The Ivorian Minister of Planning announced on Thursday that Côte d’Ivoire has successfully secured international public investments four times greater than initially anticipated to fund its National Development Plan (NDP) through 2030.

This achievement further solidifies the country’s economic appeal, characterized by one of the most vigorous growth rates in the region—averaging 6.5% in recent years—and a profound restoration of stability following a decade of political-military turmoil in the early 2000s.

A significant two-day event, held in Abidjan on Wednesday and Thursday, brought together government officials and hundreds of public and private investors. Their purpose was to secure funding for the NDP, which outlines key initiatives such as security enhancements, agricultural modernization (contributing 20% to GDP), fostering and supporting major enterprises to cultivate “national champions,” and developing critical road infrastructure, including a high-speed rail line.

Secured Funding Figures

“Côte d’Ivoire sought approximately $20 billion in public funding,” stated Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba on the sidelines of the gathering. He further revealed, “Our development partners ultimately committed over $80 billion to support Côte d’Ivoire, representing four times the amount we initially requested.”

This substantial backing comes primarily from prominent international financial institutions, including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the European Union.

“This signifies that nearly all our economic indicators are favorable,” he remarked, reiterating the expectation that over 70% of the total funding, amounting to more than $147 billion, will originate from the private sector.

The comprehensive funding required for the NDP is projected at $209 billion, 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 on international markets at an exceptionally favorable interest rate for an emerging economy.

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

The IMF commended Côte d’Ivoire’s “resilient” economy, although it projected a slight moderation in growth to 6% in 2026, down from 6.5% in 2025. Inflation is also anticipated to rise, settling around 3.3% this year.

Historically reliant on agriculture, the Ivorian economy has been actively pursuing diversification for several years, driven by recent discoveries in the mining, gas, and oil sectors.