In many societies, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, gender inequalities impact core values such as self-determination, dignity and freedom, which in turn influence financial inclusion. Contrary to popular belief, financial inclusion alone does not lead to gender equality.

However, the financial services industry can be both a catalyst and a barometer for gender equality.

Let’s meet for a webinar on the topic:

“Gender and the Financial Sector: How can we improve women’s empowerment through financial inclusion? ”

At the microphone of Joelle KABAYO, for the FPM, will intervene:

Ms. Safia IBRAHIM, Director of the French Development Agency in DRC
Mrs. Espérance BELAU, Vice-President of the National Commission of Women Entrepreneurs of the FEC
Mrs. Edwige TAKASSI, Managing Director of Women in Financial Inclusion Consulting and Head of the Women Empowerment component of Ishango

The renewable energy sector has been particularly dynamic in recent years at the global level.
More than a collective awareness, this ecological trend seems to be driven by the good profitability of these projects.

At the microphone of Samuel Martin, Expert in renewable energy, will intervene :

-Caroline NIJLAND, Founder & Director of HELIOS INFINITAS

-Alexandre COSTER, Founder & CEO of BAOBAB + Group

-Kabeya KANYONGA, Managing Director, BAOBAB DRC Group

Webinar on: “the assessment and lessons learned 1 year after the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis”. Are we finally out of the crisis? One year after the health crisis that impacted our financial, economic and social system … The FPM returns to discuss in depth “the balance sheet and lessons learned 1 year after the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis”.

At the microphone of Alexandra KIZIZIE UKABA General Manager Africa of METANESIS GROUP
With as panelists :- Jean Claude THETIKA, Director General of FPM ASBL
– Carlos KALAMBAY KABANGU, Managing Director of FPM SA
– Jules NDAMBU, FRM Senior Risk Expert, Founder of Impact Analytics Group
– Beth WARNE, Senior Analyst, Public Policy at The Economist Intelligence Unit

Webinar of the FPM SA on COVID-19 Guarantee Fund for MSMEs in DRC: Expectations of the sector and possible solutions.
The speakers were:
– Carlos Kalambay Kabangu, DG of FPM SA
– H.E. Justin Kalumba, Minister of Middle Classes, SMEs and Handicrafts
– Mamie Kalonda, CEO of FINCA DRC and PCA of ANIMF
– Daniel Kavula, Deputy Director in charge of Banks and other financial intermediaries
– Eric Mboma, African Garantee Fund.

Insurance sector: impact of the COVID-19 health crisis and development opportunities.

At the FPM microphone, Alexandra UKABA-KIZIZIE (General Manager Africa of METANESIS Group) speaks on :

– Patrice BUABUA, Deputy General Manager of SFA Congo
– Mamie KALONDA, General Manager of FINCA DRC
– Serge CARREIN, Insurance Expert of CREDASSUR Group

Webinar on financial risk management in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.
At the microphone of the FPM, Alexandra UKABA-KIZIZIE (Managing Director Africa of the METANESIS Group) brings in:
– Philip SIGWART, Chief Executive Officer of BAOBAB Group
– Hugues BONSHE, CEO of BAOBAB BANK MADAGASCAR
– Esther MISHENG, Credit, audit and risk management expert at CREDASSUR Group

Webinar on the state of play of digital financial services in the DRC held on August 07, 2020.
Alexandra UKABA-KIZIZIE (Managing Director Africa of the METANESIS group) speaks at the WHF:
– Jean KABONGO, Head of Mobile and Digital Business of FINCA DRC
– Edwige TAKASSI, Senior Consultant in Inclusive Finance
– Christophe BRETAGNOLLE, Expert in PCES digitalization

Presentation by Jean Claude THETIKA (Managing Director of FPM ASBL) and Carlos KALAMBAY (Managing Director of FPM SA) on the impact of Covid-19 on the Congolese economy and financial institutions made on July 31, 2020.
At the microphone of the FPM, Alexandra UKABA-KIZIZIE (Managing Director Africa of the METANESIS group) brings in:
– Jean Claude THETIKA, Managing Director of FPM ASBL
– Carlos KALAMBAY, Managing Director of FPM SA
– Hugues BONSHE, Deputy Managing Director of EQUITY BANK CONGO
– Edwige TAKASSI, Senior Consultant in Inclusive Finance