On Monday, February 16, 2026, Ivorian Minister of Economy, Finance, and Budget Adama Coulibaly presented the nation’s economic roadmap for the next five years to private sector leaders during a meeting organized by the State/Private Sector Consultation Committee (CCESP).
The year 2026 marks the official launch of the new National Development Program (PND) 2026-2030, which is built upon an aggressive growth projection averaging 7.2% annually. To fuel this expansion, the government has planned a massive investment of 114,838.5 billion CFA francs, with the private sector expected to serve as the primary engine by contributing 70.2% of the total budget, while the public sector covers the remaining 29.8%.
To ensure these targets are met, Minister Coulibaly announced a shift toward a more strategic institutional dialogue with the Ivorian Employers’ Association, featuring formal quarterly sessions beginning in March 2026. This intensified collaboration aims to address the real-time needs of businesses operating on the ground, a move warmly welcomed by Ahmed Cissé, President of the Ivorian Employers’ Association, who noted that the ongoing dialogue has already yielded concrete improvements in the business climate.
Looking back at recent successes, the Minister reported that by the end of 2025, the government had successfully settled 1,556.8 billion CFA francs in payments to over 6,700 suppliers and service providers, addressing a major long-standing concern of the business community. Additionally, significant infrastructure milestones were highlighted, such as the decongestion of the Port of Abidjan through the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), which has significantly boosted operator confidence. The government has also taken proactive steps in metrology by subsidizing the inspection of vital measuring instruments like water and electricity meters, further demonstrating its commitment to a resilient and sustainable growth model for the country.
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