WORLD BANK GROUP & IDB French Business Delegation Headed by

Mr. Gérard Wolf Senior Executive Vice President, EDF, Chairman, French Business Council for Southern Africa, MEDEF International WASHINGTON: MARCH 20-22 2013 Organised with the support of the Executive Director Office of France, World Bank

PARTICIPANTS LIST & PROFILE

2iE - INSTITUT D'AFRIQUE Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering

Paul GINIES General Director

Sophie RIVIERE Adviser to the General Director

In 1968, 14 African States (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Chad, Togo) decided to create the Engineering Inter-State School for Rural Equipment (EIER) to train and provide member states with engineers capable of addressing the development needs of the rural areas. In 1970, the Inter-State Senior Technician School for Hydraulics and Rural Equipment (ETSHER) was created and implemented in Kamboinsé to train qualified technicians in hydraulics and rural equipment. These two different schools based in Burkina Faso were merged in 2005 to form EIER-ETSHER Group, which would then be led by the same management team supported by two departments of academic services and studies for EIER and ETSHER. After the efficient reforms implemented by the new management team of EIER-ETSHER Group, led by Mr. Paul GINIES, the President of Burkina Faso, His Excellency Mr. Blaise COMPAORE laid the foundations of the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering on June 26, 2006. EIER-ETSHER Group has since then become the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE).

ADEPTA Association for the Development of international Exchanges in Agricultural and Agrifood Products and Techniques

Florian de SAINT VINCENT Africa Coordinator

François BURGAUD Chairman of Agribusiness Africa Committee

ADEPTA brings together French agro-industries, French manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, technologies, and input for agriculture, livestock and agri-foods. Through its 220 member companies and organizations, our professional association is a unique showcase of the commercial offer and French expertise in the agriculture, livestock and agri-food processing sectors.

ALSTOM Power generation systems and services, urban and railways transportation

Martyna KURCZ-JENN Director International Finance Institutions Relations

Jayant KUMAR Global Smart Grid Program Director - Alstom Grid

Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world, provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. Alstom is an equity investor in a number of renewable power projects including ocean, solar CSP and wind ventures. The Group employs 92,000 people in around 100 countries. In 2011/12m, it had sales of €20 billion and booked close to €22 billion in orders, whilst investing €780 million mom R&D and €521 million in capital investment to strengthen our presence in emerging markets and modernize production facilities. BOLLORE International transport, shipping, shrink wrap, papers, dispersion

Jean-Marie GUGENHEIM Concessions Director, Bolloré Africa Logistics

Sali HAMADOU Chief of the Board, Camrail

Bolloré Africa Logistics, subsidiary of Bolloré Group, operates an extended logistics network in Africa with 250 subsidiaries in 45 countries; With an annual turnover of 2.5 billion €, Bolloré Africa Logistics is one of the major private employers on the African continent, with a workforce of 25,000; Bolloré Africa Logistics has a wide experience in PPP; the group operates 29 concession contracts in Africa (15 maritime port concessions, 11 dry ports contracts, 2 railways concessions and 1 barging affermage). BRL INGENIERIE Engineering, water, environment, land-use management and development

Nicolas VERNIER Business Development Unit Manager

BRL Ingénierie consulting engineers specialize in areas related to water, the environment and regional development, working in France and in over 80 other countries, for local communities and national authorities under local, bilateral and International Financing Institutions (World Bank, European Union…). With over 160 staff, (highly skilled engineers, experts and technicians), BRL Ingénierie, whose sales turnover is on a constant rise, performs 40% of its activities in France and 60% abroad. CGECI - CONFEDERATION GENERALE DES ENTREPRENEURS DE CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Mahamadou SYLLA Vice President

General Confederation of the Companies of Ivorian Coast

Alain KOUADIO CGECI Board Member and Chairman of Economic and Financial Commission

Lakoun OUATTARA General Manager

The General Confederation of the Companies of Côte-d’Ivoire (CGECI) is the main business association in Cote d’Ivoire. Her main mission is to promote free enterprise, attend to the common interests of Côte d’Ivoire private sector and help government outline national economic policies. CGECI is an economic power as she covers all the economic sectors of the country (industry, agriculture, trade and services) and represents about 80 % of the modern private sector of the nation. She is also a think tank with databases of major investments areas for economic development (agribusiness, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, private-public partnerships, etc.) and an active lobbying force behind major changes in business environment regulations through permanent contact with government ministerial services, fiscal laws and finance, and employment laws. CGECI is also a forum for employers to meet, consult and exchange views, information, experiences, and makes available capacity building tools (training, seminar, SMEs and private sector promotion etc.).

