Ivorian government outlines national development policy in Abidjan press briefing

Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba to unveil Côte d’Ivoire’s development roadmap

Abidjan, 15 July 2026 – Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, will take center stage at the Government Briefings session on Monday, 20 July 2026 at 10:00 AM. The event, hosted at the Prime Minister’s auditorium in Abidjan-Plateau, is a key platform for government communication organized by the Government Information and Communication Center.

The press conference will bring together national and international media outlets and will be streamed live across the Government’s digital platforms—Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube—ensuring broad public access to the discussion.

Key focus areas of the National Development Policy

During the session, Minister Diarrassouba will present the National Development Policy (NDP), outlining its strategic priorities and long-term vision. The policy addresses critical sectors including structural economic transformation, industrial growth, human capital development, infrastructure modernization, governance reforms, and balanced regional development.

A platform for dialogue and transparency

The Government Briefings serve as an interactive forum where government officials, journalists, professional associations, and civil society representatives engage in open discussions on national issues. This initiative, spearheaded by the Government Information and Communication Center, strengthens public trust by making government actions more transparent and accessible.