Côte d’Ivoire, United Nations launch new cooperation framework to boost sustainable development

The government of Côte d’Ivoire and the United Nations system have officially launched the 2026–2030 Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CCDD), marking the start of a new strategic partnership aligned with national development priorities.

The agreement was signed on April 28 in Abidjan by Minister of Planning and Development Souleymane Diarrassouba and UN Resident Coordinator in Côte d’Ivoire Hélène N’Garnim-Ganga, in the presence of government officials, development partners, private sector representatives and civil society actors.

The framework is expected to mobilize more than $1 billion, equivalent to about 565 billion CFA francs, with nearly 40% of the funding already secured.

Support from the United Nations system will be structured around three key priorities, aligned with the pillars of the country’s 2026–2030 National Development Plan:

• Structural transformation of the economy, with emphasis on diversification, sustainable industrialization and the creation of decent jobs, particularly for youth and women;

• Equitable access to essential services, social protection, and strengthened social cohesion and peace;

• Environmental resilience and sustainable management of natural resources, aimed at addressing climate challenges and supporting the transition to a green economy.

The new framework builds on the results of the previous 2021–2025 cooperation cycle, which contributed to improved access to education and healthcare, supported youth employability and women’s economic empowerment, and strengthened social cohesion and climate resilience, particularly in vulnerable areas.

In a global context marked by tightening financing conditions and geopolitical tensions, the UN Resident Coordinator highlighted the significance of the new framework.

“The 2026–2030 Cooperation Framework will support Côte d’Ivoire through to the 2030 Agenda deadline and represents a final collective opportunity to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals,” she said.

While noting recent progress, she also pointed to persistent challenges, including inequalities, access to basic social services, informal employment and climate pressures.

For his part, the Minister of Planning and Development emphasized the strong alignment between the framework and national ambitions.

“This new framework establishes a shared commitment to sustainably consolidate the transformation of Côte d’Ivoire’s economy and society, with rigor and discipline,” Diarrassouba said.

He added that the partnership would contribute to achieving key targets by 2030, including sustained economic growth, improved human capital, job creation and a significant reduction in poverty.

Developed through a participatory process involving sectoral ministries, technical and financial partners, the private sector and civil society, the framework places particular emphasis on territorial implementation of public policies and increased use of data to guide decision-making.

According to the UN Resident Coordinator, the objective is to move “from fragmented projects to systemic transformations, from sectoral interventions to integrated approaches, and from pilot solutions to nationwide public policies.”

The new cycle represents a significant step in the partnership between Côte d’Ivoire and the United Nations, aimed at promoting a more prosperous, inclusive and resilient economy by 2030.