Representing Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, the Inspector General of State (IGE), Ahoua N'Doli Théophile, reaffirmed on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau, Côte d'Ivoire's commitment to strengthening integrity, transparency, and compliance in order to consolidate good governance and sustainably prevent corruption.
He made the remarks during the celebration of African Anti-Corruption Day, held under the continental theme: "Intensifying the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa" and the national theme: "Integrity, Transparency and Compliance: Pillars of Resilient Public and Private Governance."
The ceremony brought together the President of the High Authority for Good Governance (HABG), Épiphane Zoro Bi Ballo; the Special Representative of the President of the African Union Commission in Côte d'Ivoire, Dr. Ladislas Nzé Békalé; former French Minister of Economy and Finance Michel Sapin; as well as representatives from public institutions, the private sector, and civil society.
The Inspector General of State recalled that corruption remains a major obstacle to economic development, the effectiveness of public action, the rule of law, and the well-being of populations. He emphasized that Côte d'Ivoire, under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara, has implemented an ambitious policy to prevent and combat corruption through its commitment to major international anti-corruption frameworks.
On behalf of the Prime Minister, he praised the efforts of the High Authority for Good Governance (HABG), which have contributed to the progress achieved by the country. With a score of 43 out of 100 in Transparency International's 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index and ranking 76th out of 182 countries, Côte d'Ivoire now stands among the ten best-performing African countries in the fight against corruption. However, he called for continued reforms to strengthen these achievements.
For his part, the President of the HABG called for a new phase in strengthening the country's governance framework. He recommended the institutionalization of a National Corruption Survey, stronger protection for whistleblowers, and the widespread adoption by companies of anti-corruption compliance systems aligned with international standards.
Addressing challenges related to digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and money laundering, he called for stronger control mechanisms, improved risk management systems, and greater transparency.
The Special Representative of the President of the African Union Commission in Côte d'Ivoire welcomed the event as a platform for reflection and mobilization in favor of a more ethical and accountable Africa.
The ceremony also featured an opening conference delivered by Michel Sapin on promoting integrity, transparency, and compliance as key drivers of resilient governance in the fight against corruption and money laundering.