Côte d’Ivoire unveils national development policy priorities on july 20

Abidjan, 15 July 2026 – On Monday, 20 July 2026 at 10:00 AM, Minister of Planning and Development Souleymane Diarrassouba will take center stage at the Government Meetings, a flagship forum organized by the Government Information and Communication Center (CICG).

The press conference, held at the Primature Auditorium in Abidjan-Plateau, will welcome both national and international media outlets. The event will also be live-streamed across the Ivorian Government’s digital platforms, including Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube.


The session provides a platform for Minister Diarrassouba to unveil the key challenges, opportunities, and strategic directions of the National Development Policy (PND). He will outline the Government’s top priorities, focusing on structural economic transformation, industrialization, human capital development, infrastructure modernization, governance, and balanced regional growth.


Government Meetings serves as a dynamic platform for dialogue between Government officials, journalists, professional associations, and civil society representatives. This initiative, spearheaded by the CICG, bridges the gap between governance and citizens by fostering transparency and engagement.