Côte d’ivoire’s socio-economic agenda takes center stage in Abidjan

Abidjan, June 3, 2026 – National news today is significantly shaped by key socio-economic developments. These include the second annual dialogue of the Child Protection Partnership (CPC) and the presentation of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 to the international community.

First Lady Dominique Ouattara is spearheading renewed cooperation with the United States, emphasizing the need to strengthen joint actions and partnerships. She has outlined the challenges ahead and set a new course, urging an intensification of efforts to maximize results in critical areas.

This initiative places Dominique Ouattara at the heart of a significant partnership with Washington, as Côte d’Ivoire and the United States bolster their collaboration in combating child trafficking and child labor. Both nations are reinforcing their alliance in this crucial domain.

During her leadership of the second annual CPC partnership dialogue, the First Lady expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved.

Continuing on the socio-economic front, discussions are underway regarding a potential partnership between Côte d’Ivoire and a prominent Chinese conglomerate. This collaboration aims to advance the energy, electricity, water, and infrastructure sectors.

A major Chinese entity, China Energy Engineering Corporation, described as an industrial giant, is poised to arrive to realize President Ouattara’s expansive vision. The group’s president-director general affirmed a readiness to invest substantially in Côte d’Ivoire.

Prime Minister Beugré Mambé and Ni Zhen are laying the groundwork for a strategic and foundational partnership. They have reached agreements on investment opportunities in electricity distribution, gas power plants, and transportation. The Prime Minister specifically invited China Energy to invest in Côte d’Ivoire.

In related economic news, the presentation of the PND 2026-2030 to the global community has garnered widespread attention across the nation.

Côte d’Ivoire is making a strong commitment to private investment, as highlighted during the PND 2026-2030 presentation to ambassadors. Diplomats were encouraged to mobilize their respective countries for the upcoming Consultative Group meeting scheduled for July 8 and 9.

The financing strategy for this plan heavily relies on private investment.

The government presented its comprehensive strategy to development partners, with a notable advocacy effort by Minister Diarrassouba before the international community.

The minister actively involved ambassadors in mobilizing the necessary resources to fund the PND 2026-2030. The government is committed to rallying international support around this strategic initiative.

National reports also cover the presentation of the report and opinion from the Economic, Social, Environmental, and Cultural Council (CESEC) concerning agro-industry development policy.

Aka Aouélé and the CESEC have formulated seven concrete recommendations for enhancing the agro-industry development policy.

The CESEC unanimously adopted a report and an opinion containing these seven recommendations.

Council members endorsed a report and opinion pertaining to the agro-industry development policy, with the CESEC’s opinion specifically aiming to accelerate the country’s economic transformation.