAUX (S.W.D.E.)

Société wallonne des eaux (SWDE) is a Belgian utility company incorporated as a cooperative company with limited liability (‘Scrl’).

The mission of SWDE is to: • Produce drinking water in ensuring the long-term protection of the resource and exploiting it in a rational way; • Distribute the drinking water; • Designing suitable water production and distribution infrastructure; • Meet and anticipate customers’ need.

Rue de la Concorde 41 4800 Verviers T: +32 87 34 20 23 [email protected] www.swde.be

Etienne Minazola VAN BOSSCHE MIANTUADI Director of Head of International the Strategy & Projects Organization Cluster

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 123 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

SOFIEX

Sofiex, founded in 1976, aims to provide raw materials, chemicals, according to customer’s needs. We prefer to say: “We don’t sell, we machinery and spare parts to our customers in Africa. Our location help you to buy”. Our extensive network of suppliers, as well as our in Belgium, in the heart of Europe, has put us in an ideal position to independence from suppliers, allows us to provide a unique approach source goods and benefit from the export-orientated banking facilities to solve all problems involved in sourcing and logistics. afforded to Belgium’s foreign trade partners. Scope of activity This successful relationship has lasted more than 40 years, despite Whilst we mainly concentrate our activities in the fields of the plastic, enduring difficult market conditions, and made us stronger to face the chemicals, steel and their related industries, we are often requested future in a region with considerable potential for development: Africa, to provide an endless variety of products for the African market. In our passion. addition to our everyday business, we like to look for new challenges and enjoy the opportunity to prove ourselves in new ventures. This We have deliberately limited ourselves to specialize in African countries testifies our ability to be flexible and competitive and to react quickly where we have established a solid customer base and detailed local to the current market conditions. knowledge. We are therefore proud to offer a personalised service

Avenue des Volontaires 66 1040 Brussels T: +32 2 736 39 54 [email protected] www.sofiex.eu

Fouad Frédérick RAJAN Chief Executive Officer

124 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION SOTRAD WATER

SOTRAD WATER is a Belgian company specializing in the design and manufacture of solar pumping, treatment and water storage stations with autonomous and turnkey solutions, often for decentralized zones in emerging countries.

SOTRAD WATER has installed units in more than 15 countries in Africa, Asia and Central America.

An international team with a great knowledge of the rural areas and the needs of its populations revolves around the offices and the production site located in Belgium.

Chaussée de Louvain 435 1380 Lasne T: +32 2 386 11 67 [email protected] www.sotradwater.be

Jean-Charles Nadim DE MUYLDER CHARARA Managing Partner Director of Operations

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 125 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

SOUDAL

Sector: expert in sealants, foams and adhesives Every year 200 million cartridges (sealants and adhesives) and 100 million aerosols (PU Foams) are manufactured according to SOUDAL Activity: SOUDAL is a global manufacturer of sealants, polyurethane quality standards. To maintain these standards, SOUDAL was the first foams, adhesives, automotive products and various other chemical company in the industry to achieve the ISO9001 quality certification. construction specialties. SOUDAL is active in construction, retail and Product consistency and full traceability are therefore ensured across industry. the range of over 1,000 chemical formulations.

SOUDAL, established in 1966, is still a 100% Belgian family company In addition to an extensive range of innovative and high-quality headed by founder Vic Swerts. 2016 was the best year in SOUDAL’s products, SOUDAL provides outstanding customer services such history with a growth of 6,3% and an annual turnover of € 670 million. as guaranteed delivery times, a personalized approach, technical SOUDAL currently has 54 sales subsidiaries and 18 manufacturing support and flexibility in production and logistics. plants worldwide.

Everdongenlaan 20 2300 Turnhout T: +32 14 42 42 31 [email protected] www.soudal.com

Filiep VANASSCHE Export Account Manager

126 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION STRATEC

STRATEC was founded in 1984 in Brussels by a group of consultants STRATEC’s main activity areas are: originating from highly regarded consulting companies and from • Transport economics, traffic forecasts, socio-economic evaluation, research universities. This group currently holds the entire capital in the transport expertise in assistance to the elaboration of private-public company, which guarantees total independence of its interventions. partnerships; • Transport planning and traffic management; The ambition of STRATEC is to provide private and public decision • Aid to decision-making in every sphere of public management; makers with state-of-the-art advice in the field of transportation, • Market studies in the field of transport and pricing studies; environment and regional development. • Assistance in designing regional or urban development policies and regional or urban planning and development; STRATEC has some twenty-five experts on its permanent staff • Impact studies and assistance in designing environmental offering a range of profiles (civil engineers, economists, geographers, protection measures, inter alia relating to the implementation of architects…). In 30 years, the company’s turnover has grown to more new transport infrastructures and town and country development; than € 2.5 million. • Management consultancy, particularly in the sphere of production and business strategy in the transport industry.

Avenue Adolphe Lacomblé 69 1030 Brussels T: +32 2 735 09 95 [email protected] www.stratec.be

Antoine MARTIN Market Director Africa

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 127 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

STUDIOTECH

Studiotech Belgium is one of the major players in the field of broadcast products and services on the market, resulting in an outstanding technology, engineering and integration. You will benefit from our level of customer satisfaction. At Studiotech Belgium you are in good long experience in study, design, installation and commissioning of hands. such projects.

Studiotech Belgium’s main business is engineering, distribution, sales, installation, commissioning and aftersales service of broadcast and professional audiovisual equipment. We design and install turnkey projects, such as recording/mixing studios (radio and television), editing suites, master control rooms, ingest and playout centres, mobile OB vans... Our professional reputation is based on first class service and our ability to match your needs to the most appropriate

Houtweg 7 1130 Brussels T: +32 2 266 13 80 [email protected] www.studiotech.be

Oumarou SALIFOU Relationship Manager

128 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION SUNRISE ENERGY GROUP

SUNRISE is an engineering company active in renewable energies: SUNRISE has its own installation teams of solar photovoltaic, thermal solar, wind and efficient thermal energy (geothermal, biomass). and wind systems and is also active in “classical” civil engineering (works and construction). At its head, three young civil engineers, electro-mechanics and computer specialists, are devoting their resources to improving the energy efficiency of businesses and individuals. SUNRISE carries out consumption studies, suggests ways to reduce them and/or switch to more efficient, clean and sustainable energies, usually cheaper. Because today more than ever, ecology rhymes with economy.

