Côte d’Ivoire : Yamoussoukro passe à la vitesse supérieure pour son développement industriel
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Souleymane Diarrassouba, officially launched the development work for phase 2 of the Yamoussoukro industrial zone. This 70-hectare project aims to transform the political capital into a major economic hub.
Funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through the DAICE program, this expansion marks a key step in Côte d'Ivoire's industrial decentralization strategy. The objective is clear: to reduce dependence on Greater Abidjan by offering investors a modern and functional environment in the heart of the country.
A rapidly developing area. The overall 750-hectare site is already showing promising results. The first phase is 60% occupied by ten operational companies that already generate 4,000 jobs (direct and indirect). With this new 70-hectare phase, the government plans to:
The future hub of Ivorian pharmaceuticals: The major innovation of this project lies in the creation of a 40-hectare pharmaceutical cluster . This specialized zone will focus on the local production of essential medicines and herbal remedies, thus strengthening the country's health sovereignty.
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