Côte d’Ivoire: Rice Self-Sufficiency by the End of 2026

In West Africa, rice ranks as the second most consumed cereal, after maize. Several countries in the region are working to increase their production in order to reduce dependence on international markets.

Published on Mar 07, 2025

Côte d'Ivoire Aims for Significant Poverty Reduction by 2030 with New National Development Plan

During a government seminar held on February 17-18, 2025, in Abidjan, the Ivorian government presented the key points of the 2026-2030 National Development Plan (PND), aiming to reduce the poverty rate to below 20% by 2030. Under the leadership of Prim...

Port Autonome d'Abidjan: Performance and Reforms for Sustained Growth

In 2024, the Port Autonome d'Abidjan (PAA) recorded outstanding performance, reaching a total traffic volume of 40 million tons, a more than 15% increase compared to the 34.7 million tons from the previous year. This growth reflects the dynamism of C&o...

Côte d'Ivoire Strengthens Its Mining Sector with New Exploration Permits

The Côte d'Ivoire government has adopted four decrees granting mining exploration permits, three of which are dedicated to gold, highlighting the strategic importance of this metal for the national economy. These permits, each valid for four year...

Transforming Lives in Côte d'Ivoire!

African Development Bank Group Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, Dr. Beth Dunford, has commended the government of Cote d’Ivoire for its delivery of a Bank-financed project improving rural population and youth living c...

Hitachi Rail and EASIER Partner to Revolutionize Abidjan’s Metro System with Advanced Ticketing Technology

In a major step toward transforming urban mobility, Hitachi Rail and EASIER have secured a contract with Colas Rail to supply the TRANSCITY™ ticketing solution for Abidjan’s upcoming metro line. This landmark project is set to significantly...

Abdourahmane Cissé Joins Lazard as Senior Advisor

Lazard has announced the appointment of Abdourahmane Cissé as Senior Advisor within its Government Advisory team. A former minister in Côte d'Ivoire and expert in public finance, Cissé will leverage his experience to supp...

ECOWAS Grants $2.2 Million for Agricultural Training of West African Youth

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has granted a $2.238 million funding to 15 agricultural centers across the region to enhance youth employment within agricultural value chains.

Published on Feb 27, 2025

Artificial Intelligence and Prospects: Minister Sidi Tiémoko Touré Calls on Africa to Shape Its Own Digital Destiny

Sidi Tiémoko Touré, the Ivorian Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, and President of the Center for Prospective Studies (CEP), shared his vision of an Africa that shapes its own digital destiny in the era of Artificial Intelligenc...

61st Edition of SIA: Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani Explores New Market Opportunities for Locally Processed Agricultural Products

Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, Minister of State for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food Production, led a strong Ivorian delegation to the 61st edition of the International Agricultural Show in Paris (SIA 2025), taking place from February 22 to March...

Official list of candidates for the election of the next President of the African Development Bank

The Steering Committee of the Board of Governors on the Election of the President of the African Development Bank met on 11 and 12 February 2025 at the Bank Group’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Steering Committee, after examining the candidatures c...

SARA 2025: Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé Officially Launches the 7th Edition Scheduled for May 23 to June 1

Prime Minister Dr. Beugré Mambé officially launched the preparatory work for the 7th edition of the International Agriculture and Livestock Resources Exhibition of Abidjan (SARA), which will take place from May 23 to June 1, 2025, at the...