Côte d’Ivoire unveils bold development vision at African economic summit

The future of Africa’s economic landscape is being shaped in high-level forums where policymakers, financial institutions, and economic experts converge to exchange ideas and strategies.

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire took center stage at the African Economic Conference 2026, held in Abidjan, to present its forward-thinking development blueprint. Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Planning and Development, delivered the opening remarks alongside key figures including Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank Group, and representatives from the United Nations, UNDP, OECD, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, who co-organized the event.

The annual gathering at the African Development Bank headquarters brings together top officials from multilateral development institutions, chief economists from global banks, central bank governors, leading researchers, and government leaders. Together, they analyze the continent’s most pressing economic challenges and opportunities, with a focus on the transformative shifts reshaping Africa’s development trajectory.

In an era marked by shifting geopolitical alliances and evolving financing models, Côte d’Ivoire seized the platform to highlight its proven strategies in strategic planning, investment mobilization, and economic transformation. The country unveiled its 2026-2030 National Development Plan, a roadmap designed to accelerate sustainable growth and position Côte d’Ivoire as a model of economic resilience in West Africa.

As Governor of the African Development Bank for Côte d’Ivoire, Dr. Diarrassouba emphasized the importance of forward-looking public policies, robust reforms, and an enabling business environment to drive long-term prosperity. His address underscored the government’s commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing public-private partnerships, and creating an ecosystem where investments can thrive.

Côte d’Ivoire’s participation in this prestigious conference reaffirms its role as a proactive leader in shaping Africa’s economic agenda. By sharing its expertise in coordinated policy execution and multi-stakeholder collaboration, the country continues to inspire other nations while reinforcing its reputation as a hub for sustainable development in the region.