Cote d'Ivoire is becoming of more strategic importance to the EU and the Netherlands. As West Africa's economic powerhouse, the country serves as a vital gateway to the Sahel and other West African regions. The EU remains the country's largest trade and investment partner, with the Netherlands serving as the primary importer. Côte d'Ivoire is increasingly seeking cooperation, co-creation, and mutual growth with the Netherlands.
Public Diplomacy Tour 2024-2025 in Côte d’Ivoire (Korhogo)
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Cote d'Ivoire is becoming of more strategic importance to the EU and the Netherlands. As West Africa's economic powerhouse, boasting consistent growth rates around 7% and a robust macroeconomic outlook, the country serves as a vital gateway to the Sahel and other West African regions.
Several regional organizations have their headquarters in Abidjan such as the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). With two major ports and solid infrastructure, it holds significant potential for trade and investment opportunities.
The EU remains the country's largest trade and investment partner, with the Netherlands serving as the primary importer, particularly due to cocoa and horticulture. In navigating these opportunities, Côte d'Ivoire is increasingly seeking cooperation, co-creation, and mutual growth with the Netherlands. Thus, it is good timing for a strategic public diplomacy tour 2024-2025 combined with a country team visit (consisting of BIS, DDE, DAF, RVO, DVB, LVVN, MinDEF and Invest International) to conduct a mid-term review of the MLS 2023-2026, assess the 2024 annual plan, and begin planning for 2025.