The Dutch Development Bank (FMO) has indicated that the amount of its investments already made in Côte d’Ivoire amounts to nearly 200 million euros, or approximately 131 billion CFA francs. The announcement was made by Rob Beeker, chairman of the institution’s board of directors, during a meeting held in Abidjan on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The FMO management also announced its intention to soon open a permanent representative office in Abidjan. According to the institution, this structure is intended to strengthen its operational presence in the country and support the deployment of its financing in several sectors of the Ivorian economy.
The meeting was attended by Kaba Nialé, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad, Minister Delegate Adama Dosso, as well as several collaborators. Jeroen Kelderhuis, Ambassador of the Netherlands in Côte d’Ivoire, also participated.
During the discussions, the Dutch delegation specified the sectors targeted by its future financial commitments. The FMO plans to direct its investments towards agriculture, energy transition, particularly through renewable energies, as well as infrastructure.
