National Development Plan: Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba Launches the 2027–2029 Public Investment Program (PIP)

The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, officially launched the 2027–2029 Public Investment Program (PIP) on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the auditorium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the theme: “Reforms in Public Investment Management: Achievements and Perspectives.”

Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba took the opportunity to underscore the importance of the Public Investment Program, which serves as a central instrument of fiscal and development policy and concretely reflects the Government’s priorities regarding strategic projects. At stake are economic growth, enhanced productivity, and the reduction of regional inequalities.

The preparation of the 2027–2029 PIP, the Minister of Planning and Development continued, comes within a context marked by the implementation of the new National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030, which now serves as the reference framework for public action. The plan notably aims to strengthen infrastructure, accelerate the structural transformation of the economy, develop human capital, and create more than three million jobs, while significantly reducing poverty.

“Investment remains an essential tool to address major challenges, and the Government will continue to make investment the engine of growth,” he assured. He also recalled that the implementation of the 2026–2030 NDP requires a total investment volume of 114,838.5 billion CFA francs, more than 70% of which is expected to come from the private sector.

Placed under the banner of reforms, the ceremony provided an opportunity to review progress achieved in recent years, particularly in planning, project preparation, and public financial management. However, challenges remain, notably in project preparation and absorption capacity.

The ceremony, which was held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., also served to present the program’s preparation timeline and share perspectives aimed at strengthening the efficiency and sustainability of public investments—key pillars of Côte d’Ivoire’s structural transformation and sustainable development.