On July 10 in Abidjan, the Centre for the Promotion of Investments in Côte d’Ivoire (CEPICI) officially unveiled the Guichet Unique de Déclaration de l’Investissement Privé (GUDIP), a groundbreaking initiative designed to significantly enhance the governance of private investments across the nation.
Developed through a collaborative effort with the Direction Générale de l’Économie and receiving crucial technical and financial backing from the Programme d’Appui à l’Amélioration du Climat des Affaires (PACA-CI), funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), GUDIP is set to revolutionize how private investment data is managed. It will centralize, monitor, and meticulously analyze all relevant information concerning private sector capital flows within Côte d’Ivoire.
This strategic tool aims to resolve the longstanding issue of fragmented data, ensuring superior traceability for investment projects. Furthermore, GUDIP will enable precise measurement of how many investment intentions translate into actual realizations, thereby providing a clearer picture for guiding public policies effectively.
Madame Solange AMICHIA, the Director General of CEPICI, underscored the platform’s importance, describing GUDIP as a “powerful instrument for public governance.” She emphasized its foundation on reliable and up-to-date data, which is vital for informed decision-making and accurately assessing the private sector’s contribution to national growth, job creation, and the country’s broader economic transformation.
During the national launch workshop, which brought together key public administrations, technical partners, and private sector stakeholders, Madame AMICHIA urged all participating institutions to commit fully to the platform’s implementation. This includes actively sharing data and designating dedicated focal points to ensure seamless integration and operation.
With its full deployment anticipated between the third quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027, GUDIP signifies a major leap forward in modernizing Côte d’Ivoire’s investment landscape. This innovative step is crucial for the nation’s economic future.
By bolstering data quality and refining project oversight, CEPICI is poised to reinforce its pivotal role as a strategic partner to the State. This initiative is critical for mobilizing the investments essential to successfully funding the National Development Plan (PND) for 2026-2030, driving sustainable progress and prosperity in Côte d’Ivoire.
