Full Name
Hon. Ismael Nabe
Job Title
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation
Company
Republic of Guinea
Speaker Bio
The Honorable Ismael Nabe, a dynamic leader steering Guinea toward prosperity, has served as the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of the Republic of Guinea since March 2024. With a distinguished career advancing global partnerships, Minister Nabe brings a wealth of experience.
Prior to his ministerial appointment, Hon. Nabe served as a Senior Advisor to four Prime Ministers of Guinea, where his expertise in public–private partnerships and investment helped reshape the country’s economic landscape. Before entering government, he cofounded and served as Vice President of MAPE (Malaysian African Professionals & Entrepreneurs), championing robust economic ties between Malaysia, ASEAN, Asia, and Africa.
Hon. Nabe’s influence extends well beyond his government roles. As a member of numerous advisory boards—including those of MAPE, PEREIRA International, and the Confederation of African SMEs—he continues to shape policies and initiatives that foster sustainable growth across sectors.
Renowned for his compelling insights, Hon. Nabe is a soughtafter keynote speaker and panelist at prestigious global forums. From the Africa–Singapore Business Forum to the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Meetings and TXF Africa, his expertise resonates on stages worldwide.
Hon. Nabe’s extensive network includes collaborations with leading financial institutions such as the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), UK Export Finance (UKEF), Bpifrance, Deutsche Bank, and EXIM Bank (India and Malaysia), amplifying Guinea’s economic reach on the global stage.
Holding an MBA, a master’s degree in telecommunications, and pursuing a doctoral dissertation at the University of Malaya, Hon. Nabe’s academic achievements complement his handson experience. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Malay, his multilingual proficiency reflects his commitment to international cooperation and crosscultural understanding.
Innovative, influential, charismatic, and respected by his peers, the Honorable Ismael Nabe embodies visionary leadership in today’s interconnected world.
Prior to his ministerial appointment, Hon. Nabe served as a Senior Advisor to four Prime Ministers of Guinea, where his expertise in public–private partnerships and investment helped reshape the country’s economic landscape. Before entering government, he cofounded and served as Vice President of MAPE (Malaysian African Professionals & Entrepreneurs), championing robust economic ties between Malaysia, ASEAN, Asia, and Africa.
Hon. Nabe’s influence extends well beyond his government roles. As a member of numerous advisory boards—including those of MAPE, PEREIRA International, and the Confederation of African SMEs—he continues to shape policies and initiatives that foster sustainable growth across sectors.
Renowned for his compelling insights, Hon. Nabe is a soughtafter keynote speaker and panelist at prestigious global forums. From the Africa–Singapore Business Forum to the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Annual Meetings and TXF Africa, his expertise resonates on stages worldwide.
Hon. Nabe’s extensive network includes collaborations with leading financial institutions such as the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), UK Export Finance (UKEF), Bpifrance, Deutsche Bank, and EXIM Bank (India and Malaysia), amplifying Guinea’s economic reach on the global stage.
Holding an MBA, a master’s degree in telecommunications, and pursuing a doctoral dissertation at the University of Malaya, Hon. Nabe’s academic achievements complement his handson experience. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Malay, his multilingual proficiency reflects his commitment to international cooperation and crosscultural understanding.
Innovative, influential, charismatic, and respected by his peers, the Honorable Ismael Nabe embodies visionary leadership in today’s interconnected world.
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