As part of the 110th anniversary celebrations of the Junior Chamber International (JCI), Pierre-André Chiappori, Monaco’s Minister of Finance and Economy, welcomed Keisuke Shimoyamada, the JCI’s global president for 2025, for an official meeting…
The visit also brought together leaders from the local Jeune Chambre Économique de Monaco (JCEM), a dynamic and influential branch of the international organisation.
The discussions underscored the JCEM’s active role in promoting initiatives aligned with JCI’s four pillars: entrepreneurship and economic development, personal growth, international cooperation, and positive community impact. With over 150,000 members in 120 countries, the JCI is a powerful platform for young leaders and changemakers, and works closely with institutions such as the United Nations and the International Chamber of Commerce.
Projects driven by the organisation include the Universal Declaration of Human Duties, the JCI in Business network, and the Creative Young Entrepreneur competition — a programme that originated in Monaco and now enjoys global reach. JCI also organises a series of training initiatives, four annual regional conferences, and a global congress that draws more than 15,000 participants each year.
For Minister Chiappori, the meeting highlighted the vital role youth entrepreneurship plays in shaping the future of Monaco: “It’s more than an opportunity — it’s a vital source of energy,” he said. He also stressed the importance of international economic dialogue and collaboration, which JCI and its national chambers continue to foster worldwide.
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