CIVI POL CONSEIL Consulting

Rémi THUAU Chairman and CEO

Olivier VERDEIL Head of International Cooperation

Founded in 2001, Civi.Pol Conseil is the consulting and service company of the French Ministry of Interior. Our mission is to promote and market the Ministry’s expertise among both foreign institutions and governments and French businesses. We offer consulting, audit, technical support and training services in the areas of civil protection, homeland security and territorial administration. Civi.Pol Conseil is also involved in promoting the technologies of French companies who supply the ministries responsible for homeland and civil security. Our intellectual services leverage the professional expertise of the French police, gendarmerie, civil protection and territorial administration services. Civi.Pol is a joint stock company that is 40%-owned by the French State. The measures and strategies deployed by our staff on our clients’ behalf comply with the strict guidelines of ethics and professional conduct enshrined in our corporate culture. CNP GUINEE - CONSEIL NATIONAL DU PATRONAT GUINEEN

Sekou CISSE Chairman and Managing Director GMS, Global Mining Services

Guinean professional organisation

Aissatou GNOUMA TRAORE Member of CNP Guinée and Director, FABSTYLE

Ibrahima CAMARA Member of CNP Guinée a nd Human Ressources Manager, FABSTYLE

COMMUNAUTE D'AGGLOMERATION DE MONTPELLIER

Gilbert PASTOR Vice-President

In partnership with IBM, Universities of Montpellier 1 and 2, IDATE, Montpellier Agglomération will be one of the first areas to experiment with the concept of “smart cities.” The goal is to offer new services to the population while stimulating the economy through innovation. (Montpellier Agglomeration is the local government, federating the city of Montpellier and the thirty surrounding towns) CONFEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATIONS - CICA

Roger FISZELSON Managing Director

Confederation

Established in 1974, the Confederation of International Contractors' Associations (CICA) represents the Construction Industry at the world level. The Worldwide Construction Industry, involving contractors of all sizes, represents a global turnover of US$ 4.8 trillion and employs around 110 million employees. As a non-profit, voluntary and global association of trade associations representing member construction companies from their respective regions, CICA represents and speaks for the construction industry on technical, legal and political matters of international concern and provides a forum for fellowship, cooperation and interaction with member federations and linked institutions. CICA also promotes investment in the global construction industry, by stressing notably its fundamental impact on the economy at local, regional and global levels. EDENRED Services to companies & individuals

Nathalie RENAUDIN Public Affairs Director

Edenred designs and provides innovative solutions to help companies and public authorities to meet both social interest and economic growth. According to public and private entities preferences and objectives, Edenred provides them with cost-efficient means of distributing social benefits in the form of vouchers that increase freedom of choice of recipients while ensuring the respect of their personal dignity. Edenred can also present detailed reporting that helps policymakers in their subsequent decision making. These solutions are based on a wide range of technological options, from paper to chip cards.

EDF - ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE Electricity business: generation, transmission, distribution and trading

Gérard WOLF Senior Executive Vice President

The EDF Group is one of the world's leading energy companies, active in all areas fom generation to trading and network management. It has a sound business model, evenly balanced between regulated and deregulated activities. With its first-rate human resources, R&D capability, expertise in engineering and operating generation plants and networks, as well as its energy eco-effi ciency offers, the Group delivers competitive solutions that help ensure sustainable economic development and climate protection. The EDF Group is the leader in the French and UK electricity markets and has solid positions in Italy and numerous other European countries, as well as industrial operations in Asia and the Unated States. Everywhere it operates, the Group is a model of quality public service for the energy sector." EGIS S.A. Engineering of transport infrastructures and systems, building, water, environment & urban development

