THE AFRICA TIMES | CÔTE D’IVOIRE — Côte d’Ivoire is placing the private sector at the center of a new five-year development strategy aimed at accelerating industrialization. Officials assert that this initiative has already attracted billions of dollars in investment commitments, creating new opportunities for local businesses to expand internationally.
Development Strategy Overview
This strategy is part of the broader 2026–2030 National Development Plan. Its primary objective is to transform Côte d’Ivoire into an upper-middle-income economy by 2030 through industrial expansion, job creation, and enhanced private-sector participation.
Investment and Financing Agreements
Recent developments include the signing of five financing agreements between the World Bank and the Ivorian government. These agreements, collectively valued at $875 million, support structural reforms, human capital
