On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Minister of Economy, Finance, and Budget, Adama Coulibaly, received Mr. Stefan Zeeb, Country Programming Director for Africa and Latin America at KfW, at the Sciam-Plateau building. The meeting provided an opportunity to review ongoing cooperation projects between Côte d’Ivoire and the German development bank, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, renewable energy, and poverty reduction. KfW reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the 2026-2030 National Development Plan (PND), noting that over 480 billion CFA francs have already been mobilized to finance various transport, agriculture, and education programs. Discussions also focused on the need to strengthen the Ministry’s institutional capacity to ensure transparent and efficient management of allocated funds. The Minister highlighted the reforms undertaken to improve the business climate and invited KfW to participate in further discussions. to continue its support in the areas of public service digitalization and climate resilience. This meeting is part of a long-standing partnership that has enabled Côte d’Ivoire to raise over $1.75 billion on international markets in recent months. Both parties concluded that strengthening this dialogue is crucial for achieving the country’s sustainable development goals and maintaining its attractiveness to international investors.
The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss cooperation prospects within the European Union, particularly through the European Development Fund. KfW officials expressed their satisfaction with the progress made by Côte d’Ivoire in terms of financial governance and the fight against corruption, while emphasizing that the continuity of joint projects depends on a stable and predictable regulatory framework.
In summary, this exchange strengthened bilateral ties between Côte d’Ivoire and Germany, paving the way for new structured financing and reinforcing technical cooperation in sectors strategic for the country’s economic growth.