CEOs visit the IKOUĒ Academy
After two months of intensive training in software development, the learners trained by IKOUĒ received, on Wednesday 27 November 2024, a visit from the CEOs of several internationally renowned companies as well as from the Office National de l’Informatique (ONI). Among the personalities present were:
- Daniel Dengou : CEO (ONI)
- Hervé Kogboma : CEO (BGFI-Bank)
- Max Francisco : CEO (Orange Centrafrique)
- Abel Azoupiou-Sourou : CEO (Burval Centrafrique)
These figures commended the initiative and encouraged the learners to persevere to the end of their journey, while reaffirming their support for the vision carried by IKOUĒ.
Purpose of the visit
This exchange aimed to discover the skills the learners had acquired during this free training, delivered by trainers from the diaspora and members of IKOUĒ. This training is part of the partnership between IKOUĒ and the ONI, through the IKOUĒ Academy programme.
Digital projects serving the country
The learners presented their work in progress, covering various digital projects focused on themes such as:
- Health
- Agriculture
- Women’s networks
- Education
- Cultural heritage
- Microcredit
They also expressed their gratitude to the promoters of IKOUĒ and their partners, in particular the Institut Pasteur de Bangui, the ONI and the Ministry of Finance and Budget, for their support.
About IKOUĒ
IKOUĒ is a Central African company centred on entrepreneurship and digital training. Its mission: to build a bridge between the diaspora and the Central African Republic, while promoting digital transformation, digital inclusion and the valuing of human capital.
The IKOUĒ project rests on several pillars:
- IKOUĒ Academy : a digital skills training programme.
- IKOUĒ Jobs : a platform connecting job seekers with companies.
- IKOUĒ Factory : an incubator for project leaders, which notably enabled the creation of the Louma e-commerce app.
- IKOUĒ Connect : a tool matching entrepreneurs with investors.
An ambition for the Central African Republic
IKOUĒ aspires to open up the Central African Republic through innovative digital solutions. With the support of its partners and initiatives such as IKOUĒ Academy, the company plays a key role in developing skills and in digital integration serving national progress.