Avenue des Marnières 4 1410 Waterloo T: +32 2 385 36 25 [email protected] www.sunrise.eco

Pierre DE WULF CEO & CTO

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 129 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

SWALLOW TECH

SwallowTech is a leading provider of high-quality software applications SwallowTech offers a truly integrated suite of functionally rich modules to the international financial market with special emphasis on that can be combined or used separately to offer the highest levels of matching, reconciliation and exception management solutions. automation and operational efficiency in the areas of reconciliations, confirmation matching, cash and liquidity management... We have now over 150 installations in more than 50 countries, ranging from a single user set-up through to global processing hubs and 400+ SwallowTech solutions deliver value and business benefits in a number concurrent users. of ways, such as: • Regulatory compliance; Our services are directed mainly around the implementation of our • Risk reduction; software and the specific developments of IT solutions. Our success • Optimised reinvestment opportunities; was built on the quality of our modules and services as well as on the • Straight through processing (STP); experiment of our installers. These factors are the key of our success. • Operational efficiency; • Return on investment (ROI).

Chaussée de Bruxelles 378 1410 Waterloo T: +32 2 385 14 65 [email protected] www.swallowtech.com

Mohammed GUERBAOUI Sales Manager

130 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION T.S.E. (TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL)

T.S.E. is a company specialized in the measurement of air quality, May 2017 to create a specific “Technology Centre” to measure air, indoor, outdoor and industrial emissions, as well as in the field of noise water, soil and noise. and vibration measurements.

Our job is to provide consultancy, training, supply, installation follow- up and after-sales service, to best integrate a certified measurement service and accreditation according to international standards. The ratification of good numbers of countries in Kyoto, COP 21 and 22 and the Paris Agreement to counter the effects of climate change prompted the signatory countries to equip themselves with a bay of air quality analyzes in order to and to identify the need to counteract these adverse effects. T.S.E. has been operating in Côte d’Ivoire since

Cortil Jonet 20 4317 Borlez T: +32 19 32 86 88 [email protected]

Francis GUGLIELMETTI CEO

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 131 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING

At the helm of the Energy Transition, Tractebel provides a full range of electricity, natural gas and energy services. The Group supports of services throughout the life cycle of its clients’ projects. As one changes in society that are based as much on economic growth as of the world’s largest engineering consultancy companies and on, social progress and the preservation of natural resources. with more than 150 years of experience, it is our mission to actively shape the world of tomorrow. With about 4,400 experts and offices in 33 countries, we are able to offer our customers multidisciplinary solutions in energy, water and infrastructure. Our broad range of expertise extends across Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, allowing us to rise to our clients’ most demanding challenges with the same high-quality design, consulting and project management services no matter where their projects are. Tractebel is part of ENGIE, a global energy player and an expert operator in the 3 businesses

Avenue Ariane 7 1200 Brussels T: +32 2 773 80 00 [email protected] www.tractebel-engie.com

Charlemagne Steve DANOH GRESSENS Business Project Manager Development Belgium & Associated Manager Belgium & Territories Associated Territories 132 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION TRANSAUTOMOBILE

Transautomobile is located in Brussels and has supplied tens of thousands of vehicles around the world.

Transautomobile has hundreds of brand new vehicles in the Port of Antwerp, ready to be shipped.

All types of cars: • SUV, 4x4, pickups…; • Ambulances, armored vehicles, police cars…; • Minibus, bus, vans... ; • Trucks, trailers, tractor heads; • Machines, mining equipment; • Generators.

Chaussée de Waterloo 1595 1180 Brussels T: +32 2 352 01 31 [email protected] www.transautomobile.com

Jonathan DEFISE Business Development Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 133 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

TRISLOT

Trislot is a leading designer and manufacturer of stainless steel continuous development, Trislot is able to set new standards in high- separation screens, cylindrical/conical baskets and filter elements. quality filtration and separation products. These filtration elements are created from V-shaped profile wires, which are resistance, welded onto support wires. Through a flexible network of qualified agents and partners and manufacturing plants in Belgium (Waregem) and China (Shanghai), Our products are used in separation/filtration equipment of various Trislot achieved a leading position in the international filtration and applications: cocoa, beer, starch, water, waste water, fish farming, oil separation market. and gas and many more.

Close cooperation with our customers, in-house development of production technology and innovative designs from our engineering staff are the main ingredients for the success of Trislot. Through this

Roterijstraat 134 8790 Waregem T: +32 56 62 72 22 [email protected] www.trislot.be

Mike VERDUYN Sales Director

134 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION TROPICORE

Tropicore is marketing agricultural tropical commodities from Africa to On the other side, Tropicore guarantees to its clients a safe and the international market, mainly rubber, cocoa and coffee. We ship the efficient execution of the contract and the products deliveries. Our goods to various destinations in Europe, Asia and America. comprehensive knowledge of our supplier’s organisation and the difficult environment in which they are operating allows us to better Tropicore develops exclusive and long-term agreements with a few anticipate and organise the various aspects of the contractual “first class producers”. We act as their commercial representative execution of the deliveries. agent on the international market. We therefore like to develop the same long-term relationship with our Our aim is to help them to improve all marketing aspects of the international clients, always adapting ourselves to their requests and exportation of their products. We share, with our local partners, our needs. logistic, marketing and financial expertise in order to improve the quality and the efficiency of the export process. We are working together with the local teams in order to adapt the organisation to the constant evolution of the client’s needs in our changing world.

