The Centre de Promotion des Investissements en Côte d'Ivoire (CEPICI) recently participated in the 7th edition of Connect Côte d'Ivoire – Expo des Régions et Districts, held from September 30 to October 2, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan. This event, organized by Capital Connect in partnership with the Assemblée des Régions et Districts de Côte d'Ivoire (ARDCI), aimed to highlight the economic potential of Côte d'Ivoire's regions and facilitate connections between local authorities, economic actors, and investors.
The CEPICI's participation in the expo aligns with its mission to promote private investment and support project initiators, in line with the country's National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030. Through its "Appui aux Régions" program, the CEPICI presented opportunities for mobilizing national direct investments in collaboration with local authorities, as well as investment prospects in various regions of the country.
The CEPICI also introduced its "Investir au Féminin" initiative and offered support to project initiators in their business creation endeavors. The center's stand attracted entrepreneurs, visitors, and institutional actors seeking information on investment facilitation mechanisms and private sector support programs. This engagement enabled the CEPICI to promote its services and encourage investment in Côte d'Ivoire's regions.
The Connect Côte d'Ivoire event, with its territorial pavilions, panel discussions, business meetings, and project exchange, provided a platform for connecting local authorities, investors, and development partners. The goal was to foster the emergence of projects contributing to the economic development of Côte d'Ivoire's territories. The event's theme, "Révéler les territoires, connecter les opportunités," reflected this objective.
During the opening forum, Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé emphasized the importance of connecting territories to build a more integrated, competitive, attractive, and solidary Côte d'Ivoire. He called for transforming identified opportunities into funded projects and concrete achievements. The Prime Minister's remarks underscored the government's commitment to promoting regional development and investment.
The CEPICI's participation in Connect Côte d'Ivoire – Expo des Régions et Districts demonstrates its dedication to promoting regional investment opportunities and supporting Côte d'Ivoire's economic growth. By highlighting the potential of the country's regions and facilitating connections between stakeholders, the CEPICI aims to contribute to the country's development and attract investors to its various regions.
The 7th edition of Connect Côte d'Ivoire – Expo des Régions et Districts provided a valuable platform for stakeholders to engage and explore investment opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire's regions. The event's success reflects the growing interest in regional development and investment in the country. Key stakeholders, including the CEPICI, will likely continue to play a vital role in promoting Côte d'Ivoire's regions and supporting the country's economic growth.
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- The CEPICI promotes regional investment opportunities through its "Appui aux Régions" program and "Investir au Féminin" initiative.
