Yamoussoukro: 3rd Joint ECOWAS-ABWA Congress
Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire
November 27-30, 2024
Theme: Sustainability, Integration, and Prosperity of West Africa
The 3rd Joint ECOWAS-ABWA Congress, organized under the theme “Sustainability, Integration, and Prosperity of West Africa”, will take place from November 27 to 30, 2024, in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. This major event will bring together experts, policymakers, economic stakeholders, and accounting professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the West African region, focusing on key issues such as economic sustainability, regional integration, and shared prosperity.
Program Overview:
The congress will span several days and cover essential topics related to the accounting profession, public finance management, and economic integration in West Africa. Here is an overview of the activities:
- Day 1: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
- 16:00-20:00 : ABWA Council Meeting (for Council members only).
- 12:00-18:00 : Participant arrivals and registration.
- 19:00 : Dinner (individual arrangements).
- Day 2: Thursday, November 28, 2024
- 06:00-08:00 : Breakfast (individual arrangements).
- 08:00-09:00 : Registration.
- 09:00-10:30 : Opening Ceremony with speeches from key figures.
- 10:30-11:00 : Coffee break.
- 11:00-12:30 : Plenary Session 1 on Public Finance Management Reforms for Value Creation and Sustainability.
- 12:30-14:00 : Plenary Session 2 on ESG – Emerging Opportunities and Challenges for the Accounting Profession.
- 14:00-15:00 : Lunch.
- 15:00-16:30 : Plenary Session 3 on Cybersecurity: Building a Collaborative IT Ecosystem in the ECOWAS Region.
- Day 3: Friday, November 29, 2024
- 06:00-08:00 : Breakfast (individual arrangements).
- 09:00-10:30 : Plenary Session 4 on Professional Ethics and Lessons from Recent Financial Scandals.
- 10:30-12:00 : Plenary Session 5 on ECOWAS’s Roadmap for Achieving the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Aspirations.
- 12:30-13:00 : Closing Ceremony with closing speeches and remarks.
- 13:00-14:00 : Group lunch.
- 14:00-18:00 : Special excursion for participants.
- 19:00-22:30 : Gala Dinner.
- Day 4: Saturday, November 30, 2024
- 07:00-11:00 : Breakfast and departure of participants.
This congress is a unique opportunity for professionals and institutions to meet, exchange ideas, and strengthen ties between ECOWAS member countries in the areas of accounting, public finance management, sustainable development, and economic integration.
Organizer
The Order of Chartered Accountants of Côte d’Ivoire is the organization responsible for the regulation and representation of the accounting profession in the country. Under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, its mission is to promote and develop the profession by ensuring adherence to ethical standards, the quality of services provided by its members, and their ongoing professional training.
The Order safeguards the public interest by ensuring that Chartered Accountants maintain high standards of integrity and competence. It plays a key role in the development and implementation of national and regional accounting standards in collaboration with various public and private entities. The organization is also committed to combating the illegal practice of the profession and promoting the integration of young graduates.
Its core values are integrity, excellence, commitment, innovation, and respect, which guide all its actions and initiatives. The Order is distinguished by its dedication to placing public protection at the heart of its concerns, while offering accessible and responsive services to its members, prospective professionals, and the general public.