Paul-Marie RINGWALD Director International Relations

Egis – a 75%/25% owned subsidiary of the French “Caisse des Dépôts” and “Iosis Partenaires” (“partner” executive and employee shareholding) – is a consulting and engineering group working in the fields of transport, urban development, building, industry, water, environment and energy. In the road and airport fields, the group is also involved in project financing, turnkey-contract projects and facility operation. With 12,000 employees, of whom 7,500 in engineering, and a turnover of €900 million in 2012, the group is present in over 100 countries and has around 50 offices in France. FINOVATIS Research Management Assets (R&D Funding, R&D Management, Consulting)

Raphaël TERRAZ President

David KOUBI CEO

FINOVATIS is a French independent consulting company based in Lyon and created in 2005. FINOVATIS is specialised in the funding, management and promotion of national and international research projects and networks. FINOVATIS provides complementary expertise (managerial, financial, fiscal, economic, technical and scientific) to assist industrialists, SMEs, universities, research institutes and associations on a long-term basis. Through a systemic approach, FINOVATIS helps its Clients to benefit from the right kind of complementary or synergistic funding, in perfect harmony with your R&D development strategy, so as to develop and sustain your R&D activities. FINOVATIS relies on a team of experienced consultants with recognised expertise in the funding tools and management of research projects and networks at national and international levels. GROUPE ARTELIA (SOGREAH) Leading European engineering firm carrying on activities in France and internationally, in the fields of buildings, water, energy, environment, industry, maritime, transportation, urban development, and multi-sites

Alain GUEGUEN International Director

One of Europe’s leading independent consulting engineers, Artelia (with a € 317m turnover and 2760 employees) provides its public- and private-sector clients with engineering, consultancy and audit, project management and turnkey services in three main sectors of activity : Buildings and Industrial Facilities, Water and Environment, Urban Development and Transportation. The group owns 35 offices in France and 50 abroad (in 40 countries). GROUPE SCALE ONE Engineering & Contractor Assistance

Philippe ETIENNE Chairman of the Board

Industrial & commercial business park

Groupe SCALE ONE (GSO France) has several subsidiaries to develop industrial projects: SCALE ONE Evolution SAS builds and manages industrial and business parks, infrastructures and industrial sites. SCALE ONE Engineering SAS is a coordination company for assistance to global EPC contractors. SCALE ONE Services SAS is specialized in surveillance (video and X-ray), maintenance and cleaning of Oil & Gas tanks, pipelines and urban pipeline networks.

HECLA Engineering, power transmission and distribution

Guillaume SUFFYS Business Develeopment Manager

HECLA is a French independent engineering company, founded in 2001, which joins ability and know-how in the energy sector, mainly in power transmission and distribution fields. In the Transmission and Distribution field, the structure and foundation optimization, the calculation of interference and electromagnetic fields, the electrical engineering and power system analysis, the design of grounding systems, and the assistance to the preparation of tender documents are some of the services offered. IBM Smarter Cities Leader

Eang ONG Global Business Services Smarter Citites Leader

Rapid urbanization, strained infrastructure, and enormous amounts of data are placing new demands and creating opportunities for cities. IBM is working with cities around the world to use advanced technologies, like analytics, to help identify ways to tackle urbanization challenges, improve sustainability and deliver better services to their citizens.IBM provides their leaders the tools to analyze data for better decisions, anticipate problems to resolve them proactively and coordinate resources to operate effectively. Smarter cities drive sustainable economic growth and prosperity for their citizens. IBM with its Smarter Cities initiative will help leaders to drive sustainable economic growth and prosperity for their citizens. IRRIFRANCE GROUPE Specialized in irrigation systems : reel machines, pivots & lateral moves, drip irrigation, microsprinkling and solid set system

Fabienne LATAPIE Marketing & development Director

IRRIFRANCE group designs, manufactures and modern markets irrigation equipment for agriculture. The diversity of its product line spraying, diffusion, gravity and water supply make it the general leading company of irrigation on the European market. Irrifrance mission is to participate in agricultural development and meet the needs of cultivation of large areas with the goal of food self-sufficiency. The growth of the world drives us to innovate every year to meet this goal and ensure a controlled irrigation to preserve water resources. Irrifrance is providing the full range for irrigation projects: reel machines, pivots and lateral moves, solid set and localized irrigation systems. ITRON Electricity, gas and water metering systems

