Côte d’Ivoire and BOAD Strengthen Partnership for National Development Plan 2026–2030

Côte d’Ivoire and the Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement (BOAD) are strengthening their regional cooperation around the implementation of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030.

The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, held a meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with Franchy Nago, Resident Mission Chief of BOAD.

Discussions focused on the financing and implementation of the National Development Plan 2026–2030, particularly support for the private sector in carrying out the planned investments.

On this occasion, the BOAD representative reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to supporting Côte d’Ivoire’s development priorities, especially in key sectors such as infrastructure and transport, energy, agriculture and food security, housing, health, and education.

Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba welcomed the strong cooperation between Côte d’Ivoire and BOAD, describing it as a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the country’s economic transformation.

Over the past five years, BOAD has mobilized more than 1,150 billion CFA francs to support major projects in Côte d’Ivoire. For the PND 2026–2030, the regional bank plans to mobilize more than 1,300 billion CFA francs to help finance public and private projects included in the development plan.