The Ivorian real estate sector is anticipating a major shift in housing policy following a decisive meeting between the newly appointed Minister of Town Planning, Housing, and Living Environment, Moussa Sanogo, and the National Chamber of Approved Developers and Builders of Côte d’Ivoire (CNPC-CI).
During this inaugural working session, CNPC-CI President Siriki Sangaré reaffirmed the private sector’s dedication to supporting the government’s ambitious goal of providing housing for all residents across various cities and districts. While acknowledging the progress made under the presidential housing program initiated in 2012, industry leaders utilized the meeting to address persistent bottlenecks that have hampered the pace of development.
Yamoussa Coulibaly, the Chamber’s Vice President in charge of General Policy and Reforms, detailed a series of critical grievances including the slow issuance of official documents, the need for better stakeholder structuring, and the urgency of securing land tenure. He further emphasized that stronger backing from both the government and banking institutions is essential for the industry to meet national demand.
In response, Minister Moussa Sanogo welcomed the developers’ expertise and signaled a strong willingness to collaborate. He specifically embraced the Chamber’s proposal to create a permanent consultation framework, which would serve as a formal bridge between the government and private builders. The Minister also pledged to implement concrete measures to streamline administrative processes for developers who remain in full compliance with national regulations. This renewed commitment suggests a significant acceleration of real estate projects as both parties work toward a more efficient and secure housing market.
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