Yaoundé: COLFINI 2 – Second Edition of the International Financial Conference
📍 Yaoundé, Cameroon | 📅 April 23–24, 2026
📌 Venue: Hilton Hotel Yaoundé
Main Theme
“Regional Financial Market and Structured Finance Engineering for Infrastructure Projects in the CEMAC Region”
High Patronage
Ministry of Finance of Cameroon
Institutional Partnership
Central African Financial Market Supervisory Commission (COSUMAF)
Format
Plenary sessions • Expert panels • Technical workshops • Institutional networking
I. A Key Financial Event for the CEMAC Region
Following a first edition focused on sovereign debt and restructuring mechanisms, COLFINI returns with a strengthened ambition: to position the regional financial market as a strategic lever for infrastructure financing in the CEMAC region.
In a context marked by budgetary constraints, dependence on external financing, and increasing pressure on public debt, the event serves as a platform for reflection and co-creation of solutions tailored to the region’s economic realities.
II. Context and Challenges
Infrastructure development (energy, transport, water, telecommunications, public facilities) is a key driver of economic growth for CEMAC member states.
Despite the existence of a structured financial market, available local liquidity, and significant investor potential, these resources remain insufficiently mobilized for long-term project financing.
COLFINI 2 aims to:
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strengthen financial engineering
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promote innovation in market instruments
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enhance local expertise
III. Conference Objectives
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Promote the regional financial market
Highlight its role in sustainable financing and economic development -
Develop an operational CEMAC framework
Propose mechanisms inspired by international best practices -
Promote local expertise
Position regional stakeholders as key partners in major infrastructure projects
IV. Target Audience
The conference will bring together:
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Public decision-makers and government representatives
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Banks and financial institutions
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Financial market intermediaries
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Experts and consultants
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Public and private companies
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Financial market regulators
V. Key Topics
1. CEMAC Financial Market Assessment
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Market overview
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Underutilization of local liquidity
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Analysis of existing instruments
2. Financial Inclusion and Resource Mobilization
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Digital solutions (Mobile Money, Orange Money)
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Diaspora investments
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International case studies
3. Market Development
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Role of institutional investors
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Sovereign funds and public-private co-investment platforms
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Infrastructure-focused funds
4. Financial Innovation and Liquidity
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Long-term bonds and green bonds
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Participatory treasury bills
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Securitization of PPP projects
5. Capacity Building
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Regional project pooling
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Technical skills development
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Partnerships with international institutions (AfDB, World Bank, IFC, Proparco)
VI. Expected Outcomes
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Improved understanding of the CEMAC financial market
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Practical and actionable recommendations
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Increased visibility of local expertise
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Strengthened dialogue between public and private stakeholders
VII. Strategic Support
THINQ ADVISORY
Consulting firm specialized in strategic marketing, commercial performance, and customer experience
Organizer
CONTACTURER Group is an independent financial institution that provides economic, financial, and commercial solutions tailored to the needs of governments, companies, institutions, and individuals. With operations in Africa (particularly within the CEEAC region), as well as in North America and the Middle East, it acts as an intermediary between project developers and investors to facilitate access to financing.
The organization aims to become a reference player in the CEMAC region by promoting a financial approach adapted to African realities, with a focus on supporting investment and the development of productive sectors.
Founded in 2021, Horus Investment Capital is a financial institution operating in Central Africa, specializing in structuring financing solutions for both public and private sector stakeholders. The firm is involved in capital mobilization and the support of complex projects, thereby contributing to regional economic development.
The organization aims to position itself as a strategic partner in delivering innovative and sustainable financial solutions, particularly within the CEMAC region. Its mission focuses on strengthening capital markets, promoting sustainable investment, and supporting regional economic integration, in line with high standards of rigor, transparency, and governance.
AKOA MBALLA & Co is a consulting firm specialized in legal, tax, and customs advisory services. It supports a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, SMEs, and startups, in managing regulatory matters and achieving their objectives.
Relying on a multidisciplinary team and recognized expertise across Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, the firm provides solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients. Its approach is grounded in principles of integrity, rigor, and trust in the execution of its assignments.
