Since the end of the political and military crisis in 2012, JICA has been working with Ivorian authorities on social reconstruction and stability in Côte d'Ivoire, with a focus on social inclusion, building police capacity and restoring trust between local administrative bodies and the population. Thanks to the social stability in recent years, Côte d'Ivoire is now recording high economic growth rates and is on the verge of significant development as the economic driving force in the sub-region.
In recent years, we have also been working to develop infrastructure and promote agriculture, fisheries, and other sectors to support Côte d'Ivoire's sustainable economic development. The total amount of JICA loans to Côte d'Ivoire in 2022 is 52.1 billion yen, the largest amount granted in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, as a regional office since 2023, we will continue to support the stability and economic growth of Côte d'Ivoire.
A number of leading Japanese figures, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, have visited Côte d'Ivoire since the beginning of 2024, as well as a number of Japanese companies. This is certainly a very important trend for strengthening bilateral relations between Japan and Côte d'Ivoire. JICA is promoting new initiatives such as digital transformation (DX) and regional cooperation and will continue to support the development of the region through Côte d'Ivoire as a regional hub and bridge between Japan and West Africa.
WAKABAYASHI Motoharu
Chief Representative
JICA Côte d'Ivoire
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