Côte d'Ivoire Aims for Significant Poverty Reduction by 2030 with New National Development Plan

During a government seminar held on February 17-18, 2025, in Abidjan, the Ivorian government presented the key points of the 2026-2030 National Development Plan (PND), aiming to reduce the poverty rate to below 20% by 2030. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, the discussions focused on transforming Côte d'Ivoire into an upper-middle-income country by 2035.

The Prime Minister highlighted the progress made since 2011, with the poverty rate decreasing from 55% in 2011 to 37.5% in 2021, despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions. He also emphasized the importance of both public and private investments, citing the PND 2021-2025, which has already achieved an execution rate of 77.1%, with 45,500 billion CFA francs invested out of the 59,000 billion initially planned.

The 2030 vision aims to increase the average income per capita from $1,722 in 2010-2020 to around $4,000 by 2030, while making economic growth more inclusive. The PND 2026-2030 builds on this vision, proposing a new growth model based on international exchange of experiences and clear economic strategies to achieve development goals.

Seminar participants recommended maintaining high growth with a stronger impact on the social and structural transformation of the economy. Key priorities include improving productivity, particularly in the agricultural sector, promoting international trade, integrating into global value chains, and strengthening the business environment to attract more foreign direct investment.

The PND 2026-2030 also emphasizes social protection, universal employment, including for vulnerable and informal workers, and a stronger partnership between the government and the private sector in developing human capital. After its adoption by government authorities, this plan could position Côte d'Ivoire as a key player in economic development in West Africa.