Côte d’Ivoire has secured international public investments four times higher than anticipated to fund its National Development Plan (PND) by 2030, announced the Minister of Planning in a press briefing on Thursday.
The country continues to demonstrate its economic allure, boasting one of the region’s most dynamic growth rates—averaging 6.5% annually in recent years—and a regained stability following the political and military turmoil of the early 2000s.
A high-profile gathering in Abidjan on Wednesday and Thursday brought together government officials and hundreds of public and private investors to finance the PND, which includes critical security measures, agricultural modernization (accounting for 20% of GDP), the creation and support of major enterprises to develop national champions, and major infrastructure projects such as a high-speed rail network.
Investment commitments secured
The Minister of Planning, Souleymane Diarrassouba, revealed that while Côte d’Ivoire had initially sought approximately $20 billion in public financing, international development partners have committed over $80 billion—four times the requested amount.
Key contributors include major international financial institutions such as the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Union.
“This overwhelming response confirms that nearly all our economic indicators are in excellent shape,” stated the minister, noting that more than 70% of the total financing, or over $147 billion, is expected to come from the private sector.
The total funding requirement for the PND stands at $209 billion, with the Ivorian government also contributing significantly. This financial windfall follows an earlier milestone in February, when Côte d’Ivoire successfully raised $1.3 billion on international markets at exceptionally favorable interest rates for an emerging economy.
In late June, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also announced its approval of nearly $833 million in disbursements to Côte d’Ivoire under multiple support programs, praising the nation’s resilient economy while projecting a slight growth slowdown to 6% in 2026 from 6.5% in 2025, alongside a projected inflation rate of 3.3% for this year.
Côte d’Ivoire’s economy, historically anchored in agriculture, has been diversifying in recent years, with emerging opportunities in mining, natural gas, and oil sectors.