President Alassane Ouattara expressed deep satisfaction with the outcomes of the Consultative Group for Financing the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030. The event culminated in commitments totaling 47,820 billion FCFA, equivalent to 80 billion USD—far exceeding the initial private sector target by more than fourfold.

Ouattara highlighted this achievement as a testament to global investor confidence in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic trajectory and long-term growth potential. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to channeling these resources into tangible projects that will enhance infrastructure, stimulate private sector growth, and create economic opportunities across the nation.

The PND 2026-2030 outlines six critical pillars: peace and security, agricultural modernization, private sector expansion, human capital development, infrastructure upgrades, and governance reforms. These priorities aim to propel Côte d’Ivoire into the ranks of upper-middle-income economies by 2030, targeting a GDP per capita of 4,500 USD and reducing poverty rates to below 20%.

The Consultative Group meeting in Abidjan drew over 2,000 participants from 49 countries. Attendees included representatives from international financial institutions, multinational corporations, and investment firms, all converging to outline strategies for financing the ambitious development agenda.