Strategic Firm · Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Melakah International

We grow
your business
in Africa.

Business development, payments, distribution, media and digital solutions firm.

Born from 18 years of field expertise in payments and business development, Melakah International supports companies, banks and institutions in their commercial development in Cote d'Ivoire and the WAEMU.

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18+
Years of field expertise
6
Expertise poles
60+
Projects advised
8+
WAEMU countries
Abidjan Plateau
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Our baseAbidjan Plateau
About Us

A firm born from experience, not theory

Melakah International is an Ivorian firm specialized in business development, payments, distribution, digital, media and strategic events.

Our strength: we have personally deployed prepaid cards, negotiated with banks and run distribution networks. We know what works, because we've done it.

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Joel Arnaud Kouadio

Joel Arnaud Kouadio

Founder & CEO

ICM Bournemouth graduate (England), former Program Manager of the Abidjan.net prepaid Visa card with NSIA Banque. 18 years of expertise in payments and business development in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and the WAEMU.

🎓 ICM Bournemouth, UK 💳 Payments Expert 🌍 CI · Ghana · WAEMU 🗣️ Bilingual FR / EN
Our Expertise

Six poles to grow your markets

From strategy to execution, Melakah mobilizes six complementary areas of expertise to accelerate your growth.

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Beyond consulting

Our media and events division

Why choose us?

What sets Melakah International apart

A unique partner combining lived sector expertise, a high-level network and field execution capability in West Africa.

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Strategic Vision

A clear, actionable roadmap toward your goals.

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Relationship Network

Decision-makers, banks and key partners in CI & the WAEMU.

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Results-Oriented

Markets opened, partnerships signed, sales generated.

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End-to-End Support

From strategy to execution, present at every step.

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Target Sectors

Every key sector of the Ivorian economy

BanksMicrofinance FintechInsurance Pharmacy & HealthDistribution Consumer GoodsEnergy EducationMedia EventsPublic Institutions SMEsLarge Enterprises
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Have a project to develop in
Cote d'Ivoire or the WAEMU?

Melakah International supports you from strategy to execution. Contact us for an initial confidential conversation.