Economy - 18 January 2026
Annual Private Enterprise Day
Bamako, January 10, 2026 - Minister of Industry and Trade, Moussa Alassane Diallo, presided over the annual Private Enterprise Day ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade through the Permanent Technical Secretariat of the High Council of the Private Sector (STP-CSSP) at the National Council of Employers of Mali (CNPM).
The event was attended by the CNPM President, staff members, private sector stakeholders, startups, and numerous economic partners, emphasizing the importance of strong, committed, and digitally empowered SMEs for Mali’s economic growth.
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