On January 31, 2025, the General Directorate of Financing (DGF) welcomed a group of international institutional investors, existing holders of Côte d’Ivoire’s sovereign debt, at the Aniaman Building in Plateau, Abidjan. The delegation was led by Stanbic Bank and its Director, Mr. Franck Achy-Brou, Director – Corporate & Investment Banking.

During the meeting, Mr. Lanciné Diaby, Director General, and Mr. Doneci Koné, Deputy Director General of the DGF, provided an overview of the country’s recent macroeconomic, financial, and political developments. They also highlighted Côte d’Ivoire’s credit fundamentals and the initiatives implemented as part of the active and prudent management of public debt in 2024.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for the DGF to showcase the strengths of the regional financial market and to highlight local-currency investment opportunities within the WAEMU (West African Economic and Monetary Union) financial market. In addition, the Director General encouraged investors to explore these opportunities further in order to strengthen their participation in the Ivorian market.

During the discussions, investors reaffirmed their interest in Côte d’Ivoire’s debt issuances, reflecting their continued confidence in the country’s credit profile and sovereign creditworthiness.