C么te d'Ivoire presents its development vision at the African Economic Conference
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Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Planning and Development, represented C么te d'Ivoire at the 2026 African Economic Conference, held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan. The conference, co-organized by the African Development Bank Group, the United Nations, UNDP, and the OECD, brings together public decision-makers, international financial institutions, and economists to discuss Africa's economic future. C么te d'Ivoire shared its experience in strategic planning, investment mobilization, and economic transformation through its 2026-2030 National Development Plan. As Governor of the African Development Bank for C么te d'Ivoire, the Minister articulated the government's vision for development based on proactive public policies, sustainable reforms, and a favorable investment climate. This participation underscores C么te d'Ivoire's commitment to contributing to African development policy discussions and sharing its recognized expertise in planning, public policy coordination, and partner mobilization.
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