Côte d’Ivoire intends to make sustainable development a driver of economic growth, while balancing competitiveness, environmental protection, and social progress.
This ambition was reaffirmed in Abidjan by Didier Gbocho, representing the Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition, at the opening of the first edition of the International Sustainable Development Forum (FIDD).
Held on October 13 and 14 under the theme “Sustainable Development, Innovation and Competitiveness: Transforming Economic Models for Responsible Growth,” the event aims to encourage the sharing of experiences and practical solutions to promote a more responsible economy.
Director of Green Economy and Social Responsibility of Organizations within the ministry, Didier Gbocho welcomed an initiative that encourages closer links between economic performance, environmental preservation, and social progress. He also emphasized the need to integrate these issues sustainably into everyday practices and economic decisions.
For his part, Michaël Tra Bi, General Commissioner of the FIDD, called for the mobilization of all stakeholders. “Sustainable development is not just the government's responsibility; it is everyone's responsibility,” he declared, advocating for collective and lasting commitment.
Over two days, participants explored several drivers of economic transformation, including green finance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), the circular economy, human capital development, digital innovation, public policies, agribusiness, and carbon footprint assessment.
Discussions also focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening cooperation between public authorities, businesses, and other stakeholders to promote more sustainable economic models.
This momentum is part of Côte d’Ivoire’s climate commitments. According to its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), revised in 2022, the country aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30.41% by 2030 compared with a baseline scenario. It also aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 45% of its energy mix by 2030.
