H.E. Ibrahima TOURE
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to the United States of America
Thank you for your interest in Côte d’Ivoire. You are welcome to join our delegation to explore cultural and historical sites, and business opportunities. We are also looking forward to reconnecting with the African-American community.
We welcome the opportunity to explore Sister Cities and state-to-state partnerships, coordinate meetings with Ivorian officials and business leaders representing companies seeking to establish bilateral contractual relationships. Côte d'Ivoire has been experiencing robust economic growth, with a consistent GDP growth rate averaging around 7% over the past decade.
Côte d'Ivoire has seen significant economic growth since 2012 driven by the agriculture sector, with
notable improvements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. This cultural and economic
discovery trip coincides with the Agriculture and Animal Resources Fair (SARA) 2025, one of the largest
agricultural events in West Africa.
Côte d'Ivoire is rapidly embracing digital transformation, leading to growth in sectors like FinTech,
e-commerce, and telecommunications to continue to attract technology-savvy investors. The government
is focused on appealing to socially responsible investors who engage in sustainable practices to enhance
renewable energy capacities and promote eco- friendly investments.
You are invited to join the delegation. We will visit cultural sites and historical cities such as Abidjan,
Grand-Bassam, Yamoussoukro, and Abengourou with the support of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs,
Culture, and Tourism.
Opportunities for investment
SARA is a platform for direct investment opportunities in the agricultural, animal, fishery and forestry sectors in sub-Saharan Africa.
In total there are more than:
- 169 B To B meetings
- 950 business meetings
- 80 conferences, workshops and panels
- 35 official exchange meetings
- 119 institutional visits
- 4 focus days
- 9 specialized meetings
- 1 agricultural start-up hackathon
With an economic growth of 7% in 2024, Côte d'Ivoire contributes 40% of the GDP of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), with an external trade volume of 35%. According to Moody's rating index, Côte d'Ivoire has a "Positive" outlook. The same is true for S&P and Fitch, where the country has a "Stable" outlook.
- CEMOI chocolate factory
- Viviane KOUAME, Master chocolatier, CHOCOVI
- Port Authority of Abidjan
- Cashew plant
- Women-owned businesses
- National Museum
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Cocody Market
- Houphouet Boigny University
- CAVA (Artisan Centre of the City of Abidjan)
- Shopping centers (Cap Sud or Playce)
- Abidjan
- Yamoussoukro
- Grand-Bassam
