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#7. Akwaaba to Abidjan: How Three Changemakers Are Driving Inclusion, Digital Skills & Women’s Empowerment in Côte d'Ivoire
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In this inspiring episode, AmickyCarol visits Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, to meet three dynamic leaders transforming their communities through financial inclusion, digital skills training, and diversity initiatives.
Marie-Josée Abbet shares how fintech is empowering market women to grow their businesses. Lou Vanié explains why she returned from abroad to champion diversity and inclusion. Geth Maiga reveals how Digifam has trained over 7,000 women entrepreneurs in seven cities.
From unlocking $2 trillion in untapped economic potential to celebrating Abidjan’s warm “Akwaaba” welcome, discover why Côte d'Ivoire is a rising West African powerhouse—and why now is the time to get involved.
Guests & Contact Info
Geth Maiga – Senior Programs Manager & Business Consultant
- Facebook: facebook.com/gmaiga1
- Instagram: instagram.com/gethakhenra
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/geth-semani-akhenra-maiga-9211b4110
Lou Vanié – Founder, LSV Coaching – Organizational Change Consultant
- Website: lsvcoaching.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/louvanie
- Facebook: facebook.com/LouSinforaleVanie
Marie-Josée Abbet – Senior Business Developer & Business Consultant, African Development Bank Group
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marie-josee-abbet-msc-9a8358138
- Facebook: facebook.com/mariejosee.abbet
- Instagram: instagram.com/mariejoseea_
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Chapters
1. Introduction to World Changers Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Change Agents in Abidjan (00:00:47)
3. Meet Marie Josee Abbet (MJ) (00:01:23)
4. Meet Lou Vanié (00:02:06)
5. Meet Geth Maiga (00:04:23)
6. Digital Skills and Financial Inclusion (00:06:28)
7. Why Empowering Women Matters (00:09:03)
8. The Diaspora Return Experience (00:11:33)
9. Finding Commons Values and Shared Ivorian Identity (00:15:25)
10. Discovering Abidjan and Economic Opportunities (00:18:00)
11. Closing Thoughts and Contacts (00:19:27)
12. Final Words and Podcast Conclusion (00:23:15)
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