Washington, DC, April 22, 2026 – Miller & Chevalier hosted "Investing in Côte d'Ivoire: Partnering for the 2026-2030 Development Plan," a high-level investment forum in partnership with the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. The event took place on April 16, 2026, coinciding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings, bringing together senior government officials, investors, business leaders, and development finance institutions to discuss investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in Côte d'Ivoire.

"We are honored to host this timely discussion in partnership with the Corporate Council on Africa and we are especially grateful that so many senior leaders from government, the multilateral development community, and the business and investment worlds could join us this morning," said William P. Barry, Chair of Miller & Chevalier. "For over a century, Miller & Chevalier has been Washington, DC's powerhouse boutique, advising clients from around the world as together we navigate U.S. federal government risk and opportunity where capital, infrastructure, and public policy converge."

The forum featured keynote remarks from H.E. Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Economy, Finance, and Budget, and H.E. Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Planning and Development, who presented Côte d'Ivoire's 2026-2030 National Development Plan (PND). Their remarks highlighted the country's strong macroeconomic foundations and outlined the PND's focus on agricultural modernization, digital transformation, and energy.

"We are honored to host the distinguished delegation from Côte d'Ivoire, together with many other leaders from across Africa and the U.S., which underscores the importance of Africa-U.S. engagement in global trade, investment, and governance," said Leah Moushey, Africa Practice Lead at Miller & Chevalier. "We are proud to support clients based in and operating in Africa on U.S. regulatory, compliance, and enforcement issues, including market entry compliance, international trade, and other areas such as economic sanctions, anti-money laundering, and anti-corruption."

Participants also heard from the Honorable David L. Fogel, Assistant Secretary for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service at the U.S. Department of Commerce, who reaffirmed the United States' commitment to strengthening two-way trade and deepening strategic partnerships with African countries.

The discussion reinforced Côte d'Ivoire's position as one of Africa's most dynamic and fastest-growing economies, supported by an evolving industrial base and a strong focus on inclusive and sustainable growth. The PND represents an ambitious framework to mobilize investment across priority sectors, including infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and technology.

CCA leaders emphasized their commitment to building on the momentum generated by the forum and to facilitating continued engagement with Côte d'Ivoire in the months ahead, including at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius this July.

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