Explore every episode of the podcast ARISE Voices

▶️🔴 LIVE NOW – Episode 27 of #ARISEVoices with Cris Douty

This new episode takes us into the world of virtual reality and immersive creation with Cris Douty, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Poénian Club and Poénian Studio in Côte d’Ivoire.

From culture to industry, Chris explains how VR can become a real engine for Africa’s development, far beyond gaming and entertainment.

In this episode, we explore:


🔹 How immersive technologies can make learning more accessible, engaging, and effective


🔹 Why VR is a powerful tool for training in fields like industry, healthcare, and technical skills


🔹 How digital creativity can help reconnect young people with African heritage


🔹 Why building local ecosystems of creators and innovators is key to Africa’s tech future

Virtual reality gives African students, creators and professionals a way to train, experiment and learn without waiting for expensive equipment or physical infrastructure.

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▶️🔴 LIVE NOW – Episode 26 of #ARISEVoices with Franck Kié

We welcome Franck Kié, cybersecurity consultant, entrepreneur, and Secretary General of the Cyber Africa Forum, for a conversation dedicated to Africa’s digital sovereignty.

A few key takeaways from the episode:

🔹 Why cybersecurity is everyone’s concern, not just a technical issue for experts or governments

🔹 The risks that citizens, companies, and industrial operators face every day across Africa

🔹 How cybersecurity supports Africa’s industrialisation and digital transformation

🔹 Why a strong African cybersecurity ecosystem relies on local skills, innovation, and public private collaboration

The message is clear: securing data and systems is now essential for resilient and competitive African economies.

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🎙️ Cette semaine, Bamba Lo, fondateur et CEO de PAPS, partage son parcours et sa vision de la logistique comme levier de transformation pour l’Afrique.

Avec PAPS, il repense l’accès aux biens essentiels à l’échelle régionale, même dans les zones les plus isolées.

Il revient sur :
🔺 Les défis concrets du scale-up en Afrique
🔺 Ce que signifie construire une entreprise engagée sur le long terme

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Join Dave Detechenou, ESG Manager at Arise IIP, as he delves into ARISE's dedication to sustainability and how industrial zones are playing a pivotal role in Africa’s green transformation.

In this episode, Dave covers:

🔺 The power of global partnerships in advancing sustainability

🔺 ARISE’s commitment to reducing emissions and empowering local communities

🔺 The creation of green jobs and the integration of circular economy principles

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What does it take to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation? Ayaan ADAM, Senior Director and CEO at AFC Capital Partners, shares her expert perspective on the power of private investment in shaping the continent’s future.

Key insights from this episode:

🔺 Driving sustainable industrialisation through strategic financing

🔺 The role of private capital in boosting infrastructure and employment

🔺 Unlocking new investment frontiers for long-term growth

🔺 Rethinking financial models to support Africa’s ambitions

A deep dive into the financial engines powering Africa’s next chapter.

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ARISE IIP has been on an exciting journey, attending top-tier textile events worldwide and forging strategic alliances with leading brands. One of these key moments took place at Texworld Apparel Sourcing in Paris, where we sat down with @Vikas Budhiraja, Sr. Vice President Marketing (Textiles & Apparels), to discuss the future of sustainable industrialisation in Africa.

An opportunity for us to go back over a few points:

🔺 The role of global partnerships in advancing sustainability

🔺 ARISE IIP’s efforts to reduce CO₂ and other greenhouse gas emissions in textile production

🔺 The impact of industrialisation on job creation and skills development in local economies

🔺 How circular economy principles are shaping the future of textile manufacturing

From carbon neutrality to responsible production, this conversation highlights ARISE IIP’s commitment to a greener, more resilient industry.

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Conversation avec Denis Motte, cofondateur d’EVtech et pionnier de la mobilité électrique en Côte d’Ivoire, pour découvrir l’importance croissante de la mobilité durable à travers l’Afrique.

Dans cet épisode, Denis aborde :

🔺 Comment la mobilité électrique peut répondre aux défis énergétiques

🔺 Le rôle de l’innovation dans la construction d’un avenir plus vert

🔺 Les opportunités de création d’emplois et de développement régional

🚗 Avec plus de 60 bornes de recharge déjà implantées à Abidjan et des plans ambitieux d’expansion, cette conversation met en lumière le potentiel transformateur des technologies vertes pour l’avenir de l’Afrique.

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Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Hélène Daba Diouf, the visionary entrepreneur behind Sisters Of Afrika. This remarkable brand not only showcases the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Africa but also empowers local communities.

