From 22 – 23 June, 2015, a Business Opportunity Seminar (BOS) was held for 46 firms and 70 participants from Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain.

The BOS provided participants with the best knowledge of the business opportunities and practical indications on how to identify, monitor and participate in the implementation of AfDB financed operations in various sectors and geographical areas.

It was organized by FRMB in collaboration with the offices of the Executive Directors along with the Commercial Attachés representing the four countries.

The event started on Monday 22 June 2015 with opening remarks by Mr. Janvier Litse, Vice-President, ORVP for the Bank, and Mr. Mariano Carpena MUNOZ, Executive Director on behalf of the participants.

In addition to the 70 external participants, some 87 Bank staff including those in Senior Management level and staff from ORVP, OPSM, OWAS, ONRI, OSHD, OSGE, OSAN, ONEC, OITC, EADI, COSP, ORPF, ORNG, ORWA, FRMB as well as 13 field offices participated in the plenary and/or bilateral meetings. Participants said it was a success.