Abidjan, July 9, 2026 – The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, specifically dedicated to attracting investors, commenced on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire. Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé presided over this significant gathering.
“Today marks a crucial phase for this Consultative Group, centered on investment, enterprise, and value creation. Our objective is to secure the necessary private investments to realize our ambitious development goals. I am highly gratified to observe the participation of over 700 investors from partner nations in this pivotal meeting,” affirmed Robert Beugré Mambé.
Addressing a large assembly of business leaders, investors, and private sector representatives who traveled to Abidjan, the Head of Government underscored the event’s role as an invaluable platform for dialogue with private sector stakeholders. He also emphasized its importance in forging a unified vision for national development.
“Dear friends, your commitment alongside us reflects your confidence in the promising outlook of the Ivorian economy and its inherent growth potential. You are indispensable partners in achieving our aspiration to build a more competitive economy that generates greater employment opportunities. The success of this endeavor hinges significantly on the private sector’s capacity to invest,” he articulated.
The Prime Minister reiterated the government’s strategic decision to position the private sector as the primary driver of Côte d’Ivoire’s economic transformation. He reassured investors that the nation’s economy has consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in recent years, navigating a dynamic international landscape with an impressive average growth rate of 6.5% over the period, thereby solidifying its position among the continent’s most vibrant economies.
“A burgeoning market, therefore, 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 industrialization and the local processing of our raw materials to generate enhanced added value, the expansion of strategic infrastructure – particularly in transport, digital technology, and logistics – thereby bolstering our economy’s competitiveness and appeal, and vital investments in human capital, innovation, and services essential for the emergence of a more productive and inclusive economy,” he stressed.
Robert Beugré Mambé also recalled that the preceding day, focused on institutional partners and outlining Côte d’Ivoire’s development strategy, drew over 3,000 participants from 49 countries, including Côte d’Ivoire itself.
Speaking on behalf of the investor community, Ahmed Cissé, President of the General Confederation of Enterprises of Côte d’Ivoire (CGECI); 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 (SFI), collectively reaffirmed their unwavering confidence in the vision articulated by Ivorian authorities. They declared their readiness to contribute fully to the PND 2026-2030’s implementation through substantial financial commitments.