Avenue Jules César 12/9 1150 Brussels T: +32 2 769 69 90 [email protected] www.tropicore.com

Jean Charles DE FAUCONVAL Managing Director

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 135 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

TRUCK TRADING LIMBURG

As a member of the Willy van Doorne International Group, Truck We can offer most European brands: DAF, Mercedes, Iveco, Volvo, Trading Limburg is a worldwide automotive supplier to the transport Scania, MAN, Renault, Wabco, Bosch, ZF, Knorr, Febi, Valeo, Mann- sector and its distributors. Our automotive group is official dealer for Hummel, SKF, Ferodo… DAF, Mercedes, Iveco, Fiat & John Deere. With a central European headquarters in Houthalen, Belgium, we can provide an excellent and From our site at the port in Antwerp, we export used DAF Trucks flexible logistical service. (tractors & rigids) in the LF/CF/XF range. Large stock available for export. We supply genuine, OEM and alternative spare parts for all European trucks, trailers and buses.

Centrum Zuid 2004 3530 Houthalen T: +32 474 94 40 52 [email protected] www.ttparts.be

Werner MERVIS Export Manager

136 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION TSH INVEST – BUROPRINT

TSH INVEST, working under the name Buroprint, is a Belgian company These numeric productions tools are intended for integrated printing operating in the printing industry. Our main activities consist to offer and reproduction centers. In this respect, Buroprint already has several on the one hand production lines printers and on the other hand customers in Ivory Coast. finishing systems. Our company distributes mainly products branded Konica Minolta for the production printing segment, Samsung for the Apart from the sale of equipment, Buroprint has also developed a office’s printing segment and CP Bourg for which we are official dealer range of financial solutions, from short to medium term. for the finishing systems. We help our customers to calculate the lifespan of their equipment Moreover, we are also providers of the highest quality documents, throughout the funding period. imaging, management solutions and office equipment. Mainly Finally, in order to maintain our customer relationship, Buroprint focused in Africa, we offer a wide range of products, services and ensures the supply of all kinds of consumables and spare parts. packages. We guarantee an on-site installation and also offer technical trainees and follow-up.

Place Madou 7 1210 Brussels T: +32 498 33 94 55 [email protected] www.buroprint.be

David TSHOMBE Administrator

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 137 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

V.M.D. LIVESTOCK PHARMA

V.M.D. Livestock pharma is a Belgian manufacturer and distributor of veterinary pharmaceuticals, animal health products and feed additives. V.M.D.® offers more than 100 different pharmaceutical products and over 1,000 international marketing authorizations, mainly for livestock production. Our mission is to develop, produce and market a range of products that improve and protect the health status of livestock, thereby improving the profitability of the intensive livestock industry while living up to the highest European standards regarding safety, quality and efficacy.

Hoge Mauw 900 2370 Arendonk T: +32 14 67 20 51 [email protected] www.vmdvet.be

Véronique ABEN Export Manager Africa

138 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION VAN BAEL & BELLIS

Van Bael & Bellis is a leading independent law firm based in Brussels with In the field of private international law and arbitration, Van Bael & Bellis a special emphasis on international disputes, WTO law, investment law, advises companies on issues involving jurisdiction, choice of law, EU competition law, human rights, UN and EU sanctions and Belgian sovereign immunities and recognition and enforcement of foreign business & corporate law. Our lawyers act on behalf of individuals, judgments. The firm also has extensive expertise in representing trade associations, governments and corporations. clients in complex arbitration proceedings (including investment arbitration) before a number of arbitral bodies, including the ICC, the More specifically, Van Bael & Bellis has represented WTO members in AAA, the NAI and the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation disputes both before panels and the Appellate Body and has provided (CEPANI). legal assistance at all stages of WTO dispute settlement proceedings. Our lawyers have also advised governments in disputes involving With respect to corporate law, our lawyers assist clients on large compliance and enforcement of international agreements and have corporate transactions (M&A) across a full array of industries. Van Bael taken part in proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights & Bellis’ assistance includes (cross-border) restructuring work, private and the Court of Justice of the EU. M&A, capital markets, real estate transactions, corporate governance and litigation.

Chaussée de la Hulpe 166 (Glaverbel Building) 1170 Brussels T: +32 2 647 73 50 [email protected] www.vbb.com

Quentin DECLÈVE Associate

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 139 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

VONDELMOLEN

Spiced cake (gingerbread) is always enjoying yourself in a healthier and is also made without preservatives or pigments. way the morning, intermediate and evening. A slice of spiced cake is not only a source of fibre, it also combines fast For over 150 years, Vondelmolen spoils its customers using traditional and slow sugars, making it a good source of immediate and sustained family recipes with delicious spiced cake products. Therefore, energy. Vondelmolen became the market leader of spiced cake in Belgium and top 3 European player. Vondelmolen offers you a large range of different products and tastes: classic spiced cake, with honey, with fruit, with Belgian chocolate or Spiced cake is a traditional Belgian product made of rye, sugar and with nuts. And this as well for a standard as a premium range with spices. hereby the choice between a range of standard recipes as well as your own adapted recipe. The fibres of Vondelmolen spiced cake come from rye flour. Fibres are natural ingredients that aid digestion. Rye flour contains more iron and The products can also be offered on organic basis and/or halal. calcium than wheat flour. The product is low in fat, has 0% cholesterol

Dendermondsesteenweg 208 9280 Lebbeke T: +32 52 40 90 40 [email protected] www.vondelmolen.be

Jan BORMS Owner

140 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION WALLONIE AEROTRAINING NETWORK (WAN)

WAN is an aeronautical training center based in Belgium. We are approved by the EASA and the Belgian Civil Aviation Authorities Part 147 for aircraft ground engineer and CCITP for cabin crew training.

We are an accredited training school IATA and member of TRAINAIR PLUS ICAO.

Two different departments: • Technical with maintenance, construction, avionic, composite, CATIA, quality and non-destructive control and airports; • Crews with all airports jobs, cabin crew and practical exercises for cabin crew and flight crew recurrent training, dangerous goods…

Chaussée de Fleurus 179 6041 Gosselies T: +32 71 34 81 80 [email protected] www.wan.be

Anna Dominique CECCONELLO DUHAIT Chief Executive Training Manager Officer

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 141 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

WAY CONNECTION

In homes, schools, clinics and hospitals located in rural areas. In farms in general, farms of chickens, cattle... The Genese purifier purifies water and kills bacteria, a very simple process. Genese eliminates the formation of microorganisms that cause diseases such as cholera, amoebiasis, typhoid fever, salmonellosis, dysentery… In the treated water, Genese does not leave any odor, no color, no taste, no chemicals, no electricity and no installation is necessary.

