PND 2026–2030: Côte d’Ivoire bets on private investment to finance its economic transformation

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, presented this Tuesday in Abidjan the National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030 to ambassadors, multilateral institutions, and technical and financial partners accredited in the country. Developed under the authority of the President of the Republic, H.E. Alassane Ouattara, the plan outlines investments worth 114,838.5 billion CFA francs over five years, with 70.2% expected to come from the private sector. This meeting marks the opening of the final preparatory phase ahead of the Consultative Group scheduled for July 8–9, 2026 in Abidjan, which aims to mobilize 11,138.2 billion CFA francs.

In a global context marked by shrinking official development assistance, this structure sets Côte d’Ivoire apart in the African development financing landscape. The plan’s composition reflects a deliberate policy choice: out of the total 114,838.5 billion CFA francs, 80,614.7 billion will be sought from the private sector, while public contribution is estimated at 34,223.9 billion CFA francs, or 29.8% of the total. This public baseline forms the foundation for mobilizing both domestic and international private capital. The remaining public financing gap, estimated at 37,933.1 billion CFA francs, will be covered through regional and international markets as well as commitments expected at the Consultative Group.

This new development cycle is built on strong economic achievements, including an average growth rate of 6.5% maintained over the 2021–2025 period, preserved macroeconomic stability, and improving social indicators.

The Plan aligns with the President’s vision, “Building a Great Nation that is Stable, Ambitious and United,” and sets two key targets for 2030: raising GDP per capita to 4,500 US dollars and achieving upper-middle-income country status. The financial trajectory also foresees a reduction in the debt-to-GDP ratio from 57% in 2025 to 54.8% in 2030, below the UEMOA community threshold of 70%, reinforcing the sustainability of such an ambitious program.

“The PND 2026–2030 reflects our commitment to accelerating Côte d’Ivoire’s economic and social transformation through an ambitious, sustainable, and opportunity-creating investment program. The Consultative Group will be a decisive milestone in strengthening the partnership between Côte d’Ivoire and all its development partners,” said Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba.

Following his presentation, Dr. Diarrassouba answered questions from ambassadors and representatives of multilateral and bilateral institutions present. The discussions helped deepen several aspects of the plan’s financial architecture and implementation mechanisms. The Minister concluded by formally calling on the diplomatic corps, inviting each partner to mobilize capital around the Consultative Group on July 8–9, 2026 in Abidjan. Active participation from the international community will help strengthen trust and private sector engagement around the PND 2026–2030.

At a time when declining official aid is forcing African states to rethink their financing models, Côte d’Ivoire is choosing to anticipate. By presenting the PND to the diplomatic corps and financial partners ahead of the Consultative Group, the government is putting forward a structured, costed, and sustainable program, continuing the early mobilization on which the success of the July meeting will depend.