14th FIED: Organizers Present the Initiative to the Burkinabe Minister of Foreign AffairsOuagadougou, November 25, 2025

Ouagadougou, November 18, 2025 - Led by Ms. Djelika Yeo, the delegation presented the key highlights of the event and sought the support of the Burkinabe Minister of Foreign Affairs, which they consider essential for the success of this high-level international forum. The central theme of this 14th edition is "The Role and Impact of Women on Industrialization and the Development of Local Products", and it is held under the high patronage of the President of Burkina Faso, Head of State, H.E. Captain Ibrahim Traoré.

According to the organizers, the choice of Burkina Faso as the host country has generated considerable enthusiasm among participants from many nationalities.

Minister Traoré commended the commitment of women through this initiative, highlighting its potential as a strategic tool for promoting women's entrepreneurship. He encouraged the organizers and expressed his hope that the forum would meet expectations and achieve its objectives.