Florence MOULIN Financial Director Water & Thermal Energy International

Itron is a leading provider covering all aspects of the metering chain, from accurate measurement of energy and water, to the collection, analysis, management and use of metering data. Thanks to the knowledge of our teams and the Group’s technological leadership, Itron today has unique expertise in the design and manufacture of smart metering systems which provide better management of resources. With nearly 10,000 employees in 38 countries across five continents, Itron is the world leader in smart metering solutions, for the following markets: Electricity Gas Water Heat Electricity, Gas, Water, Heat, Cooling LOSBERGER RDS Temporary or permanent space solutions : tents, buildings and modular structures

Philippe DOUCET Deputy General Manager

Losberger Rapid Deployment Systems is an international emergency response supplier for rapid deployment structures, and provide effective and instantaneous living places to people. Field Hospitals / Schools and universities building / Sport halls / Accomodations / Rapid deployment kitchen LYSA GROUP Specialised in sustainable management and operation of water and sanitation systems for medium urban cities

François-Marie PERROT Chairman

LYSA, operation & consulting : committed to urban water and sanitation services development. Specialised in sustainable management and operation of water and sanitation systems for medium urban cities, LYSA is actively present in developing countries. Lysa brings support to local authorities and service utilities targeting international standards of quality of service, by privileging know-how and experience-sharing in favour of local development and capacity building.

MAF RODA AGROBOTIC Grading and packing machines for fruit and

Pascal LAFONT Technical and Commercial Director USA-PNW

vegetables

MAF RODA is the worldwide leader in grading, packing and handling process for fresh produce. We engineer, build and install packing lines throughout the world. MAF’s solutions ensure performance, upgrade possibilities and customization for every business needs. MAF’s success relies on our innovation capability, our advanced technology knowledge and our complete turnkey packing lines providing the right solutions to our customers. MARSEILLE GYPTIS INTERNATIONAL MGI Logistics and information technology

Christian ALLEMAND Chief Executive Officer

MGI boasts over 25 years of experience in developing Cargo Community Systems intended for public and private operators within a port or airport logistics hub. A true partner of development, MGI sees itself, above all, as a team of Logistics-IT experts, offering logistics/professions/customs and IT expertise. Designer, developer and operator of innovative solutions: - AP+ Cargo Community System was created in partnership with the Marseille and Le Havre port communities, 1st implementation in Marseille-Fos, - AirPort +, AP+ air transport module, created by MGI. First implementation at the Aimé Cesaire airport at Fort-de-France, - Inland+, Tracking 2.0, M-customs, MareNostrum, ... Partnerships : MGI is an expert for local governments and international organisations such as the French Ministry of Transport (DGITM), Ministry of Finance (DGDDI), the European Commission (R&D projects) and the World Customs Organization. It is also an expert for various national and international associations such as: the Maritime Union for the Mediterranean (UMM), the Worldwide Network of Port Cities (AIVP), the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), the PACA Logistics Cluster, Novalog and Via Marseille Fos.

MINISTERE DES AFFAIRES ETRANGERES - MAE Public services

Alison LACLAU Politicial Advisor for "IMF & World Bank"

Economic diplomacy has become a key priority for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry consequently aims at strengthening support for diplomatic posts and businesses. Central to this better coordinated approach is a new Directorate dedicated to supporting businesses and to economic affairs, within the Directorate-General of Global Affairs, Development and Partnerships . OLMIX Well-being and hygiene in animal production

Hervé DEMAIS R&D Manager

Founded in 1995 by Hervé Balusson, Olmix Group was born at heart of Brittany, in Bréhan (Morbihan) from the will to find natural alternatives to additives used in agriculture and, has become today one of worldwide main specialists of green tech. For 15 years, Olmix is involved in the valorization of algae, and its philosophy is based on the belief that they are the new “Green Gold”. Olmix logo is by the way built with algae, more than a symbol, for a better life! Olmix group offers natural solutions « for a better life » made with trace elements, clay and algae red, green and brown) and proposes a new vision of the additive based on a revolutionary technology with strong prospects for economic development that respects the environment. The group's products are mainly intended for Nutrition and Health, Animal and Vegetal, markets but also for industry (cosmetics, materials, cement...). ORANGE LABS ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Ralph ANKRI Program Manager

Ange ANGELI Project Manager, Agriculture, Health

Orange Labs : France Telecom-Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. Present in 33 countries, the Group has a total customer base of 227 million customers at 30 September 2012, including 169 million mobile customers Orange has decided to place socio-economic development at the heart of its strategy in emerging countries. Orange believes in innovative win-win solutions for the countries where it is present and in codeveloping these solutions in partnership with local stakeholders. Orange believes that ICT can contribute to quality education and literacy.

