The Côte d'Ivoire Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI-CI) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Institutional Investor Network (IIN), a U.S.-based network of institutional investors, in a move aimed at strengthening investment flows between the United States and Africa.

The agreement was signed on July 9 during a networking dinner held on the sidelines of the Consultative Group meeting for the financing of Côte d'Ivoire's 2026–2030 National Development Plan (PND). The event brought together U.S. institutional investors, Ivorian business leaders, government officials and development partners to deepen business ties and explore new investment opportunities.

According to the CCI-CI, the partnership is designed to facilitate investment opportunities, promote business partnerships between Ivorian companies and American investors, and support greater private-sector participation in Côte d'Ivoire's economic transformation.

The networking event followed a U.S.–Africa investment roundtable held on July 8, where participants discussed opportunities across key sectors of the Ivorian economy. The latest agreement reflects the country's broader strategy of attracting long-term foreign capital to support the implementation of its 2026–2030 National Development Plan, which relies heavily on private-sector investment.

During the evening, several individuals were recognized for their contributions to strengthening economic relations between Africa and the United States. Among those honored were Ambassador Inza Camara, Bintou Kabore-Zerbo and Touré Faman.

The partnership comes as Côte d'Ivoire steps up efforts to position itself as one of West Africa's leading investment destinations. Through closer cooperation with international financial institutions and investor networks, the government aims to mobilize capital for strategic sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, agriculture and services.

Analysts say initiatives such as the CCI-CI–Institutional Investor Network agreement could broaden access to international financing for Ivorian businesses while reinforcing economic ties between the United States and Africa at a time when global competition for investment across the continent continues to intensify.