Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The nation of Côte d’Ivoire has successfully secured international public investments four times greater than initially projected to fund its ambitious National Development Plan (PND) through 2030, as confirmed by the Minister of Planning in a press briefing on Thursday.

This achievement firmly establishes the country’s economic appeal, highlighted by one of the most vigorous growth rates in the region, averaging 6.5% over recent years. This resurgence follows a decade of political and military unrest in the early 2000s, from which the nation has now found renewed stability.

A two-day event held in Abidjan on Wednesday and Thursday brought together government officials and hundreds of public and private investors. The gathering focused on financing the PND, which encompasses critical initiatives such as security enhancements, agricultural modernization (accounting for 20% of the GDP), fostering and supporting major enterprises to become « national champions, » and developing extensive road infrastructure, including a high-speed rail network.

Significant funding commitments secured

“Côte d’Ivoire had sought public funding estimated at approximately 20 billion dollars,” stated Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba on the sidelines of the event. “Ultimately, our development partners have pledged support exceeding 80 billion dollars, which is four times the amount we initially requested.”

These significant commitments come from prominent international financial institutions, including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Union.

“This demonstrates that nearly all our economic indicators are favorable,” he remarked, further noting that the nation anticipates over 70% of the total funding, amounting to more than 147 billion dollars, to originate from the private sector.

The comprehensive funding required for the PND is projected to reach an impressive 209 billion dollars, with the Ivorian state also contributing a significant portion.

Côte d’Ivoire had previously demonstrated its strong market appeal in February by successfully raising 1.3 billion dollars on international markets, securing a remarkably favorable interest rate for an emerging economy.

Subsequently, in late June, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced its readiness to disburse nearly 833 million dollars to the country through various aid programs.

While praising the Ivorian economy as “resilient,” the IMF projected a slight deceleration in growth, anticipating 6% in 2026 compared to 6.5% in 2025, alongside an expected inflation rate of approximately 3.3% this year.

The Ivorian economy, traditionally reliant on agriculture, has been actively pursuing diversification for several years, notably through recent discoveries in the mining, gas, and oil sectors.