For the first time in the history of global maritime transport, an African city becomes the regional headquarters of a giant in the sector. On April 23, 2026, CMA CGM officially inaugurated its Africa regional office in Abidjan, relocating its continental operations from Marseille. A strategic decision that propels Côt...
On April 15, 2026, the Ivorian Council of Ministers recorded the creation of the Sovereign Strategic Fund for the Development of Côte d'Ivoire (FSD-CI). Adopted under the presidency of H.E Alassane OUATTARA, this unique financial instrument marks a historic inflection in the country's economic doctrine. It aims to tran...
Born from the alliance of the Senegalese group Kirène and the Farès group, Agro-Industrie de Côte d'Ivoire (AGROCI) has established itself in a few years as one of the most dynamic agri-food companies in the country. Located in Bonoua, around fifty kilometers from Abidjan, this modern factory intends to reduce Ivorian...
Founded more than 60 years ago in Abidjan, the SIFCA Group has established itself as the first private agro-industrial group in Côte d'Ivoire and one of the most influential players in the West African economy. Specializing in palm oil, natural rubber and cane sugar, this Ivorian behemoth now operates in five countries...
In Ivory Coast, industrialization is no longer based solely on political ambitions, but on a rapidly changing legal arsenal. From law n°2025-393 of June 11, 2025 on industrial zones to texts on free zones and standardization, the State is refining its tools to attract investors, organize industrial space and better sup...
Drawing on lessons learned from three successive planning cycles, the Ivorian Government under the Presidency of H.E Alassane OUATTARA is launching its fourth National Development Plan (PND), the most ambitious in its contemporary history. With a colossal envelope of 114,838.5 billion FCFA, Abidjan intends to raise the...
At the end of an ambitious five-year cycle, Côte d'Ivoire takes stock of its third National Development Plan (PND). With an overall envelope of 59,000 billion FCFA, the PND 2021-2025 had the vision of “placing the Ivorian at the heart of the economic and social development” of the country. With a strategy structured ar...
In 2016, Côte d'Ivoire launched its second National Development Plan (PND), with a colossal investment program of 30,000 billion FCFA. Driven by a clear vision, to make the country an emerging economy with a solid industrial base from 2020. This five-year plan was a continuation of the 2012-2015 PND, the results of whi...
At the end of a decade of politico-military crises, Côte d'Ivoire launched in 2012 an ambitious development plan of 11,076 billion FCFA to revive its economy, restore social cohesion and lay the foundations for emergence by 2020, according to the vision of the Head of State H.E Alassane OUATTARA. Four years later, the...
Launched in 2010 in the wake of West African agro-industry, Africa West Industries (AWI) has established itself in 15 years as one of the flagships of Côte d'Ivoire's manufacturing industry. Specializing in the production of Marseille soaps and edible vegetable oil, this 100% Ivorian company, with more than 400 employe...
The Ivorian industry is experiencing an unprecedented rise in power. With sectoral turnover up 25% at the end of June 2025 and a contribution of 22.7% to GDP in 2024, the country relies on a diversified network of factories (from cocoa to cement, including hydrocarbons) to transform its raw materials into an engine for...
About thirty kilometers from Abidjan, the Akoupé-Zeudji PK24 industrial zone (ZI) stands out as a strategic lever for industrialization in Côte d’Ivoire. Designed to relieve congestion in old areas and attract structuring investments, it embodies a new generation of modern, sustainable and competitive industrial spaces...
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