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Yaoundé - 09 May 2024 -
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Pierre ZUMBACH, Fair and Economic Fairs Pope

Pierre ZUMBACH, Fair and Economic Fairs Pope

(Business in Cameroon) - Even though he stepped down from his role as head of the Interprogress Foundation in 2023, taking on an honorary position as "senior advisor," Pierre Zumbach's name and the foundation he established in 1970 remain associated with various economic gatherings in Cameroon. Among these, the most prestigious is the International Exhibition of Enterprises, SMEs, and Partnerships, abbreviated as Promote. Mr. Zumbach is also the driving force behind the annual fair called YaFe (Yaoundé in Celebration) and the International Business and Trade Fair of Douala (FIAC). However, few people are aware that this Swiss native, who studied economics and social sciences, was once known as a prominent figure in social education in Switzerland. Promote, which he has been organizing on behalf of the Cameroonian government for several years, closely aligns with his lifelong ambition to promote interaction among businessmen and between different worlds. Over the years, this exhibition has evolved into a significant business event and a hub for creating new opportunities.