The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, focused on investors, kicked off on July 9, 2026, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé.
Addressing a packed audience of over 700 international investors, the Prime Minister highlighted the critical role of private sector participation in driving Côte d’Ivoire’s economic ambitions. “This gathering represents a pivotal moment for mobilizing the private investments needed to turn our development vision into reality,” he stated. The leaders present included business executives, investors, and private sector representatives who traveled to Abidjan to engage in this high-stakes dialogue.
“By aligning your efforts with our national strategy, you are not just investing in Côte d’Ivoire—you are investing in Africa’s next economic powerhouse,” he added, emphasizing the country’s proven resilience and steady growth of 6.5% over recent years.
The Prime Minister underscored the government’s commitment to positioning the private sector as the backbone of economic transformation. “Our economy has weathered global challenges while maintaining robust growth, proving its capacity to adapt and thrive,” he noted, reassuring investors of the nation’s stability and potential.
During the session, he outlined key sectors targeted for accelerated investment under the PND 2026-2030, including:
- Industrialization and local value addition to boost productivity and exports;
- Strategic infrastructure development in transport, digital technology, and logistics to enhance competitiveness;
- Human capital investment through innovation and service-based industries to foster an inclusive, high-value economy.
The first day of the forum, dedicated to institutional partners, had already drawn over 3,000 participants from 49 countries, further demonstrating Côte d’Ivoire’s growing appeal as an investment destination.
In a show of solidarity, leading business figures—including Ahmed Cissé of the General Confederation of Ivorian Enterprises (CGECI), Mehdi Tazi of Morocco’s General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), and Mohamed Gouled of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)—reaffirmed their commitment to Côte d’Ivoire’s development agenda. “We are ready to back this plan with substantial financial commitments,” they declared, signaling strong confidence in the nation’s future.
