GSF Global Advisors partners in a capacity-building program on SME development in Côte d’Ivoire.
From April 7 to 10, 2026, Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) successfully conducted a capacity-building program on SME development in Abidjan for the Ivorian government, in partnership with GUDE-PME and supported by Enterprise Singapore. GSF Global Advisors fully participated in this initiative, confirming its role as a strategic bridge between West Africa and the Singaporean ecosystem.
This program aligns with a shared commitment to SME development and private sector growth in Africa—a largely untapped market offering significant opportunities for Singaporean companies and African economies.
Four days of on-the-ground exchanges
Over four days, the program brought together GUDE-PME officials and relevant agencies in Abidjan for operational exchanges on SME ecosystem strengthening. Discussions focused on concrete public policy and implementation strategies.
Participants benefited from Singapore's experience through renowned practitioners:
- M. Wee Chin Chuanfounder of Global Sustainability Nexus, presented Singaporean SME development approaches, including SME Centres and financing access mechanisms;
- M. Saikat ChowdhuryManaging Director of Nivesal, shared practical insights on creating and managing micro and mini-industries;
- Mr. Kevin Ng, Managing Director of ThunderQuote, led a virtual session on digital transformation, including a case study on the SME Go Digital program.
Beyond technical inputs, the program provided a platform for reflection on Côte d’Ivoire's national priorities and concrete strategies to support business growth, job creation, and economic diversification.
GSF Global Advisors, committed actor in Asia-Africa cooperation
By contributing to the design and success of this program, GSF Global Advisors reaffirms its positioning as a reference actor in linking Ivorian institutions with international expertise. Through this mission, the firm confirms its ability to mobilize high-level partners and structure interventions with tangible impact on African entrepreneurial ecosystems.
GSF extends thanks to Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Enterprise Singapore, and GUDE-PME for the quality of collaboration. This initiative marks an important step and paves the way for new partnerships to strengthen Côte d’Ivoire's SME ecosystem.
