Gabon relaunches High Investment Council to attract 18 trillion CFA francs from private sector
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Gabon has officially relaunched the High Investment Council HCI eight years after its last session, following directives from the President of the Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, opened the proceedings on June 4, 2026, in Libreville. The HCI aims to strengthen public-private dialogue, improve the business climate, and mobilize financing for the 2026-2030 National Growth and Development Plan. This plan requires approximately 27 trillion CFA francs, with the private sector expected to contribute about 18 trillion CFA francs. Immongault emphasized the importance of renewed, sincere, and effective partnerships between the state and private sectors, guided by transparency, mutual trust, inclusivity, representativeness, responsibility, and rigorous follow-up. Thierry Minko, the Minister of Economy, highlighted that the ambitious goals of the National Growth and Development Plan can only be achieved through a renewed climate of trust and a more attractive business environment. Alain-Claude Kouakoua, President of the Federation of Gabonese Enterprises FEG, welcomed the reforms, including the HCI's relaunch, efforts in public-private dialogue, and initiatives to improve economic administration. The HCI's work, which includes thematic working groups, will continue until June 15, focusing on consolidating recommendations and adopting a common roadmap for reforms.
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