Sunday 16 August 2026

147 result(s) for “Programme Diversification, Accélération industrielle, Compétitivité et Emplois”

Industry

Ivory Coast: 14 SEZs and ZIs to further industrialize the country

The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, announced on Thursday June 11, 2026 the deployment of 14 special economic zones (SEZs) across the districts of the country, as well as the creation of industrial zones in the 31 regions to enhance the national agricultural potential. An ambitious road...

par Franck Oulaï
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Industrial zones

ZI Yopougon: the Minister of Industry on the ground

The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, made a working visit to the industrial zone (ZI) of Yopougon, on Wednesday June 10, 2026. The objective was to assess the progress of the structuring projects carried out by the Universal Industrie group, whose investments reach nearly 200 billion CFA...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Innovation

Digital: Ivory Coast is banking on seven pillars for 2035

Côte d'Ivoire intends to adopt a new vision of digital transformation by 2035. Unveiled on June 1, 2026 in Abidjan by the Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, this roadmap is based on seven pillars and 40 projects intended to accelerate the modernization of the country, as well...

par Chalysa Brou
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Investment

Trade and investment: Abidjan and Washington rely on a strengthened partnership

The United States and Ivory Coast display a common desire to strengthen and expand their economic cooperation, with an emphasis on intensifying trade and increasing investments. This is what emerged from the meeting on June 4 between the two partners.

par Chalysa Brou
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Industry

APES 2026: SOGEDI campaigns for industrial investment

The Industrial Infrastructure Management and Development Company (SOGEDI) marked its presence at the 3rd edition of the Abidjan Private Equity Summit (APES), held on June 4 and 5, 2026 in Abidjan. A participation which illustrates SOGEDI's desire to be resolutely part of contemporary dynamics of financing and strategic...

par Franck Oulaï
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Agriculture

2025 assessment: agriculture displays remarkable health

Gathered in Yamoussoukro for the agricultural sector review workshop, stakeholders in the sector, led by Minister Bruno Nabagné Koné, painted an encouraging picture, marked by production records for both export and food crops, a few days ago.

par Mohamed Fofana
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Briefs

Intellectual property: Abidjan, a high-level African conference

The Ivorian economic capital hosted the Conference of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices of the OAPI space (HIPOC) on June 4 and 5. The event brought together officials from the 17 member states of the African Intellectual Property Organization. A highlight of the meeting was the presence of Daren Tang, Director Ge...

par La rédaction
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Briefs

PND 2026-2030: Ivory Coast is building its universities of tomorrow

As part of the 2026-2030 National Development Program, Côte d'Ivoire is preparing to carry out a vast university project. Five new universities will be built in Adiaké, Abengourou, Daoukro, Dabou and Odienné. Added to this are three University Institutes of Technology (IUT) and a university specializing in artificial i...

par La rédaction
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Infrastructures

Social housing: Minister Moussa Sanogo inspects the work

The Minister of Urban Planning, Housing and Living Environment, Moussa Sanogo, braved the dust of the construction sites to immerse himself in the progress of the work on the Ahoué site, route d'Alépé. A visit which confirms the dynamics of the presidential program of social and economic housing in the district of Abid...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Énergie

Thermal energy: Ivory Coast secures more than 423 billion CFA francs

A financing agreement was signed between Ivory Coast and the Chinese group Energy China for the construction of a combined cycle thermal power plant in Songon, on June 2, 2026. With a capacity of 372 MW, this project with a total investment of 423.166 billion FCFA aims to meet the growing demand for electricity linked...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Industry

Ivory Coast in the Top 10: industrialization in progress

The African Development Bank (AfDB) confirms the rise of industrial power in Côte d'Ivoire. According to the African Industrialization Index 2025 (IIA 2025), Abidjan joins the closed circle of the ten most industrialized economies on the continent, with a score of 0.6173. A recognition that crowns years of structural r...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Maritime

Maritime cooperation: SEPCIM-AEM and the American Navy chart the course for 2028

As part of strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime security, the Permanent Secretary of SEPCIM-AEM, Abroulaye Fofana recently received a delegation from the United States Naval Forces for Africa (NAVAF). A strategic meeting which lays the foundations for strengthened collaboration by 2028.

par Mohamed Fofana
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