The workshop to validate the updated "Invest in Niger" document took place on October 9, 2026, in Niamey. The event was presided over by Ali Samba Diabiri, Secretary General of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The workshop aimed to provide a platform for critical examination and enrichment of the document, which is a strategic tool for relaunching private investment in Niger. The document and its sectoral sheets will be used to promote investment and economic growth.
The "Invest in Niger" document is part of the country's economic transformation drive, initiated by the authorities. According to Diabiri, promoting investment is crucial for diversifying the economy, creating local added value, and achieving inclusive growth. This aligns with the orientations of the 2025-2029 Programme for the Refundation of the Republic. The updated document aims to provide a unique, reliable, and adapted reference framework to better valorize Niger's assets.
The updated "Invest in Niger" document seeks to address the lack of structured information for investors. It will provide answers to essential questions from investors, whether they are from the diaspora, national SMEs, or foreign investors. The document targets the diaspora, national SMEs and startups, and structuring investors. Its validation is crucial for the success of the International Forum "Invest in Niger," scheduled for November 24-26, 2026, in Niamey.
Ana Fonseca, Head of Mission of the IOM, emphasized the impact of investment on youth and women's employment. She invited participants to validate the documents with rigor and contribute to turning opportunities into concrete projects. Fonseca stressed that the document's value lies in its use and that it should be used to promote the transformation of opportunities into concrete projects.
The workshop brought together various stakeholders to examine the document and its 13 sectoral sheets. Participants were encouraged to provide their input to ensure that the final document is consensual, ambitious, and operational. The validation of the document is a significant step towards promoting investment and economic growth in Niger.
The "Invest in Niger" document is expected to play a crucial role in mobilizing investments. The International Forum "Invest in Niger" will provide a platform for investors to explore opportunities in the country. The forum will feature various sectors, including those presented in the document's sectoral sheets.
The validation workshop is a significant step towards achieving Niger's economic development goals. The country's authorities are committed to promoting investment and economic growth. The "Invest in Niger" document is a key tool in this effort, and its validation will contribute to the country's economic transformation.
Key points
- The "Invest in Niger" document aims to promote private investment and economic growth in Niger.
- The document targets the diaspora, national SMEs and startups, and structuring investors.
- The International Forum "Invest in Niger" will take place from November 24-26, 2026, in Niamey.