SAFRAN Aerospace, security and defence equipment

Gioia VENTURINI Director, Vice President Europe, CIS, Africa

Safran is a leading international high-technology group with three core businesses: Aerospace (propulsion and equipment), Defence and Security. Operating worldwide, the Safran group has close to 60,000 employees and generated sales of 11.7 billion euros in 2011. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. The Group invests heavily in Research & Development to meet the requirements of changing markets, including expenditures of 1.3 billion euros in 2011. Safran is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris and is part of the CAC40 index. Morpho : Multibiometric identification solutions (fingerprint, iris and facial recognition), identity management solutions, smart cards and secure transactions, explosives and narcotics detection solutions. SEFI Association of French International Contractors

Michel DEMARRE Director General

SEFI (Association of French International Contractors) brings together 13 members: contractors in the construction and infrastructure sector, companies specialising in the supply of facilities and turnkey contracts, service concessionaires, etc. All these companies offer a wide range of activities from engineering to services, including construction/rehabilitation, financial and legal packaging, etc. Their international turnover represents a substantial percentage of their overall revenue (36.3% in 2010), i.e. 25.9 billion Euros. This high volume of business, the multidisciplinary competence of SEFI’s companies and their long-standing experience in foreign markets give SEFI an authoritative voice to speak on behalf of the French construction industry in the international arena. SEFI members :Bouygues Construction, Colas, Eiffage Group, Eurovia, Degrémont, Sade, Spie, Spie Batignolles, Razel, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, Vinci Concessions, Vinci Construction, Vinci Energies. SWELIA Expert Network of 88 companies of the Languedoc-Roussillon Region providing solutions on the broad water cycle

Yvan KEDAJ General Delegate

As an innovative concept in the water sector, Swelia is bringing complete and effective solutions that are perfectly adapted to both global needs and specific demands related to all phases of the water cycle. Swelia comprises 88 member companies (4400 employees, 700 million euros) operating in the Languedoc-Roussillon Region. Their expertise includes identification, collection, distribution, treatment, irrigation, analysis and control, management in natural environment, engineering, and water reuse. Swelia is supported by the European Commission, the French Government, the Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Council, and the Gard and Hérault Districts. SYNTEC INGENIERIE Professional organisation, engineering

Patrick-Yann DARTOUT International delegate

Created in 1950, Syntec-Ingenierie is the French Federation representing engineering firms from SMEs to worldwide Leaders. Its objectives are : promotion, representation and protection of the profession. It operates with its member firms through technical committees (infrastructure, building, industry, technology, environment and biodiversity) with private and public clients. 2012 data on the french engineering sector : Turnover 40 billions € with 40% on the international market / 350 000 employees worldwide and a presence in all countries. SYSTRA Engineering in urban and rail transport

Bruno SCHMITT EVP Finance Administration

SYSTRA’s reputation is founded on technical excellence. While ambitious to achieve growth, we recognise that all our decisions must protect and nurture our technical expertise. We believe this approach has helped establish us as leaders in our markets. Key figures : € 416 m ($ 547 m) revenue in 2011, 100% from mass transit and rail, 50% in international markets. Net profit: € 23,5 m - ($ 29,4 m). Backlog: € 807 m - ($ 1.009,6 m). Project references in 150 countries and 350 cities and towns. Approx. 3,000 active contracts in 2011. 3,400 employees worldwide. 50% of High Speed Lines around the world. 1 in 2 metro lines built with the help of SYSTRA. World’s 1st project for catenary-free light rail/tramway lines and 250 light rail/tramways completed.