In this episode, we explore:
🌍 Helene's journey from corporate to entrepreneurship
👗 The impact of local textiles on the African fashion industry
🌱 Her commitment to youth empowerment through the Meun Ngako Foundation

Learn more about how initiatives such as Sisters of Africa and ARISE IIP are transforming the textile landscape, creating value and promoting local talent.

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This September, tune in for an engaging episode featuring Kevin Akpali, Direct Transport CIS Executive, as he delves into key topics around maritime transport and infrastructure in West Africa.

In this episode, discover:

🚢 The critical role of ports in regional trade 🔗 How tailored logistics solutions are fortifying supply chains ⚡ The challenges and advancements in port digitalisation

Listen now to explore the logistics landscape and its impact on Africa’s infrastructure development.

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Accélérer le développement de l'économie numérique en Côte d'Ivoire avec Florence Fadika.

Rejoignez-nous pour cet entretien avec Florence Fadika, conseillère technique du ministre ivoirien de la communication et de l'économie numérique. Florence a joué un rôle crucial dans la mise en place de la loi Start-up ivoirienne, visant à stimuler l'émergence et la croissance des start-up dans le pays.

🔗 Dans cet épisode, nous explorerons les stratégies pour améliorer l'accès au numérique de la population ivoirienne, en discutant du développement des infrastructures et des initiatives éducatives pour assurer un accès universel aux ressources numériques.

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Yanis Arnopoulos, CEO du groupe Arno, nous plonge dans les défis et opportunités du développement durable sur le continent africain. Avec une vision claire pour l'avenir énergétique et social de l'Afrique, Yanis est un acteur majeur de l’économie de la région.

🔗 Rejoignez notre discussion sur l'impact transformateur de ces initiatives et découvrez la vision de Yanis pour un futur prospère de l'Afrique, guidé par le développement durable et les responsabilités sociales.

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🌍 Dive into the Future of African Agriculture with Nche Wadike!

Join us in Episode 16 of #ARISEVoices as we sit down with Nche Wadike, CEO of Victoria Farms. From logistics to leading a sustainable aquaculture business, Nche shares his inspiring journey and vision for revolutionizing agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.

In this episode, we explore:

🐟 Innovative fish farming practices driving economic growth and job creation.

🌱 Environmental sustainability measures in aquaculture.

🌾 The integration of fish farming into local value chains for enhanced food security.

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🌱 Découvrez l'agriculture innovante avec Joseph-Olivier BILEY !

Fondateur de JooL International et acteur clé du paysage technologique agricole en Côte d'Ivoire, Joseph est à l'avant-garde de la révolution agricole en Afrique.

💬 Dans cet épisode, Joseph partage des perspectives sur les projets d'irrigation par drone et comment ces technologies avancées ouvrent la voie à un secteur agricole plus durable et plus efficace sur le continent.

🔗 Rejoignez notre discussion sur l'impact transformateur de telles innovations et découvrez la vision de Joseph pour un futur prospère du continent, piloté par l'innovation technologique.

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Join us each month as we engage in insightful conversations with key figures driving sustainable development across the African continent.

In this episode, we are discussing with Emily Barran, Green Industrialisation Lead at Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A).

📈 Delve into Emily's engagement as she unveils the opportunities, challenges, and ambitions for Africa's sustainable development in global sustainability efforts.

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🎙️ #ARISEVoices Episode 1️⃣3️⃣ | PODCAST - Benjamin Okonkwo

Join us each month as we delve into the lives and impacts of individuals who are shaping Africa's future and adding significant value in their respective fields.

In this episode, we're thrilled to engage in conversation with Benjamin Okonkwo, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting Manager at The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

📈 Discover Benjamin's remarkable efforts in steering African youth towards entrepreneurial success through the empowering strategies and support systems of The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

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Dans cet épisode, nous discutons avec Gilles Yabi, expert en développement économique et fondateur du West Africa Think Tank (WATHI).

Gilles partage ses insights uniques sur le rôle crucial du secteur privé en Afrique, abordant des sujets comme les défis majeurs, les opportunités de croissance, et l'impact socio-économique de ce secteur. C'est une conversation enrichissante qui ne manquera pas d'éclairer et d'inspirer.

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🎙️ #ARISEVoices 1️⃣1️⃣ | Arlette Bashizi

This month, we talk with Arlette, an award-winning documentary photojournalist.

She shares with us her journey in Gabon, at the Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ), where she captured the essence of wood in a photo, which has been named among the year's best by The New York Times in 2022.

