Strategic advisory, financial structuring and capital mobilisation for African businesses, investors and governments.
of experience across Africa
investment intentions (Forum 2023)
structured for Special Economic Zones
continental presence
MEETINAFRIKA is an independent Pan-African organisation specialising in tailored advisory and financial structuring. We deliver innovative, adapted and sustainable solutions to help African countries close infrastructure gaps and optimise the value of their resources.
Our strength lies in combining sharp macroeconomic insight with pragmatic financial engineering. We are not conventional consultants: we structure + connect + facilitate.
An integrated offering covering the full project lifecycle — from structuring to international expansion.
Strategic advisory to African states and public entities to improve the business environment and attract investment.
Transforming projects into bankable investment opportunities meeting the standards of international financial partners.
Facilitation and intermediation from investor identification through to financial closing.
C-suite advisory and business model transformation for high-growth African SMEs and mid-caps.
Supporting expansion into high-potential African markets through a proven continental network.
Engineering and facilitation of PPPs in Africa — from Special Economic Zones to infrastructure concessions.
From public institutions to private enterprises, our mandate portfolio reflects recognised expertise at both continental and international level.
Mandate as Deputy Director General (2022-2024). Coordination of "Invest In Senegal" Forum — +€10 billion in investment intentions. Structuring of +$300M for Special Economic Zones.
Technical assistance mission for the review and reform of incentive measures to revitalise the pharmaceutical industry (2024-2025).
Services contract 2025 — strategic advisory missions and support for structuring investments. Ingeniería de Sistemas para la Defensa de España.
Referral agreement 2026 with this US-based financial advisor for the facilitation of investments in West Africa.
Board Member and Audit Committee Member of the Senegal Energy Support Fund (2019-2025) — contribution to securing the supply of energy products and electricity.
Strategic and financial partnership 2026 — industrial project maturation, financing access and regional expansion.
Advisory support for strategic plan formulation, business diversification and financial resource mobilisation.
Consultancy contract (April 2026) — strategic advisory and business development support.
Associated expert contract — multidisciplinary missions across Africa and internationally.
Board Member of Alios Finance Côte d'Ivoire and its branches (Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cameroon) — Chairman of the Risk Committee, Member of the Credit Committee.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of COSEER SAS — company specialising in renewable energy.
Continental Presence
Regular assignments in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Comoros, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde and at the level of regional organisations (ECOWAS, WAEMU, AfCFTA, NEPAD/AU).
CEO & Founder of MeetinAfrika
An Industrial Economist by training, holder of a DBA from ESC PAU Business School (Highest Distinction), Dr. Mamadou Lamine BA brings over 20 years of experience in driving economic reforms and transformative projects that foster private sector development across Africa.
As former Deputy Director General of APIX-SA (2022-2024), he coordinated the "Invest In Senegal" Forum generating over €10 billion in investment intentions and structured over $300 million for Special Economic Zones.
He holds or has held board-level mandates at leading institutions: Board Member of Alios Finance CI and Branches (Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cameroon) — Chairman of the Risk Committee and Member of the Credit Committee; Chairman of the Board of COSEER SAS (renewable energy); Board Member and Audit Committee Member of the Senegal Energy Support Fund (2019-2025 — securing the supply of energy products and electricity).
"Deal Maker • Structuring • Network — We bring access, not just advice."
Our Difference
Do you have a project to structure, a fundraising to complete, or a strategy to build? Contact us for a first confidential exchange.