The Centre de Promotion des Investissements en Côte d’Ivoire (CEPICI) has unveiled the Guichet Unique de Déclaration de l’Investissement Privé (GUDIP), a groundbreaking platform aimed at enhancing the governance of private sector investments. The initiative was officially launched on July 10 in Abidjan, marking a significant step toward modernizing the country’s investment ecosystem.
Developed in partnership with the Direction Générale de l’Économie, with technical and financial backing from the Programme d’Appui à l’Amélioration du Climat des Affaires (PACA-CI)—funded by the Banque africaine de développement (BAD)—GUDIP is designed to centralize, monitor, and analyze data on private investments throughout Côte d’Ivoire.
The platform addresses critical challenges such as fragmented information, while providing real-time tracking of project progress. Its core objectives include improving the conversion rate of investment intentions into tangible outcomes and refining public policy steering mechanisms. By delivering accurate, up-to-date data, GUDIP empowers policymakers to make informed decisions and assess the private sector’s contribution to economic growth, job creation, and structural transformation.
During the national launch workshop, which brought together public authorities, technical partners, and private sector stakeholders, Madame Solange AMICHIA, CEO of CEPICI, emphasized the tool’s potential. She described GUDIP as « a game-changer for public governance, » highlighting its ability to provide reliable insights for evaluating the private sector’s role in national development.
Ms. Amichia urged all institutions to actively engage in implementing the system, stressing the importance of data sharing and the designation of focal points to ensure seamless adoption.
The phased rollout of GUDIP, scheduled between Q3 2026 and Q1 2027, will further strengthen Côte d’Ivoire’s position as a hub for investment. By enhancing data quality and project oversight, CEPICI aims to solidify its role as a key partner to the state in mobilizing the investments required to achieve the goals outlined in the PND 2026-2030 development plan.
