Côte d’Ivoire has ratified two loan agreements worth approximately $399.2 million with the World Bank Group, aiming to strengthen private sector investment and accelerate job creation. The announcement was made on July 2, following the signing of the agreements in June.
The financing package includes a $299.8 million loan from the International Development Association and an additional $99.4 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Together, these funds are designed to support structural reforms that improve the business environment and enhance the country’s capacity to attract private investment.
The program targets key sectors of the economy, including energy, water, digital services, agriculture, and healthcare. According to government officials, the objective is to improve operational and technical conditions for private investors while encouraging economic transformation across priority industries.
This financing aligns with Côte d’Ivoire’s broader 2026–2030 National Development Plan, which emphasizes expanding private sector participation in economic growth and job creation. The plan outlines large-scale investment ambitions aimed at positioning the country as an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
Authorities have highlighted continued investor confidence in the country, supported by stable credit ratings and growing levels of approved private investment projects. Recent data from investment agencies also shows an increase in private sector activity, reflecting ongoing reforms to improve competitiveness and economic diversification.
The latest World Bank support is expected to reinforce these efforts by strengthening institutional frameworks and unlocking further private capital into strategic sectors of the economy.