THALES Electronic systems for defense & security, aerospace, space and ground transportation

Daniel GEISTODT-KIENER Vice President International Development and Financing

Paul-Antoine PEIGNON Sales Manager - International Organizations

Thales is a global technology leader for the Defence & Security and the Aerospace & Transport markets. In 2012, the company generated revenues of €14.2 billion with 68,000 employees in 50 countries. With its 22,500 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners. THALES ALENIA SPACE Space industry

Christophe WILHELM Vice President Strategy and Marketing

Daniela GENTA Head of Business Development TELCO

Thales Alenia Space, European number 1 of the solutions by satellites and major actor in the field of the infrastructure orbitale A joint-venture of Thales (67 %) and Finmeccanica (33 %) is and shape with Telespazio "Space Alliance". Thales Alenia Space is a world reference in the field of telecommunications, of navigation, of the meteorology, of the management of the environment, the defence and the safety(security), the observation and the science. With 7500 employees and 11 industrial sites, Thales Alenia Space is present in France, in Italy, in Spain, in Belgium and in Germany. TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING Consulting engineers

Michel TOMAS BOUIL Executive Vice President Business Development

Tractebel Enginering is an established company specialized in the fields of hydraulics, electricity(Hydroelectricity, nuclear, renewable energy), gas and major infrastructures. Tractebel acting under the commercial name of COYNE ET BELLIER is present on French and international markets, many prestigious references have been accumulated over more than 60 years in 70 countries. Tractebel is able to mobilize the competencies of 3300 people worldwide, the organization includes 3 major Business Units: Hydraulics, Nuclear ,Industrials installations ,Infrastructure and Outstanding Structures, Power and Gas. We believe that today , the management of risks associated with complex projects no longer only concerns, or relies solely on , technical expertise; it also includes the controlling and mitigation of environmental and social impacts. VEOLIA WATER SOLUTIONS & TECHNOLOGIES Design & construction of water, wastewater & sludge treatment works

Didier AUTHIER Major Projects Business Development

Veolia Environnement offers a complete range of creative solutions for the environment : as supplying water and recycling wastewater with solutions designed to find a balance between the development of human activities and environmental protection. Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, its subsidiary provides the complete range of services required to design, build, maintain and upgrade water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems for public authorities and industrial clients. VWS proposes : Managing water and wastewater services for public authorities, Designing technological solutions and building the infrastructure needed to deliver these services, and also Construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of networks and associated infrastructure.

VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT Environmental services

Rainier D'HAUSSONVILLE Director for Public Affairs

Catherine SAVART In charge of Partenerships fur Urban Development

Stéphane JOUZIER Special Advisor, Business Development Department - Finance Department

Fanny ARNAUD Policy Officer

Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE and NYSE: VE) is the worldwide reference in environmental services. With more than 230,000 employees, the company has operations all around the world and provides tailored solutions to meet the needs of municipal and industrial customers in three complementary segments: water management, waste management, energy management. Veolia Environnement recorded revenue of €29.6 billion in 2011. MEDEF INTERNATIONAL Professional organization, international business services

Philippe GAUTIER Director, & World Bank Private Sector Liaison Officer

Laurent GRENET Regional Manager Americas & PSLO Interamerican Development Bank

Michaël MARDYKS Project Manager

The French Business Confederation provides national representation for all large, medium and small enterprises in all sectors (industry, commerce and services). Placed under the direct authority of the MEDEF’s President, MEDEF INTERNATIONAL is a non-profit organisation founded in 1989. The purpose of MEDEF INTERNATIONAL is to provide foreign representation, promote the interests of and give a voice to all French companies, while meeting individual needs to the fullest extent. - HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS: To facilitate direct dialogue and provide its members with a constructive dialogue at the highest level, MEDEF INTERNATIONAL organizes each year in France over 130 meetings with Heads of States and Government, and the leading senior officials and private decision-makers. - DELEGATIONS: To match supply and demand, MEDEF INTERNATIONAL organizes delegations of French businessmen with solid projects in target countries (20 to 30 every year). - SEMINARS AND FORUMS: To keep companies up-to-date and provide training, MEDEF INTERNATIONAL organizes in France and abroad information seminars and debates, small meetings and forums on geographical and technological topics.