Côte d’Ivoire can point to a favorable assessment from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the end of its economic and financial programme covering the 2023–2026 period.
The institution’s resident representative in the country, Aminata Touré, on Tuesday praised the progress made by Abidjan in reducing macroeconomic imbalances.
At the end of her assignment in Côte d’Ivoire, Ms. Touré met with President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan. On this occasion, she said that the programme had achieved its main objectives, particularly in terms of public financial management and debt control.
Among the results highlighted is the reduction in the budget deficit. According to IMF data, it was brought down to 3% of GDP in 2025, the ceiling set by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
Another positive indicator: the public debt-to-GDP ratio declined in 2025, the first decrease after more than a decade of increases or stability in this indicator.
The external debt situation has also improved. In June, the IMF and the World Bank lowered Côte d’Ivoire’s external and overall risk of debt distress from “moderate” to “low,” following their joint debt sustainability analysis.
According to the IMF, these developments reflect a gradual improvement in the country’s macroeconomic balances and strengthen confidence in the fiscal path pursued by the Ivorian authorities.
For Abidjan, this assessment represents a positive signal as the government continues its efforts to preserve public finance stability while supporting economic growth and investment.
