total budget
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Mobilized
1 600diaspora entrepreneurs
funded entreprises
MEET Africa – European Mobilization for Entrepreneurship in Africa – is a project aimed at developing entrepreneurship within the diaspora between Europe and Africa, implemented by Expertise France and co-financed with €8.5 million by the European Union and the French Development Agency.
The MEET Africa program was born from a shared vision and desire between two continents. Africa is a continent full of potential and innovations, and its European diaspora serves as a dynamic and legitimate bridge.
MEET Africa’s purpose lies in empowering entrepreneurs to contribute to economic development and job creation in their countries of origin. The project aims to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem between the diaspora and European and African support actors by providing them with dedicated resources. It targets diasporas from Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia, who aspire to start businesses in their home countries.
The MEET Africa HUB, available to all diaspora entrepreneurs, is an information, networking, and matchmaking platform coordinated by ANIMA.
From providing targeted information and connecting with support actors to offering guidance and funding opportunities, MEET Africa strives to be the organic and organized network for diaspora entrepreneurs.
Countries covers by the project
Cameroon
Ivory Coast
Mali
Morocco
Senegal
Tunisia
Project partners
The MEET Africa 2nd edition program is co-financed by the European Union and the French Development Agency. It is implemented by Expertise France in partnership with GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and Anima Investment Network.
Project objectives
The MEET Africa 2 program aims to support entrepreneurship within diasporas between Europe and Africa and mobilize entrepreneurship support ecosystems.
MOBILIZE
all actors supporting entrepreneurs in Europe and Africa
SUPPORT
inspiring projects through a technical support program and seed funding
CREATE AND ANIMATE
a network through the development of the MEET Africa Hub, an orientation and matchmaking platform
MOBILIZE
the African diaspora in France through the MEET Africa Entrepreneur-Euro-African Forum
Results and impacts
- The MEET Africa Hub, a platform for African diaspora entrepreneurs coordinated by ANIMA co-constructed with the actors of entrepreneurship
- The MEET Africa Entrepreneur Diaspora Forum held in Paris on February 11, 2023, organized by ANIMA, gathered over 3500 participants
- 10 country-specific “MEET the Network” workshops engaging with local entrepreneurial ecosystems
- 12 “Experience Sharing” webinars dedicated to diaspora entrepreneurs’ support opportunities
- An entrepreneurship support program prepared by renowned experts from the 6 partner countries
- Strengthening technical support actors for entrepreneurship through capacity building, networking, and specialized technical assistance
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Project Team
The success of our project hinges upon our collective commitment and the varied expertise of our team. Meet the passionate professionals employing their skills to contribu.te to the project.
Virginie Ruyer
Project Manager & Morocco Office Manager
Mame Diallo
Web Project Manager
Auriane Banse
Project Manager Administration & Finance
Manon SPINA
Communication Officer
Lauriane AMMOUCHE
Communication Manager
Emmanuel NOUTARY
Delegate General
The African diaspora in France has all the assets to serve as a bridge between France and the countries of origin.
General Delegate ANIMA