ECOWAS Pavilion, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Director of Trade Facilitation, Guinea Bissau
Isaura Manuela Cassama Ribeiro is the Director of Trade Facilitation for Guinea-Bissau, where she leads initiatives to streamline trade processes, enhance efficiency, and promote regional economic integration. She brings extensive expertise in trade policy, logistics, and regulatory reform, with a strong focus on improving the ease of doing business and supporting national development priorities. In her role, Ms. Ribeiro works to strengthen Guinea-Bissau’s trade infrastructure and competitiveness through the implementation of transparent and efficient systems. She collaborates with government institutions, private sector actors, and international partners to modernize customs operations, simplify trade procedures, and expand market access for local businesses. Ms. Ribeiro is widely recognized for her strategic leadership and commitment to innovation in trade governance. Her work continues to advance Guinea-Bissau’s integration into regional and global markets, fostering sustainable growth and greater participation of the private sector in the country’s economic transformation.