The Ivorian Prime Minister, Robert Beugré Mambé, expressed his great satisfaction with the results of the mission he led to Kigali, Rwanda, for the 13th Africa CEO Forum. Representing President Alassane Ouattara, the head of government described the participation as "excellent."

An assertive and persuasive economic diplomacy

Mr. Beugré Mambé commended the expertise of the Ivorian delegation and the depth of the discussions held with investors. According to him, the technical and well-documented arguments presented by his team reassured partners about the stability and economic dynamism of Côte d'Ivoire.

"Everyone we met was happy to get relevant answers [...], allowing us to better understand what Côte d'Ivoire is and what it offers to all its partners," he said, noting that the Prime Minister held more than eight strategic audiences during his stay.

The country's human potential, particularly its youth and the dynamism of its agricultural entrepreneurs, made a strong impression. The head of government notably highlighted the alliance between Ivory Coast's immense agricultural potential and the rise of the circular economy to shape the "sublime Ivory Coast".

Heading to Abidjan for the 2027 edition

After thanking the organizers of Jeune Afrique Media Group , the Prime Minister made official a big announcement: Ivory Coast will host the next edition of the Africa CEO Forum in 2027 , an event that is expected to bring together more than 3,000 participants.

While awaiting this deadline, another major meeting has already been scheduled:

1. Dates: July 8 and 9 (in Abidjan)
2. Objective: Official presentation by the government of the 800 projects included in the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026-2030.
3. Target: International investors and partners wishing to engage in the country's key sectors.

About the Africa CEO Forum 2026

1. Dates: May 14 and 15, 2026
2. Location: Kigali, Rwanda
3. Theme: "Scale or fail: why African capitalism must join forces?"
4. Mission: To stimulate public-private dialogue to accelerate economic growth across the African continent.