Avenue Guillaume Stassart 3 (29) 1070 Brussels T: +32 2 482 31 30 [email protected] www.wayconnection.eu

Daniel COENRAETS Consultant

142 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION WIDRA

WIDRA is an expert company in weighing activities since 1853. WIDRA WIDRA provides weighing solutions such as weighbridges, weighing is proudly established since so long thanks to its quality products and software, weighing scales and weighing axles. services that WIDRA off ers to its customers.

WIDRA constantly invests in research and development to create and develop new technologies in order to remain at the top of technology.

Over time, WIDRA became a reference in Belgium and therefore WIDRA has started to export and manage internal projects for more than 30 years now.

Rue Zénobe Gramme 26 4821 Andrimont T: +32 87 39 25 41 [email protected] www.widra.com

Pierre Nicolas Djibril GERSON JONLET DOUMBIA General Manager Export Manager Sales Manager

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 143 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

WINDVISION

WindVision develops, builds and manages areas of wind turbines in several parts of the globe. The company is an independent company in renewable energy, active in 8 countries throughout the world.

The added value can be found in managing the complete value chain of renewable energy. We are specialized in the development of projects with highly innovative purpose.

Interleuvenlaan 15D 3001 Heverlee T: +32 16 29 94 55 [email protected] www.windvision.com

Hassan NADIR Country Manager Morocco

144 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ZETES

Zetes is an international corporation specialising in the provision of About Zetes’ government solutions identification and mobility solutions. By using the latest technologies, The People ID division of Zetes provides secure solutions that allow Zetes enables its customers improve the speed and quality of their governments to accurately identify their populations and satisfy process execution and increase data accuracy, which in turn helps the strictest international requirements concerning the issuing of them to remain at the forefront of their industries. That is what makes documents and the organising of democratic elections. Zetes has Zetes both a pioneer and a market leader at the same time. more than 15 years’ experience in the implementation of sensitive projects for governments and supranational organisations. Zetes’ The Zetes Group is based in Brussels and has more than 1,100 government solutions are characterised by reliability, combined employees in 21 countries across EMEA. In 2016, its turnover was with flexibility and operational capability. Through this approach, € 253.4 million. citizens are secure in their ability to prove their identity and exercise democratic rights. More information: peopleid.zetes.com

Rue de Strasbourg 3 1130 Brussels T: +32 2 728 37 11 [email protected] peopleid.zetes.com

Alain Ronny Hilde Jérôme WIRTZ DEPOORTERE LAMBILOTTE COULON Chief Executive officer Senior Vice-President Regional Business Zetes Chief Executive Zetes PASS Director for Western Officer - Ivory Coast Africa

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 145 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

ZINGAMETALL

ZINGAMETALL is a private company that develops, produces and ZINGAMETALL has a worldwide distribution network (> 90 countries) commercialises a unique zinc-rich metal coating, called ZINGA, to and offers anti-corrosion solutions to industries in construction, steel, protect old, new & galvanised steel structures from rusting. mining, energy, water, oil & gas, tanks, public works, bridges, rebars, railway, transport, cement, harbour structures… ZINGA (99.995% pure zinc) offers a galvanic protection with the same protecting capacity comparable to hot-dip (thermal galvanisation), Our goal is to introduce our unique ZINGANISATION technology (film applicable on-site or in a workshop, by brush, roller or spray equipment. galvanising system) to prescribers such as architects, engineers, ZINGA contains 96% of zinc in its dry layer, is environmental friendly, industry consultants, road & public works ministry departments to non-toxic and has an unlimited shelf and pot-life. ZINGA has the protect the assets and steel infrastructures. unique feature to reload existing hot-dip structures on-site.

Rozenstraat 4 9810 Eke T: +32 9 385 68 81 [email protected] www.zinga.eu

Christian VERBRUGGHE Director

146 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION

REPUBLIC OF REPUBLIC CÔTE D’IVOIRE

148 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION PORTS AND AIRPORT

149 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BRUSSELS AIRLINES

Brussels Airlines is one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe offering In Ivory Coast, Brussels Airlines offers daily flights from Abidjan to passenger and cargo solutions. Out of its home base at Brussels Brussels and beyond to the worldwide network of the airline. Airport, Brussels Airlines operates a network of over 100 destinations. Brussels Airlines is owned by the Lufthansa Group and is joining forces Next to direct services to more than 70 destinations in Europe, North with Lufthansa’s affiliate Eurowings. America and India, Brussels Airlines is specialized in flights to Africa where it operates to 17 cities.

Avenue des Saisons 100-102 1050 Brussels T: +32 2 754 19 07 [email protected] www.brusselsairlines.com

Bernard GUSTIN Chief Executive Officer

150 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION PORT OF ANTWERP INTERNATIONAL

Port of Antwerp International (PAI) is the operational branch office of PAI offers among other things: the Port of Antwerp to develop activities worldwide. PAI’s ambition • Technical assistance: port infrastructure is to develop a structural presence in the world through an active • On-site training of dockers cooperation with overseas ports and terminals, by offering consultancy, • Training through the system of study grants, provided by the advice and management support for port related projects all over the training centre of APEC world. • Port management: assistance towards public-private partnerships along landlord port model (set-up of port authority) The past few years, PAI has developed projects in India, the Sultanate • Hydrographic assistance to monitor streams/rivers of Oman and in the Republic of Ivory Coast.

Zaha Hadidplein 1 2030 Antwerp T: +32 3 205 20 11 [email protected] WWW.PORTOFANTWERP.COM

Nico VERTONGEN Director Africa

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 151 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

PORT OF GHENT

The port of Ghent is a congestion-free logistical and industrial seaport, Ghent Port Company, limited liability company under public law, accommodating world leaders of the dry and liquid bulk, agribulk, manages the port of Ghent. It sees to it that the necessary and automotive and distribution sectors. Typical commodities are adequate infrastructure is present for a smooth handling of shipping agricultural products, vegetable oils, fertilizers, biomass (bioenergy and cargo traffic. It also makes sure that a favorable social and industry), steel, coal, ores, construction materials, forest products, economic climate is created for the companies that are active in the chemical and petroleum products, consumer goods, cars and trucks port or wish to establish themselves there. with > 300 active companies.

