On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, a high-level roundtable focused on transforming African markets brought together some of the continent’s most influential economic leaders. Titled “The Big Push: Africa Shapes the Markets,” the event was jointly chaired by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, representing the African Union.
Among the key speakers was Miriem Bensalah Chaqroun, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Eaux Minérales d’Oulmès, who joined a panel of African and global decision-makers to discuss ways to unlock the continent’s economic potential. Her remarks centered on the urgent need to establish concrete frameworks that both secure investment and spark innovation across Africa.
Bensalah Chaqroun emphasized that without a stable and predictable regulatory environment, meaningful and lasting development would remain out of reach. She pointed to risk mitigation tools—especially those tied to job-creating, locally rooted initiatives—as essential to building more resilient communities. “This is how Agenda 2063 can evolve from a vision into a tangible reality,” she asserted.
Her message was clear: the private sector must take the lead in this transformation by fostering long-term partnerships, launching actionable initiatives, and maintaining a responsible commitment to sustainable growth throughout the continent.
