Building on more than a decade of national development planning, the Government of Côte d’Ivoire convened international institutions, investors and strategic operators in Abidjan on 8 and 9 July 2026 to mobilise support for its National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030 and sustain the country’s development momentum.

Held at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, the Consultative Group was a high-level government-led financing and investment conference. It marked the opening of Côte d’Ivoire’s next investment cycle, setting out the country’s development priorities, presenting a portfolio of transformative projects and bringing together the institutions, capital and technical capabilities required to deliver them.

The first day focused on institutional and development partners, while the second provided a dedicated platform for private investors, including sector-focused discussions. The Consultative Group attracted more than 3,600 participants, including over 2,000 investors.

Sidara sister companies Dar and Wood participated, combining their complementary capabilities at a moment of particular strategic importance for Côte d’Ivoire and the wider group.

A national investment agenda of exceptional scale

The Plan National de Développement (PND) 2026–2030 sets out Côte d’Ivoire’s ambition to become an upper-middle-income country by 2030 to achieve average annual economic growth of 7.2% over the five-year period.

Its investment programme is valued at approximately USD 209 billion, with 70.2% expected to be financed by the private sector. This financing model places private investment at the centre of implementation—not as a supplement to government expenditure, but as a principal driver of the country’s economic and social transformation. Development partners, including the African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, have already announced commitments totalling USD 80 billion.

The Plan is organised around six interconnected priorities:

• lasting peace, security and stability;
• the modernisation of agriculture and agricultural value chains;
• the promotion of private investment and industrial development;
• human capital, skills and decent employment;
• strategic infrastructure, regional economic hubs, climate resilience and the circular economy;
• and good governance and the modernisation of the State.

These priorities establish a broad and consequential pipeline spanning transport, water, energy, logistics, urban development, digital infrastructure, industry, agriculture, environmental resilience and public services. Their delivery will depend not only on access to capital, but also on rigorous project preparation, integrated planning, technical feasibility, effective procurement and the long-term coordination of public authorities, investors, operators and development institutions.

A strategic moment for Dar and Wood

Dar has maintained a presence in Abidjan since 2017, reflecting its long-term commitment to Côte d’Ivoire and its communities. Through this local presence and its work with stakeholders across the public, private and development sectors, Dar has developed a deep understanding of the country’s institutions, infrastructure needs and development ambitions.

Dar’s participation in the Consultative Group formed part of its sustained engagement with Côte d’Ivoire. It also provided an opportunity to engage with a national transformation programme that closely aligns with the firm’s multidisciplinary capabilities.

For Dar and Wood, the Consultative Group enabled both companies to deepen relationships with key stakeholders, gain greater insight into the Government’s priority portfolio and explore how integrated technical expertise can help develop credible and deliverable projects.

Dar was proud to participate alongside Wood at this defining moment for Côte d’Ivoire.

As the PND progresses from financing commitments to implementation, Dar remains committed to working with its partners in the country to translate ambitious plans into resilient infrastructure, stronger communities and lasting economic and social value.