The Africa Continental Financial Cooperative Summit (ACFCS)
“Empowering Cooperatives, Enabling Prosperity: Strengthening Financial Inclusion Across Africa”
Overview:
The Africa Continental Financial Cooperative Summit (ACFCS) is an annual event co-hosted by the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP) and MBV Consulting Group. This groundbreaking summit is dedicated to transforming financial cooperatives across Africa by addressing critical issues in governance, accountability, risk management, and digital transformation.
The ACFCS will serve as a platform for cooperative leaders, policymakers, financial experts, and innovators to share insights, explore best practices, and develop actionable strategies for strengthening cooperatives as engines of financial inclusion and community development.
First Edition Details
Event Dates: August 13-15, 2025
Venue: Limbe, Cameroon (Atlantic Beach Hotel and Conference Center)
Key Themes for 2025:
- Digital Transformation for Cooperatives:
- Leveraging technology to enhance cooperative efficiency and member engagement.
- Forensic Auditing for Financial Cooperatives:
- Detecting and preventing financial fraud within cooperative structures.
- Governance and Leadership in Cooperatives:
- Strengthening transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
- Sustainability and Financial Inclusion:
- Empowering cooperatives to drive community-based economic growth.
- Risk Management and Cybersecurity:
- Building resilient cooperatives in the face of cyber threats and operational risks.
Features of the Summit:
- Keynote Addresses: Delivered by international experts in forensic auditing, cooperative leadership, and financial innovation.
- Panel Discussions: Interactive sessions with thought leaders and policymakers from across Africa.
- Workshops and Breakout Sessions: Focused training on practical tools and techniques for cooperative governance and operations.
- Networking Opportunities: Exclusive sessions to build partnerships and collaborations across the continent.
- Exhibition Hall: Showcasing innovative solutions and services tailored for cooperatives.
Planned Outcomes:
Fostered a network of African cooperatives working towards shared goals of financial inclusion and sustainability.
Join the Movement
The Africa Continental Financial Cooperative Summit (ACFCS) is more than an event; it is a movement to empower cooperatives as engines of financial inclusion and sustainable development across Africa.
Strengthened governance and accountability frameworks for African cooperatives.
Enhanced understanding of digital tools and strategies for cooperative management.
Empowered cooperative leaders with knowledge and resources to drive community transformation.
Save the date: August 13-15, 2025, Limbe, Cameroon.
For sponsorships, speaker opportunities, or registrations, visit www.mbvconsultant/acfcs or contact us at info@mbvconsultant.com.
Together, we can empower cooperatives to transform communities and shape Africa’s future.