Abidjan hosted, on June 12, 2026, a high-level meeting between the President of the UEMOA Commission, Abdoulaye Diop, and members of the Ivorian government, led by the Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget. On this occasion, Mr. Diop officially presented the conclusions of the annual review of community reforms, policies and programs for the period 2024-2025. The assessment is clear: Ivory Coast confirms its position as a driving force for regional integration, with an implementation rate of reforms at 85%, a performance praised by the sub-regional institution.
The evaluation process intensified over the past year, reflecting UEMOA’s willingness to strengthen harmonization within the community space. The scope of the review has also been expanded, from 132 reforms examined in 2024 to 145 in 2025. This analysis work, carried out by the Commission’s experts, has identified specific areas for improvement according to sources. Following the discussions, a series of strategic recommendations were formulated to increase the operational efficiency of community projects and strengthen coherence between national policies and regional directives.
A high-level political accolade
During his speech, the President of the Commission paid a strong tribute to the President of the Republic of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara. He praised his leadership, emphasizing that “his unwavering commitment and valuable support” are essential levers for the process of economic integration in West Africa. This recognition illustrates the importance that UEMOA places on institutional stability and the reformist will of member states to consolidate the community space.
Mr. Diop also expressed his thanks to the government members for their cooperation, citing in particular the Prime Minister, Robert Beugré Mambé, as well as the Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, Adama Coulibaly. Through this sequence, Abidjan reinforces its image as a stronghold of reforms within the Union, in a context where the acceleration of regional integration remains more than ever a strategic issue.
