AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndependence & Governance: President Alassane Ouattara told Ivorians that Côte d’Ivoire’s economy remains “dynamic,” but lasting progress must be matched by stronger, credible institutions, better public services and jobs—under the 2026-2030 National Development Plan and a Strategic Sovereign Fund for Development. Digital Economy Push: The government has opened free applications for two AI-focused tech programmes—Ivoire Tech Next 15 (startups) and Ivoire Tech Scale Up (SMEs)—to support 30 digital companies over 24 months, with a September jury selection in Abidjan. Trade & Connectivity: Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand wrapped up a visit to Abidjan and Benin, signing a bilateral consultation mechanism and announcing plans to negotiate an expanded air transport agreement, alongside about C$68.4m in financing including support for NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire and a bond-financing mechanism for very small enterprises. Energy & Investment: Murphy Oil has started appraisal drilling on its Bubale oil discovery offshore Côte d’Ivoire, targeting Turonian reservoirs, with the programme designed to refine field size and development potential. Business Finance & Inclusion: Canada also backed Côte d’Ivoire’s financial inclusion agenda through FinDev Canada lending and school feeding support, as part of broader economic cooperation.
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