The Port of Ghent offers well-equipped terminals and facilities for handling and warehousing of all kinds of goods: dry bulk, liquids, breakbulk and containers. The port is perfectly connected via deepsea, waterway, rail and road.

J. Kennedylaan 32 9042 Ghent T: +32 9 251 05 50 [email protected] www.portofghent.be

Maarten MANHAEVE Commercial Manager

152 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 153 REPUBLIC OF REPUBLIC CÔTE D’IVOIRE

154 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

155 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

RESEAU LIEU

The LIEU Network is the direct responsibility of the Conseil des The work carried out by the KTOs (Knowledge Transfer Off ice) is Recteurs des Universités Francophones de Belgique (Cref), a council organised into diff erent working groups: AgrEEn (Agri-food industry, of university Deans from French-speaking Belgium. The Network Energy and Environment), Biotech (Life Sciences), Materials, MiNaTIC makes use of the various coordinating bodies and calls upon the (Micro and Nanotechnology, Information and Communication full strength of the KTO advisors. The KTOs from Universities within Technology) and SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities). the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles work together as part of the LIEU Network. By cooperating in this way, they are able to:

• Consolidate the range of academic services available to external partners (businesses and other organisations); • Provide businesses with easier access to the facilities and skills on off er at over 1,000 research centres.

Passage des Déportés 2 5030 Gembloux T: +32 81 62 25 94 [email protected] www.reseaulieu.be

Olivier VANDE VYVER Operational Director

156 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 157 REPUBLIC OF REPUBLIC CÔTE D’IVOIRE

158 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION FEDERATIONS, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND PRIVATE & PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS

159 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND AGRICULTURE BELGIUM-LUXEMBOURG-AFRICA-CARIBBEAN-PACIFIC (CBL-ACP)

Convinced that the development of African, Caribbean and Pacific In Belgium, events like conference or dinners, round tables, seminars, countries will be possible through investment and trade between are frequently organized. Our “funding” working group helps our private sector companies, the CBL-ACP, founded in 1964, aims to members in their export and investment activities responding to calls facilitate and develop economic exchanges between Belgium, the for tenders made either in ACP countries or by international financial Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the African (North-Africa included), institutions. Caribbean and Pacific Countries. In the African (North-Africa included), Caribbean and Pacific Our mission is to improve business and investment environment for Countries, economic missions are organized at regular intervals in our 250 members. It is geared towards creating new mutual trade and close cooperation with federal and regional instances. Permanent investment opportunities with their partners in the ACP countries. delegations abroad based in some twenty countries assist visiting members and are a source of information.

Rue Montoyer 24 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 512 99 50 [email protected] www.cblacp.be

Bernard DE GERLACHE DE GOMERY Past President, Board Member, Member of the executive Committee 160 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION CONFEDERATION CONSTRUCTION

The Construction Confederation is the main business organisation, social partner and representative body of the construction industry in Belgium. More than 14,000 contractors have joined the Construction Confederation, from craftsmen to global players, carrying out all forms of building and civil engineering activities.

The Construction Confederation is member of the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB), the European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) and European International Contractors (EIC).

Rue du Lombard 42 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 545 56 00 [email protected] www.confederationconstruction.be

Vincent DETEMMERMAN Director Administration, ICT, PMO and International

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 161 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

FEDERATION OF ENTERPRISES IN BELGIUM (FEB)

The Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB) is the only multisector employer organisation representing companies in Belgium’s three regions. FEB represents more than 50,000 companies, accounting for 75% of employment in the private sector. FEB promotes and defends the interests of those companies in nearly 150 federal, European and international bodies, with a view to creating an optimum business and investment environment. FEB’s activities are underpinned by its thorough knowledge of the sector – thanks to the expertise of its member federations – and on key values such as the social market economy, sustainable development, business ethics, good governance, dialogue and self-regulation.

Rue Ravenstein 4 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 515 08 11 [email protected] www.vbo-feb.be

Bernard Benoit GILLIOT MONTEYNE President Deputy Adviser

162 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION VOKA - FLANDERS’ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Voka is the biggest Flemish network of enterprises and was established expand. Thanks to Voka’s network of experts the members are assisted in 2004 as an alliance of the eight Flemish Chambers of Commerce. and advised on all their international questions and concerns. As a network we unite more than 18,000 businesses representing 65% of the private employment and 66% of the added value in Flanders and Brussels.

One of the pillars of Voka’s operations is defending the interests of the Flemish entrepreneurs, both for large and small companies. Voka is their largest and most influential network. With 18,000 members in all fields the Voka members form a representative sample of the economy of the region. Voka offers personalised services and helps entrepreneurs to start up their business, to make it grow or let it

Koningsstraat 154-158 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 229 81 11 [email protected] www.voka.be

Patrice BAKEROOT COO Voka

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 163 REPUBLIC OF REPUBLIC CÔTE D’IVOIRE

164 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION OFFICIAL ORGANIZATIONS

165 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

EMBASSY OF BELGIUM IN ABIDJAN

Cocody Ambassades Rue du Bélier, Rue A 56 01 BP 1800 Abidjan 01 Côte d’Ivoire T: +225 22 48 33 60 [email protected] COTEDIVOIRE.DIPLOMATIE.BELGIUM.BE/EN

HE Hugues CHANTRY Ambassador of Belgium

166 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATION IN ABIDJAN

For further details on Belgian products, services, know-how and techniques, please get in touch with the Economic and Commercial Representative for the Flemish Region, the Walloon Region and the Brussels Region.

