The opening of the second day of the Consultative Group on Côte d'Ivoire's 2026–2030 National Development Plan (NDP), dedicated to private investors, was chaired on Thursday, July 9, 2026, by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire.
"Today marks a new phase of this Consultative Group, dedicated to investment, business, and value creation. Our objective is to mobilize the private investment needed to implement this development ambition. I am particularly pleased to note that more than 700 investors from partner countries have joined us for this meeting," Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé said.
Addressing business leaders, investors, and representatives of the private sector who attended the event in large numbers, the Prime Minister stressed that the meeting provides a privileged platform for dialogue with private sector stakeholders while strengthening a shared vision for the country's development.
"Dear friends, through your commitment alongside us, you are demonstrating the confidence you have in the prospects of the Ivorian economy and its growth potential. You are key partners in achieving our ambition of building a more competitive economy that creates more jobs. The success of this ambition also depends on the ability of private sector actors to invest," he said.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed that the government has decided to make the private sector the primary driver of Côte d'Ivoire's economic transformation. He also reassured investors that the country's economy, which has demonstrated resilience and adaptability in recent years despite a rapidly changing global environment, has maintained an average growth rate of 6.5% over the period, confirming its position among the most dynamic economies on the African continent.
"This is therefore a rapidly expanding market that is now open to you, investors. Today's discussions will help accelerate investment in the priority sectors identified under the 2026–2030 National Development Plan, particularly industrialization and the local processing of our raw materials to generate greater added value; the development of strategic infrastructure, especially in transport, digital technologies, and logistics, thereby strengthening the competitiveness and attractiveness of our economy; and investment in human capital, innovation, and essential services needed to build a more productive and inclusive economy," he emphasized.
Robert Beugré Mambé also recalled that the first day of the Consultative Group, devoted to institutional partners and the presentation of Côte d'Ivoire's development strategy, brought together more than 3,000 participants from 49 countries, including Côte d'Ivoire.
Speaking on behalf of investors, Ahmed Cissé, President of the General Confederation of Enterprises of Côte d'Ivoire (CGECI); Mehdi Tazi, Vice President and Chairman of the Africa Committee of the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF) and President of the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM); and Mohamed Gouled, Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), reaffirmed their confidence in the vision of the Ivorian authorities.
They also expressed their readiness to "play their full part in implementing the 2026–2030 National Development Plan" through substantial financial commitments.