Sunday 16 August 2026

163 result(s) for “VivaTech 2026”

Investment

Ivory Coast - IDB: $2.7 billion to transform development

Côte d'Ivoire and the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDB) officially launched, on May 21, 2026 in Abidjan, the Member Country Partnership Strategy (SPPM) 2025-2029. Articulated around the theme “From economic growth to inclusive development”, this new roadmap mobilizes a total envelope of 2.7 billion dollars, includin...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Investment

Ivory Coast: the EBRD bets $60 million on Ivorian cashew

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a $60 million loan to the Dorado company to accelerate the local processing of cashew nuts in Côte d'Ivoire. A strong signal for the industrialization of a strategic sector.

par Jessice Coulibaly
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Industrial zones

Bouaké: an industrial and logistics zone of international scope

The start of the feasibility study for the Bouaké Logistics and Industrial Zone (ZLIB) was officially given at the beginning of May. Designed as a lever for economic transformation, this ambitious project is part of the National Logistics Program 2026-2040, with a colossal budget of 9,800 billion FCFA.

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Agriculture

Sustainable cocoa: the Café-Cacao Council trains its agricultural technicians

The Coffee-Cocoa Council is launching an intensive 10-day training course for agricultural technicians to strengthen the implementation of the ARS 1000 Standard, a pillar of the Ivorian strategy for traceable and sustainable cocoa.

par Franck Oulaï
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Agriculture

Agricultural sector: Côte d’Ivoire and the IDB explore new financing horizons

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné, received on May 20, 2026, a delegation from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) led by its Regional Director, Dr. Nabil Ghalleb. On the agenda of this meeting, the identification of agricultural projects eligible for financing from t...

par Mohamed Fofana
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Agriculture

Ivory Coast: towards digitalization of the agricultural sector

A delegation from Huawei Côte d'Ivoire was received by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné on May 19, 2026 in Abidjan, to relaunch the dynamics of the “Smart Agriculture” project. An initiative that could profoundly transform the face of Ivorian agriculture.

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Briefs

Boundiali gold mine: a gold project with high potential

The Boundiali mining project, located in the Bagoué region in the north of Ivory Coast, is one of the most promising gold deposits in West Africa. retained by the Australian company Aurum Resources, the deposit now displays total resources estimated at approximately 3.03 million ounces of gold, including 920,000 ounces...

par La rédaction
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Briefs

Mass distribution: CDCI opens up to new investors

The Compagnie de distribution de Côte d'Ivoire (CDCI), a subsidiary of the Moroccan group Retail Holding, owner of the Label'Vie brand, announced, on May 18, 2026 in Abidjan, the entry of two new shareholders into its capital. These are the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the financial arm of the World Bank Gr...

par Le rédaction
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Industrial zones

Yamoussoukro: SOGEDI inspects the 70-hectare construction site for the ZI

From May 13 to 16, 2026, the Project Coordination Unit (CCP) of the Industrial Infrastructure Management and Development Company (SOGEDI) carried out a supervision mission on the 70-hectare plot being developed in the industrial zone (ZI) of Yamoussoukro. A key step in the realization of an ambitious project for the Iv...

par Jessica Coulibaly
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Agenda

Build Expo: Construction meeting in Abidjan from June 9 to 11, 2026

The Abidjan Exhibition Center will vibrate to the rhythm of the Build Expo from June 9 to 11, 2026. This unmissable event will bring together all the key players in the construction sector, from architecture to materials, including engineering and real estate development. With an international scope, no less than ten c...

par La rédaction
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Briefs

Paris Fair 2026: Ivory Coast wins the Golden Stand Prize

Ivory Coast made history at the 2026 Paris Fair, held from April 30 to May 11 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. For the very first time, the Ivorian pavilion won the prestigious Golden Stand Prize in the “World Riches” category, an award which recognizes the excellence of its commercial and cultural representation on...

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Africa

Guinea: GPC Groupe raises USD 40 million in Kigali to accelerate its development

La Guinéenne de Prestation et de Construction Groupe, Ecobank Guinée and the Société Financière Internationale have sealed, on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum 2026, a structuring financing agreement of 40 million US dollars. A strong signal sent to investors about the potential of the Guinean private sector.

par Jessica Coulibaly
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