Embassy of Belgium Cocody Ambassades Rue du Bélier, Rue A 56 01 BP 1800 Abidjan 01 Côte d’Ivoire T: +225 22 48 40 77 / 88 Mob. : +225 44 60 11 11 [email protected]

Guillaume de BASSOMPIERRE Economic and Trade Counsellor

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 167 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

BELGIAN FOREIGN TRADE AGENCY

The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency (BFTA) operates at the service of the The BFTA also runs an information centre and sends out international three Regional authorities for export promotion: Flanders Investment business opportunities for the Regions to companies through & Trade, Brussel Invest & Export and Wallonia Export-Investment the mobile application Trade4U. The database containing Belgian Agency, as well as at the service of the Federal Public Service Foreign exporters is always updated thanks to the regular exchanges with the Aff airs. Regions.

The activities of the BFTA were stipulated by the Cooperation Finally, the BFTA off ers also information on foreign markets: from Agreement of May 24th 2002 between the Federal Government and studies within the framework of economic missions to national and the Regions. The Agency organises joint economic missions at the international statistics and legal advice on regulations regarding request of its partners and contributes since 2015, upon approval of foreign trade. the Board of Directors, to the logistical organisation and the economic aspects of the State Visits.

Rue Montoyer 3 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 206 35 11 [email protected] www.abh-ace.be www.belgianeconomicmission.be

Rose Patrick Astrid DONCK GILLARD VAN SNICK Head of Department Trade Missions Trade Missions State Visits -Trade Coordinator Assistant Missions

168 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION BRUSSELS INVEST & EXPORT FOREIGN TRADE AND INVESTMENT SERVICE FOR THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION

Brussels Invest & Export is the foreign trade and investment agency of Another mission of Brussels Invest & Export is to attract foreign the Brussels-Capital Region. It aims to promote the internationalization investors to Brussels and to provide them with support, should they of the Brussels economy. decide to locate their business in the Brussels-Capital Region. To enable investors to assess the benefits of establishing in the capital, Brussels Invest & Export assists Brussels-based companies operating Brussels Invest & Export offers them a ‘Welcome Package’ which in foreign markets. Almost ninety economic and trade commissioners includes an equipped office space at no cost for a three-month period across all continents provide free guidance to SMEs, target potential and a broad range of services. local prospects and partners, organise matchmaking events... Concrete initiatives in Brussels and abroad include trade missions, contact days, invitations of decision makers and collective stands at international trade fairs.

Chaussée de Charleroi 112 1060 Brussels T: +32 2 800 40 00 [email protected] www.invest-export.brussels

Bénédicte Carole Florence WILDERS MONÉ LANSMANNE Chief Executive Area Manager Africa Assistant Area Director - Export Manager - Export

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 169 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) FINANCE FISCAL DEPARTMENT FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

Within the Federal Public Service Finance, the Fiscal Department for “Invest in Belgium, increase your profit”, with that mission statement Foreign Investments assists foreign investors and investors already we would like to keep promoting Belgium with foreign investors. We established in Belgium on tax matters. inform them of the attractive tax regimes Belgium has to offer with regard to foreign investments and assist them in their contact with This team of experts was established in 1997 and is placed under the Belgian tax administrations. The ultimate objective is creating jobs and direct authority of the Chairman of the Management Committee. economic expansion in Belgium.

This public service works free of charge and on a flexible, non- bureaucratic and investor oriented basis. The Department handles the projects disclosed to her in a strictly confidential way. The officials remain subjected to a strict obligation of professional secrecy.

Parliament Corner Wetstraat 24 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 578 61 99 [email protected] finance.belgium.be/en

Bart ADAMS International Tax Expert

170 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The office of Didier Reynders, Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs develops foreign policy and strategy to defend the Belgian interests abroad.

Minister Didier Reynders attaches particular importance to economic relation within the Belgian foreign policy framework, thereby serving the regional entities and the Belgian Economic actors.

After twelve years as Finance Minister, representing Belgium at Ecofin and Eurogroup’s meetings, Minister Didier Reynders is particularly attentive to the Eurozone situation and the European policy.

EGMONT I Rue des Petits Carmes 15 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 501 85 91 [email protected] www.diplomatie.belgium.be

Skander David NASRA MARECHAL Advisor Spokesman - Director of communication

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 171 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN TRADE

The office of Pieter De Crem, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, As former Minister of Defence (2007 – 2014) and Deputy Prime develops export policy and strategy to assist Belgian companies Minister (2013 – 2014), Pieter De Crem has a profound knowledge of abroad. global trends and developments. He is a strong advocate of economic missions chaired by HRH Princess Astrid, as they have clearly The Belgian economy is among the most open, export-oriented demonstrated their usefulness, both for the participating countries economies in the world and relies heavily on unrestricted, free and and the countries visited. mutual beneficial trade. With his policy, Pieter De Crem wants to foster trade to and from Belgium, and contribute to a healthy and sustainable economic growth.

Hertogstraat 61 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 233 50 11 [email protected] diplomatie.belgium.be/en

Ignace Tim MICHAUX VAN BELLEGHEM Advisor Advisor & Spokesman

172 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE (FPS) FOREIGN AFFAIRS, FOREIGN TRADE & DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

The Federal Public Service (FPS) Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and • Defending Belgian interests abroad. Development Cooperation manages Belgium’s foreign relations. Belgium’s Foreign Affairs network is comprised of 140 embassies, • Promoting a stable, fair, and thriving world community based on consulates and representations throughout the world. solidarity.

As an organisation with solid and long-standing experience in foreign • Combating global poverty by coordinating a high-level of relations, the FPS channels its expertise into actions geared towards cooperation. the following objectives:

EGMONT I Rue des Petits Carmes 15 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 501 81 11 [email protected] www.diplomatie.belgium.be

Anick Mattias VAN CALSTER VAN HECKE Director General of Advisor Bilateral Affairs

BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION 173 REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

FLANDERS INVESTMENT & TRADE (FIT) GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS

The Flanders Investment & Trade agency promotes sustainable At another level Flanders Investment & Trade enhances Flanders’ international business, in the interest of both Flanders-based position as the gateway to Europe for inward investors. companies and overseas enterprises. The agency identifies, informs, advises and supports overseas Whatever sector you are involved in, Flanders Investment & Trade enterprises by establishing production and research facilities, contact will help you establish contact with the Flemish companies you are centers, headquarters, logistics operations and so on in Flanders, the looking for. northern region of Belgium.

