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SME Development: The Government Mobilizes 16.3 Billion CFA to Strengthen the Credit Guarantee Company for Supporting Ivorian SMEs

The Council of Ministers, on March 12, 2025, adopted a decree regarding the ratification of a loan agreement amounting to a total of 16.3 billion CFA for financing the Credit Guarantee Company (SGPME) to support Ivorian SMEs.

Published on Mar 12, 2025

Technical Committee on Consultation (TCC) Meeting: Minister Adama Coulibaly Commends the Dynamism of Public-Private Sector Dialogue

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Adama Coulibaly, the Minister of Finance and Budget, and Chairman of the Technical Committee on Consultation (TCC), expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing dynamism in the exchanges between the State and the private sec...

Published on Mar 11, 2025

Mines, Petroleum, Energy: Minister Mamadou Sangafowa-Coulibaly on Mission to the United States to Attract New Investments

On Monday, March 10, 2025, the city of Houston, the capital of the U.S. oil industry, hosted the 43rd edition of CERAWeek, one of the world’s largest energy events. Leading the Ivorian delegation, the Minister of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy, Mam...

Published on Mar 11, 2025

Côte d'Ivoire-European Union Cooperation: The Coordination Cell's Commitment to Ongoing Projects

The Coordination Cell for Côte d'Ivoire-European Union Cooperation (CCC CI/EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing the implementation of ongoing initiatives, particularly the Support Program for the Food Crop Sector in Côte d'Ivoire...

Published on Mar 10, 2025

2025 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings

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Published on Mar 10, 2025

Abidjan Bypass Road (Y4): 80% Completion on the Ebimpé-Nord Highway Section

The Minister of Equipment and Road Maintenance, Amédé Koffi Kouakou, during a visit to the construction site of the Abidjan Bypass Road (Y4) on Thursday, March 6, 2025, expressed satisfaction that the work on the section of approximately...

Published on Mar 07, 2025

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...

Published on Mar 03, 2025

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...

Published on Mar 03, 2025

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...

Published on Mar 03, 2025

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...

Published on Feb 28, 2025

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...

Published on Feb 28, 2025