Côte d’Ivoire launches GUDIP to streamline private investment tracking

The Côte d’Ivoire Investment Promotion Centre (CEPICI) unveiled its Guichet Unique de Déclaration de l’Investissement Privé (GUDIP) on July 10 in Abidjan, marking a significant step toward enhancing governance of private sector investments in the country.

Developed in partnership with the Directorate General of Economics, with technical and financial support from the PACA-CI program backed by the African Development Bank, GUDIP is designed to centralize, monitor, and analyze data on private investments across Côte d’Ivoire.

The initiative addresses long-standing challenges such as fragmented information, inconsistent project tracking, and low conversion rates of investment intentions into concrete projects. By providing reliable, real-time data, GUDIP aims to refine public policy decisions, improve project oversight, and quantify the private sector’s contribution to economic growth, job creation, and structural transformation.

Data-driven decision making for economic transformation

Speaking at the national launch workshop, which convened government agencies, technical partners, and private sector stakeholders, Solange Amichia, Director General of CEPICI, emphasized the tool’s potential as a “public governance powerhouse”.

She underscored the need for full institutional engagement, urging all stakeholders to actively participate by sharing data and appointing dedicated focal points to ensure seamless integration of the system.

Next steps and long-term impact

The phased rollout of GUDIP, scheduled between Q3 2026 and Q1 2027, will serve as a cornerstone of Côte d’Ivoire’s broader strategy to modernize its investment ecosystem. By strengthening data integrity and project monitoring, CEPICI seeks to solidify its role as a key partner to the government in mobilizing private capital essential for financing the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030.

The system is expected to enhance transparency, reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, and accelerate investment realization—positioning Côte d’Ivoire as a more attractive destination for domestic and international investors.