See the photo and whole story on Arlette's website at this link: https://www.arlettebashizi.com/11293028-newyorktimes-gabon-forest

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🎙️ #ARISEVoices 🔟 | David Luke

Tenth episode of the #ARISEVoices podcast, a regular short interview with members and key players in the industrialisation process in Africa. Each month we discuss #industrialisation in #Africa, public-private partnerships and the creation of local value chains, among other topics.

This month we talk to David Luke, Strategic Director at LSE's Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa.

He shares with us his vision for the future of sustainable industrialization in Africa, and tell us about his recent research on the subject.

👂🏾 Check out this new edition of #ARISEVoices.

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Here is the episode 9 of the #ARISEVoices podcast, a regular short interview with key members of ARISE IIP who share their expert insight on #industrialisation in #Africa, public-private partnerships and building local value chains, among other topics.

This month, we speak with Marlène Ngoyi, CEO of FEDA.

💬 "One of FEDA’s ambition is to ensure that we deploy at least 2 or $3 billion of capital to promote as you know, something that's very dear to us to promote industrialization in Africa, intra-africa trade and value add export development."

👂🏾 Check out this new edition of #ARISEVoices.

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Voici le huitième épisode du podcast ARISE Voices, un court entretien régulier avec un cadre supérieur de l'équipe d'ARISE IIP ou avec un membre du comité consultatif. Chaque mois, nous discutons de l'industrialisation en Afrique, des partenariats publics-privés et de la création de chaînes de valeur locales, entre autres.

Ce mois-ci, nous nous entretenons avec Laetitia Yuinang, directrice juridique chez ARISE IIP.

Elle nous fait part de l’environnement juridique et réglementaire d’Arise IIP à plusieurs échelles pour assurer des activités durables et responsables à travers le continent. 

👂🏾 Découvrez cette nouvelle édition de ARISEVoices avec Mme. Laetitia Yuinang!

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This month, we speak with Letondji Beheton, country head of ARISE IIP in the Republic of

Benin and CEO of SIPI Bénin S.A. 

🇧🇯 He shares his expert and local insight on #Benin's industrialisation model with the development of the GDIZ - Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone and its impact on the country's economy. 

👂🏾 Check out this new edition of #ARISEVoices:  

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This month, we speak with Carlos Lopes, a member of the ARISE IIP advisory board, professor and #economics expert.

He shares with us his vision for the development of the continent and the key role that #youth will have to play.

👂🏾 Check out this new edition of #ARISEVoices:

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This month, we speak to Jesper H. Boll, Managing Director of Logistics Value Chain at ARISE IIP. He tells us about the logistics solutions ARISE IIP provides and the important role of logistics in the industrialisation of the continent, which " is an important part of the solution to the fast-growing population and availability of jobs in Africa. "

👂🏾 Check out this new edition of #ARISEVoices with Jesper H. Boll

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In this month’s podcast, George Olaka, CFO of ARISE IIP, shared his perspectives on the business growth trajectory, the future of infrastructure finance in Africa and the opportunities brought about by ARISE IIP for investors and local partners.

👂🏾 Discover this new edition of #ARISEVoices with George Olaka.

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Third episode of the ARISE Voices podcast, a regular short interview with a senior ARISE IIP team or advisory board member. Each month we discuss industrialisation in Africa, Public-Private Partnerships, and building local value chains, among other topics.

This month, we speak with Colin Coleman, member of ARISE IIP's advisory board, banker, academic and public figure.

Mr. Coleman shares his expert insight on the challenges of industrialising the continent.

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Second episode of the ARISE Voices podcast, a regular short interview with a senior manager of ARISE IIP team or a member of the advisory board. Each month we discuss industrialisation in Africa, public-private partnerships and building local value chains, among others.

This month, we speak to Laureen Kouassi-Olsson, member of the ARISE IIP Advisory Board.

She shares with us Gagan Gupta's, CEO of ARISE IIP, vision for unlocking the continent's potential through sustainable industrialisation, as well as her vision and ARISE IIP's initiatives on gender equality.

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For the first episode of the ARISE Voices podcast, our first guests are Zoe Woodland, environmental consultant and Rohan Gupta, ESG manager. Both took part in our ESG management training back in 2020, led by Bhavin Vyas, Chief ESG Officer. They share their experience at Arise and tell us more about some of the projects they supported, such as our #gender and #diversity initiative, Com’ELLEs, or coordinating ESG projects on the ground in Lomé, among many others.

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