President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire expressed profound satisfaction with the remarkable outcomes of the Consultative Group meeting, dedicated to securing financing for the nation’s 2026-2030 National Development Plan (NDP). This pivotal event successfully mobilized an astounding 47,820 billion FCFA, equivalent to 80 billion US dollars. Notably, this substantial sum is approximately four times greater than the initial funding target sought from the private sector, showcasing immense confidence in this West African nation.

Ouattara emphasized that this exceptional success unequivocally reflects the international community’s robust trust in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic stability and its promising development trajectory. He affirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to translating these significant financial pledges into tangible projects, aimed at substantially enhancing the country’s infrastructure and expanding economic opportunities for all citizens.

The 2026-2030 NDP is strategically structured around six core priorities: fostering peace, ensuring security, advancing agriculture, boosting private sector growth, investing in human capital, modernizing infrastructure, and upholding strong governance. The overarching ambition is to propel Côte d’Ivoire into the ranks of upper-middle-income economies by 2030, targeting a GDP per capita of 4,500 US dollars and reducing the national poverty rate below 20%.

The Consultative Group meeting in Abidjan drew an impressive gathering of over 2,000 investors from 49 nations. These participants, representing a wide array of leading financial institutions and private enterprises, convened to deliberate and formally commit to the comprehensive funding of the NDP.