IMF mission: Côte d’Ivoire outlines 2026–2030 development plan and food sovereignty strategy

Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, on April 29 received a mission from the International Monetary Fund led by Geneviève Verdier, as part of the sixth and final review of the country’s economic and financial program.

During the meeting, the minister presented the objectives of the 2026–2030 National Development Plan (PND), highlighting food sovereignty as a key national priority. Discussions also covered the plan’s macroeconomic framework and governance mechanisms.

With a total budget of 114,838.5 billion CFA francs, the plan targets annual economic growth of 7.2% and has already advanced through key parliamentary stages. Final adoption by the Senate will grant it full legal status, after which a roadshow will be organized to mobilize additional funding from development partners.

Food sovereignty is a central pillar of the plan, supported by a system of production zones and legal and financial reforms aimed at boosting domestic food production and strengthening the resilience of the agricultural sector.

The macroeconomic framework includes multiple growth scenarios, including a conservative outlook designed to ensure resilience to external shocks and allow flexible policy adjustments.

Implementation of the plan will rely on strengthened monitoring and performance tools, including a dedicated system developed with support from the World Bank to improve execution efficiency and optimize disbursement rates.

Verdier welcomed the country’s economic performance and reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to supporting Côte d’Ivoire in implementing its reforms.

The mission follows the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank held in Washington in April 2026.