This includes not only products or services you may be sourcing, but Do visit our website and discover our worldwide network. also various types of business relationships, from joint ventures to technology transfers.

Koning Albert II-laan 37 1030 Brussels T: +32 2 504 87 11 [email protected] www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com

Claire Catherine Christophe Arianne TILLEKAERTS VAN RANSBEECK BOONE VAN den HEUVEL CEO Area Manager Sub- Area Manager Assistant Area Saharan Africa Manager

174 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS (BELGIUM) CABINET OF THE MINISTER-PRESIDENT AND MINISTER FOR FOREIGN POLICY AND IMMOVABLE HERITAGE

Flanders is the autonomous northern region of Belgium with Brussels Moreover, the government of Flanders wants to assume by 2020 a as its capital. It is the gateway to Europe. leading position among the best performing European regions.

For many centuries, Flanders has been at the crossroads of European Enhancing the international interaction with emerging as well as development, with scientists, painters, entrepreneurs and politicians mature markets is one of the cornerstones of this ambitious plan. shaping the future of our continent, combining revolutionary techniques with state-of-the-art talent and know-how. Via its elaborated network abroad of investment and trade promotion offices, and in strong cooperation with the federal Belgian authorities, Today, in the same spirit of combining innovative know-how with the government of Flanders seeks and showcases business natural talent and craftsmanship, we continue to shape our region opportunities in a great variety of sectors. within a modern and dynamic Europe.

Martelaarsplein 19 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 552 60 00 [email protected] www.vlaanderen.be

Pascal WALRAVE Counsellor International Business Development

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GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS (BELGIUM) CABINET OF THE MINISTER FOR WORK, ECONOMY, INNOVATION AND SPORT

“Together we can achieve more”, this is the motto Flemish minister a new impetus to this tradition, by intensifying cooperation between Philippe Muyters takes to heart with regard to his policies of Work, different innovative players in various sectors. Flanders aims to do Economy, Innovation and Sports. this on the basis of a true triple-helix of public authorities, knowledge institutions and companies. Every Euro the Government of Flanders Its location in the heart of Europe and the presence of lively cities invests in R&D must produce a multiplier effect in the form of additional such as Brussels, Ghent and the world port of Antwerp, have endowed private investment. After all, companies that share knowledge and work Flanders with an open view to the world. It has led to its most important together with knowledge institutions not only spread the risk, but often strength: Flanders is a dazzling meeting place of various people, also achieve better results. cultures and industries. To lead the way in today’s open economy, it is in other words key More specifically, Flanders has a long and fruitful tradition of innovative not to withdraw into oneself. The innovation of the future lies in cooperation between universities, research institutes and the industry. multidisciplinary and international cooperation today. “Together, we Through his new cluster policy, Flemish minister Muyters wants to give can achieve more”.

Martelaarsplein 7 1000 Brussels T: +32 2 552 61 00 [email protected] www.vlaanderen.be

Thomas POLLET Spokesperson & deputy head of the minister’s office

176 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION GOVERNMENT OF THE BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION CABINET OF SECRETARY OF STATE CÉCILE JODOGNE

Brussels, capital of Belgium, is an international city like no other. As education, construction & infrastructure, consultancy and financial the decision-making heart of Europe, it has become an international sectors. capital, where global opinion leaders meet to influence and do business, yet it remains small enough to allow its inhabitants to enjoy Due to its central geographical location and unique status as the all the advantages of a human-size city. capital of Europe, Brussels is one of the world’s largest centers for international organisations, NGOs, industry associations, interest The Brussels-Capital Region accounts for approximately 20% of groups and diplomatic missions. Belgium’s GDP. At least 85% of the Region’s economy consists of service activities. For foreign investors, Brussels is the place to be to run a business with a European focus at a reasonable cost. Aside from being a top business location in general, the Brussels- Capital Region is home to thriving ICT, energy & environment,

Botanic Building Boulevard Saint-Lazare 10 14th Floor 1210 Brussels T: +32 2 517 12 59 [email protected] www.cecilejodogne.be

Gauthier Jérôme LEJEUNE DE MOT Advisor Foreign Trade Head of Communication

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GOVERNMENT OF WALLONIA – PRIVATE OFFICE OF MINISTER PIERRE-YVES JEHOLET VICE-PRESIDENT AND MINISTER OF ECONOMY, INDUSTRY, RESEARCH, INNOVATION, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF THE WALLOON GOVERNMENT

The Private Office of Minister Jeholet is in charge of the economic Wallonia is located in the heart of Europe, at the crossroads of major and industrial development of Wallonia, scientific research, the roads, rivers, rail and air routes. The Region benefits from a highly digitalization of the Walloon economy as well as the employment and skilled labour force and an extensive area for the development of new training policy of the Region. The cornerstone of the regional economic economic activities. The Private Office of Minister Jeholet relies on strategy is the Marshall Plan. It revolves around six competitiveness the Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (AWEX) for the promotion of clusters. The clusters are based on alliances and cooperation between exports and attraction of foreign investments. small, medium and large enterprises, universities and research centres involved in the following sectors: transport and logistics, healthcare, mechanical engineering, aeronautics and space, agri-food and cleantech.

Rue Kefer 2 5100 Namur T: +32 81 23 42 11 www.jeholet.be

Philippe Brice Nicolas BOURY GILSON REYNDERS Chief of staff Advisor - Foreign Spokesman Trade

178 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION PROVINCE OF WALLOON BRABANT

Walloon Brabant is a province of 400,000 inhabitants, very close to • To support the companies from Walloon Brabant present in the Brussels, with 21,400 companies, an outstanding international degree mission and to help them in their dealings with the authorities or of openness (102.6), 15.8 billion euros in exports, a world-renowned with their partners in Côte d’Ivoire; university (UCL) and one of the highest graduation rates in Europe. A • To establish contacts with authorities and with companies in Côte leading economic player. d’Ivoire which might be interested in services, products or know- how that can be found in Walloon Brabant. The Governor’s missions include supporting the economic activity of his Province. His presence is the result of fruitful contacts established with HE the Ambassador of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to Belgium. The governor’s objectives for this mission are:

Chaussée de Bruxelles 61 1300 Wavre T: +32 10 23 67 69 [email protected] www.gouverneurbw.be

Gilles MAHIEU Governor

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WALLONIA EXPORT- INVESTMENT AGENCY WALLONIA REGION The Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (AWEX) is the governmental with SOFINEX, in their international operations. AWEX also encourages agency of the Walloon Region of Belgium in charge of promoting companies and consultants to work with international financial foreign trade and attracting foreign investment. institutions.

