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Ivory Coast Bets on National Champion Firms to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Ivory Coast secured USD 80 billion in international public financing for its 2026–2030 development plan, four times more than expected. Planning Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba aims to see several hundred national champions emerge, with firms like Petro Ivoire, Djamo, and Kaira Holding competing alongside multinationals.
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