JNDA BRIDGE AFRICA 2025
The leading economic gathering for the African diaspora
The 12th edition of JNDA BRIDGE AFRICA will take place on November 15, 2025, in Paris. This event offers a unique platform for dialogue and cooperation between African diasporas and the continent, with the aim of fostering investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable transformation in Africa.
Key Figures
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1,500 to 3,500 visitors expected
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50 to 80 partners involved
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Participation of investors and business angels
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1 full day, free and open to the public
Context and Ambition
With an average growth rate of 5% over the past fifteen years, Africa has established itself as a major player in the global economy, further strengthened by the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), granting access to a market of nearly 1.5 billion people. Driven by a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem—particularly women entrepreneurs and the engagement of diasporas—the continent continues to attract significant direct investment.
In this context, ANIMA Investment Network and Le Club des Bâtisseurs are organizing this new edition, following the success of the previous one which brought together more than 2,000 participants.
Event Objectives
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Promote African states’ strategies and highlight emerging opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs.
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Mobilize diasporas and their economic, financial, scientific, cultural, and sports networks.
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Connect and engage diasporas with African ecosystems to strengthen synergies.
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Showcase initiatives and programs that unite and support diaspora engagement.
A Bridge Between Africa and Its Diasporas
JNDA BRIDGE AFRICA 2025 will provide an opportunity to strengthen ties between talents, companies, investors, and institutions, fostering co-construction around the continent’s key challenges: environmental and digital transitions, talent promotion, and economic integration.
Organizer
The association Le Club des Bâtisseurs, formerly known as Club-Bordeaux-Cameroon-France, was founded by Mr. Pierre de Gaëtan NJIKAM with the support of Mr. Pierre CASTEL.
By its very nature, the association is closely connected and actively involved in the initiatives of the Pierre Castel Fund, particularly in supporting the community of entrepreneurs engaged in the Fund’s two main programs.
Missions
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Contribute to strengthening knowledge and enhancing the visibility of Africa in Bordeaux and of France in Africa.
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Initiate and foster connections between African and French decision-makers in the fields of economy, science, culture, and civil society.
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Stimulate entrepreneurship by supporting and mentoring young African creators through the Bâtisseurs Africains network.
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Organize the National Diaspora and Africa Days (JNDA).
Founded in 2006 as part of the Barcelona Process / Euromed Partnership, ANIMA is a non-profit association working in the public interest. Its mission is to promote economic development in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, while integrating social and environmental responsibility.
The network brings together around 70 member organizations from 20 countries and relies on more than 400 experts and partners. Its members include business networks, investment and export promotion agencies, public agencies responsible for international economic cooperation, as well as companies, entrepreneurs, international organizations, ministries, and diaspora actors.
The association’s headquarters is located in Marseille, with a regional office in Morocco.
Missions
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Encourage cooperation between countries to transform economies while respecting local needs and priorities.
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Improve the performance of policies and institutions that support businesses.
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Promote business models that create value for society.
Actions
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Build and connect a network of economic actors through visibility, information sharing, expertise exchange, and cooperation opportunities.
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Design and implement cooperation projects between organizations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Strengthen the capacities of organizations and countries through advisory services, training, and strategic support.
Values and Principles
ANIMA is guided by principles of fair cooperation, subsidiarity, and concrete action. The association values innovation, supports economic, social, and environmental transitions, and promotes inclusive approaches in which every partner is treated equally.
Strengths
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The agility and responsiveness of a human-scale structure.
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The legitimacy of a public-private network with on-the-ground experience.
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The credibility of a public-interest organization.
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Over 17 years of experience and the successful delivery of more than 45 cooperation projects.
