Côte d’Ivoire Unveils Ambitious Digital Transformation Plan at Africa Investment Forum 2025
Konaté highlighted the country's target of raising the digital sector’s contribution to the national GDP to between 6–8% by 2028, and ultimately to 12–15% in the years that follow.
Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its ambition to accelerate national digital development, presenting a comprehensive roadmap during the Africa Investment Forum 2025 held on Wednesday, November 26, in Rabat. The presentation was delivered by Kalil Ibrahim Konaté, who spoke alongside officials from Guinea, Mauritania, and digital sector experts from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and global telecommunications stakeholders. The session was attended by Côte d’Ivoire’s AfDB Governor, Minister Nialé Kaba.
Konaté highlighted the country’s target of raising the digital sector’s contribution to the national GDP to between 6–8% by 2028, and ultimately to 12–15% in the years that follow. He emphasized that expanding digital infrastructure remains central to achieving this goal.
A major component of the strategy is the National Rural Connectivity Programme (NCR), which allocates more than 28 billion CFA francs to rural digital expansion for 2024–2025 and an additional 33 billion CFA francs for 2026–2027. The programme aims to significantly reduce connectivity gaps and ensure broader access to digital services across underserved areas.
Konaté also underscored the importance of adopting advanced technologies, including the emerging Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite solution, which will allow users to connect directly to low-earth orbit satellites. This technology, supported by a ground gateway system acting as a relay, will make it possible to achieve seamless nationwide coverage.
He noted that Côte d’Ivoire’s digital transformation is progressing steadily, supported by the country’s strong energy infrastructure—a key enabler for sustaining large-scale technological growth.
Konaté concluded by expressing confidence that the digital goals set by the government will be met, as the nation continues building “Digital Ivory Coast” with determination and long-term planning.
