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Côte d’Ivoire Targets $5 Billion in Financing for 2025 Budget

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  • Nation to tap UEMOA and Eurobond markets to fund its $24 billion budget.
  • Projected economic growth pegged at 6.3% for 2025 as inflation declines.

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Côte d’Ivoire plans to raise over $5 billion from the UEMOA debt market and Eurobonds to partially fund its $24 billion budget for 2025, representing an 11.8% increase from the previous year. The Ministry of Finance and Budget unveiled the funding strategy on Sunday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to maintaining economic momentum and addressing social disparities.

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