Ivory Coast’s prime minister calls for skills investment to transform the economy
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on AIP
Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé called on 30 October for greater investment in skills to support businesses and Africa’s economic transformation. At the close of the 14th CGECI Academy in Abidjan, he advocated, among other things, better alignment between training and employment, according to the Ivorian Press Agency.
Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé called on Friday 30 October in Abidjan for greater investment in skills to support businesses and transform the African economy. He was speaking at the close of the 14th edition of the CGECI Academy, organised around human capital, reports the Ivorian Press Agency (AIP).
Robert Beugré Mambé called for training to be better aligned with labour market needs, for apprenticeships and work-study programmes to be developed, and for the acquisition of digital skills to be accelerated. He also urged businesses to anticipate their skills needs over the next five, ten and 15 years and to take on more young people as interns or in work-study programmes.
The head of government cited the reform of the higher technician certificate (BTS), which introduces new specialisations, among measures intended to adapt training. He said an ambitious industrial policy requires skilled workers who can adapt to technological changes and innovate.
The 2026 CGECI Academy was held over two days, with 25 sessions and 90 speakers. Its recommendations include training in the age of artificial intelligence, talent development, and the inclusion of young people and women.
The call to invest in skills follows discussions on employment and economic development in Abidjan. On 30 October, Ivory Coast also presented urbanisation as a driver of employment, as part of its urban development policy.
