The Directorate General of Financing (DGF) is pleased to announce that the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, through the DGF, was recognized at the Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards 2026, held in Cape Town, South Africa, on March 16, 2026, receiving three major awards.
These distinctions recognize the DGF’s central role in implementing the State’s sovereign financing strategy, as well as the quality of its engagement with international investors.

Major Distinctions for Côte d’Ivoire

• ECA, DFI and IFI Deal of the Year – €433 million sustainability-linked loan guaranteed by the World Bank Group

• Global Banking & Markets Deal of the Year – USD 1.75 billion Eurobond issuance combined with an offshore CFA franc tranche

• Sovereign Treasury and Funding Team of the Year – Directorate General of Financing (DGF)

These awards reflect the credibility of Côte d’Ivoire’s sovereign credit profile, the quality of its financial communication, and its ability to mobilize innovative financing solutions in line with international best practices. The Directorate General of Financing remains committed to strengthening the diversification of its funding sources, consolidating its presence in international capital markets, and maintaining a transparent dialogue with investors.