Côte d’Ivoire’s prime minister champions private investment for PND 2026-2030 at Abidjan forum
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 – The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, specifically dedicated to attracting investors, commenced today at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé presided over the opening of this pivotal session.
“Today marks a significant phase for this Consultative Group, focusing squarely on investment, enterprise, and value creation. Our objective is to secure the private capital essential for realizing our ambitious development agenda. I am particularly pleased to note the participation of over 700 investors from allied nations at this crucial gathering,” stated Prime Minister Mambé.
Addressing a large assembly of business leaders, investors, and private sector representatives who traveled to Abidjan, the Head of Government underscored the meeting’s importance as a prime platform for dialogue with private sector stakeholders, fostering a unified vision for national development.
“Dear friends, your commitment alongside us demonstrates your confidence in the promising outlook of the Ivorian economy and its inherent growth potential. You are indispensable partners in achieving our goal of building a more competitive economy that generates greater employment opportunities. The success of this ambition hinges significantly on the private sector’s capacity to invest,” he affirmed.
The Prime Minister reiterated the government’s strategic decision to position the private sector as the primary catalyst for Côte d’Ivoire’s economic transformation. He reassured investors that Côte d’Ivoire’s economy has consistently showcased remarkable resilience and adaptability in recent years, navigating a dynamic international landscape with an impressive average growth rate of 6.5%. This performance solidifies its standing among the continent’s most vibrant economies.
“A rapidly expanding market now awaits you, investors. Today’s discussions and engagements are designed to accelerate investments across the PND 2026-2030’s priority sectors. These include industrialization and the local processing of our raw materials to boost added value, the development of critical infrastructure in transport, digital technology, and logistics to enhance our economic competitiveness and attractiveness, and investment in human capital, innovation, and essential services for a more productive and inclusive economy,” he emphasized.
Robert Beugré Mambé also recalled the success of the first day, which focused on institutional partners and presented Côte d’Ivoire’s overarching development strategy. That session attracted over 3,000 participants from 49 countries, including Côte d’Ivoire itself.
Representing the investor community, Ahmed Cissé, President of the General Confederation of Enterprises of Côte d’Ivoire (CGECI), along with Mehdi Tazi, Vice-President and President of the Africa Committee for the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) and President of the General Confederation of Enterprises (CGEM) of Morocco, and Mohamed Gouled, Vice-President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), collectively reaffirmed their trust in the vision of the Ivorian authorities. They expressed their readiness to play a full role in implementing the PND 2026-2030 through substantial financial commitments.
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