This week in Douala, we were pleased to participate in the JIF 2026 International Masterclass, organized by ASFECCAM / ASBBIC and KOTTES under the patronage of H.E. Matthew Woods.

The event brought together women entrepreneurs, experts and partners from Cameroon and the United Kingdom to strengthen women’s leadership and access to international business opportunities, ahead of International Women’s Day. Centered on the theme “Give to Gain,” the masterclass highlighted the importance of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and strong professional networks in building sustainable businesses.

Beko Capital Advisory had the privilege of leading a workshop on “Credibility with Financial Institutions, Financial Tools & Access to Capital.”

During the session, we explored a key reality: access to capital is often less about the idea and more about the credibility, structure, and financial transparency of the business. We discussed practical ways entrepreneurs can strengthen their financial positioning—from improving financial documentation and banking relationships to better understanding the range of financing tools available to support business growth.

We thank the organizers and partners for creating a platform that equips women entrepreneurs with practical tools to scale their businesses and access new markets.

At Beko Capital Advisory, we remain committed to supporting entrepreneurs and institutions in building stronger financial ecosystems and expanding access to capital.