The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group meeting, specifically dedicated to investors, commenced in Abidjan at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire. Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé presided over this crucial session.
“Today marks a pivotal new phase for this consultative gathering, focusing intently on investment, enterprise, and value creation. Our primary objective is to secure the private investments essential for realizing our ambitious development goals. I am highly gratified to observe the participation of over 700 investors from various partner nations at this significant event,” stated Robert Beugré Mambé.
Addressing a large assembly of business leaders, investors, and private sector representatives who traveled to Abidjan, the Head of Government emphasized that this meeting provides an invaluable platform for dialogue with private sector stakeholders, fostering a unified vision for development.
“Esteemed partners, through your commitment to our endeavors, you are affirming your confidence in the promising outlook of the Ivorian economy and its substantial growth potential. You represent crucial partners in transforming our aspiration into reality: building an economy that is more competitive and generates greater employment opportunities. The success of this ambition hinges significantly on the private sector’s capacity to invest,” he articulated.
The Prime Minister affirmed the government’s strategic decision to position the private sector as the foremost driver of Côte d’Ivoire’s economic transformation. He reassured investors that the Ivorian economy has consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in recent years, navigating a rapidly evolving international landscape. With an impressive average growth rate of 6.5% over the period, Côte d’Ivoire firmly maintains its standing among the continent’s most dynamic economies.
“Therefore, a rapidly expanding market awaits you, investors, today. The activities planned for this day are designed to accelerate investments across the PND 2026-2030’s priority sectors. These include, crucially, industrialization and the local processing of our raw materials to generate higher added value, the development of strategic infrastructure—particularly in transport, digital technology, and logistics—thereby enhancing our economy’s competitiveness and attractiveness, and investment in human capital, innovation, and services vital for the emergence of a more productive and inclusive economy,” he underscored.
Robert Beugré Mambé also recalled the success of the first day, which focused on institutional partners and the presentation of Côte d’Ivoire’s development strategy, attracting over 3,000 participants from 49 countries, including Côte d’Ivoire itself.
Representing the investor community, Ahmed Cissé, President of the Confédération générale des Entreprises de Côte d’Ivoire (CGECI); the Vice-President and President of the Africa Committee for the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF); Mehdi Tazi, President of the Confédération générale des Entreprises (CGEM) of Morocco; and Mohamed Gouled, Vice-President of the Société financière internationale (SFI), collectively reiterated their strong confidence in the vision articulated by Ivorian authorities. They expressed their readiness to play a full and active role in implementing the PND 2026-2030 through substantial financial commitments.