As a foreign trade agency, AWEX carries out a mission of promotion As a foreign investment agency, AWEX is the one-stop shop for foreign and information to the benefit of both Wallonia and foreign business investors interested in investing in Wallonia. AWEX assistance to community. AWEX assists buyers, importers and foreign prospects potential foreign investors includes site location services, information by providing information on Wallonia’s export potential. As an export on grants, labour and social legislation, fiscal incentives. The Agency partner for Wallonia-based companies, AWEX provides a wide range also off ers a pro-active follow-up service to investors established in of export-oriented services (market surveys, organisation of trade Wallonia. missions, participation in trade shows, export incentives…). Outside Belgium, AWEX relies on a network of more than 100 trade In addition, AWEX brings assistance to Walloon exporting companies and economic representatives covering some 120 markets and over in order to identify the most interesting funding and supports them, 20 international organisations.

Place Sainctelette 2 1080 Bruxelles T: +32 2 421 82 11 [email protected] www.awex-export.be www.wallonia.be

Pascale Dominque Marysol Hubert DELCOMMINETTE DELATTRE MICHEZ-SMETS SIEMES CEO Director Middle East Project Manager International Finance and Africa Africa Advisor

180 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION WALLONIE-BRUXELLES INTERNATIONAL (WBI)

Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI) is the public body in charge the Unit creates synergies in the internationalization of academia, of international relations of Wallonia and the French-speaking research centers and companies of Wallonia-Brussels. The Unit is Community of Belgium. The relations with foreign partners proceed notably coordinating the WBI network of Scientific Liaison Officer on a bilateral (ability to sign treaties) or multilateral level (representation as well as the Research & Innovation Platform, a multi-stakeholder within international organisations such as the OECD, the Council of the initiative that brings together the main actors of Wallonia-Brussels in EU, the Council of Europe and specialized organisations of the UNO the fields of science, technology and creativity. (ILO, UNIDO, UNESCO...).

The main objective of the Research & Innovation Unit of WBI is to promote partnerships and build networks between research and innovation actors of Wallonia-Brussels and other countries. By stimulating international cooperation in an open innovation approach,

Place Sainctelette 2 1080 Brussels T: +32 2 421 83 44 [email protected] www.wbi.be

Pascale Hubert DELCOMMINETTE GOFFINET CEO Head of Research and Innovation Unit

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Mobile: +32 472 30 26 78 [email protected] www.belgianeconomicmission.be

Pascaline DE SPLENTER Coordinator for Press and Transport Logistics

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184 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION HOTEL OF THE MISSION

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SOFITEL ABIDJAN HOTEL IVOIRE

Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire Boulevard Hassan II 08 Bp 01 Abidjan 08 Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire T: +225 22 48 26 26 www.sofitel.com/Sofitel/Abidjan‎

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188 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION ECONOMIC PROFILE OF BELGIUM, THE HEART OF EUROPE

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ECONOMIC PROFILE OF BELGIUM, THE HEART OF EUROPE

Belgium is a Federal Kingdom comprised of three Regions (the Flemish with excellent math and science education, top-notch management Region, the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital Region) and three schools and a strong propensity for on-the-job training. These elements Communities (the Flemish, the French and the German Communities). contribute to an overall high capacity to innovate. Belgium has a population of 11.3 million inhabitants (2016 est.) and is GDP (Gross Domestic Product) reached €410.2 billion in 2015 and one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. Brussels is €421.6 billion in 2016. Despite the financial and economic turmoil that called the ‘Capital of Europe’ because it is host to the headquarters of has plagued Europe in recent years, Belgium’s GDP kept increasing the European Commission, the Council of Ministers and the European (+1.5% in 2015 and +1.2% in 2016). Parliament. Other major international organizations, such as NATO, Belgium also remains a high income country, with a GDP per capita of are also located in Belgium’s capital. That is how Brussels ranks as €37,400 in 2016 (Source: Eurostat). the world’s number three city (after London and Washington, D.C.) in terms of the number of accredited journalists and fourth in terms of the According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Belgium was the 11th number of international meetings and seminars held. exporter and 13th importer of goods worldwide in 2016 with a share of 2.5% and 2.3% respectively. Belgium’s own goods market is characterized With a surface of 30,500 km2, Belgium is one of the smallest member by high levels of competition and an environment that facilitates new states of the European Union. Nevertheless, it is a significant player business creation. Business operations are also distinguished by high in the world economy. Belgium scores particularly well for its export- levels of sophistication and professional management. driven economy and investment attractiveness. Its small size and Last year it also ranked as the 13th exporter and 12th importer of limited internal market are the main factors behind the strong export services worldwide with a share of 2.2% and 2.3% respectively. culture in Belgium. Moreover, due to its well-developed infrastructure, Belgium has taken 3rd place on the annual KOF Index of Globalization good living standards, central location and highly-skilled workforce, during the last three years, after being first in both 2012 and 2013. Belgium is also praised by foreign investors. This index measures the economic, social and political dimensions of Belgium boasts an exceptional higher education and training system, globalization.

190 BELGIAN ECONOMIC MISSION TRADE RELATIONS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

Belgium is indeed your ideal partner because of its strategic location in the heart of Europe, its flourishing economy with stable growth and the unwavering confidence of consumers and investors.

BELGIAN EXPORTS BELGIAN IMPORTS TO THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE FROM THE REPUBLIC OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE 2014 12 months € 243.1 million 2014 12 months € 462.2 million 2015 12 months € 270.6 million 2015 12 months € 576.8 million 2016 12 months € 292.1 million 2016 12 months € 685.8 million 2017 6 months € 179.8 million 2017 6 months € 291.5 million

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Participants Brochure 24 > 31 October 2015

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