Nkongsamba (Moungo) marked a vibrant start to the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Week (SMEC) this Tuesday, November 18, as the city hosted the official regional launch at the Centre de Formation de Métiers de Nkongsamba. The event gathered learners, entrepreneurs, partners, and key actors of the local ecosystem, all united around a shared commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship in the Moungo Division.
The opening ceremony was skillfully led by Mr. Oum Bisse Donatien, Head of the FNE Departmental Unit for the Moungo, accompanied by senior staff from the Departmental Delegation of MINPMEESA. Together, they delivered insightful exchanges on the challenges, opportunities, and contributions of entrepreneurship as a driving force for local development.
Discussions highlighted the critical role of job creation, innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business models in boosting the territorial economy. Participants were encouraged to seize the numerous support mechanisms available through public programs and partner institutions.
Next Steps: Field Visits to Innovation Structures – Thursday, November 20, 2025
The SMEC 2025 activities in the Moungo continue with strategic field visits to exemplary local structures, including:
AGRO PME Fondation, a key player in agricultural transformation and youth empowerment
Groupement Représentatif de l’Incubateur Géographique Protégé du Poivre Blanc de Penja, a renowned hub for value-chain innovation and protected geographic products
These visits will allow participants to discover local success stories, learn from real-world entrepreneurial models, and connect with leading actors shaping the region’s economic future.
With a week filled with learning, inspiration, and discovery, Nkongsamba reaffirms its position as a dynamic hub for entrepreneurship—empowering youth, supporting innovation, and building sustainable economic opportunities across the Moungo Division.