Ivory Coast secures 639 million euros from Italy
The funds will finance 10 projects in priority sectors, following a forum on Italian investments in Abidjan.
Ivory Coast is set to receive 639 million euros, approximately 420 billion FCFA, from Italy to fund about 10 projects. The announcement came on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the opening of the Italian Investment Forum in Abidjan. The Centre for Promotion of Investment in Ivory Coast (CEPICI) played an active role in the forum.
The investment aims to bolster key sectors of the Ivorian economy. CEPICI's involvement signifies a concerted effort to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment. The forum provided a platform for dialogue between Ivorian authorities and Italian investors to explore opportunities.
This financial package represents a significant boost for Ivory Coast's development agenda. The specific projects to be funded are expected to be in areas deemed critical for the nation's economic growth and diversification.
Why it mattersIvory Coast businesses and the economy will benefit from new investment capital and project funding.