Abidjan skyline across the Ébrié Lagoon, Côte d'Ivoire

Dubai · Abidjan

The Gateway for Ivory Coast

We open the door for mid-sized and large companies to invest, establish, and grow in one of West Africa's most dynamic economies.

From our head office in Dubai to our operational base in Abidjan, we deliver end-to-end market entry and investment facilitation, empowering tomorrow's Ivory Coast through quality partnerships and sustainable growth.

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33.5M

Population 2026

7.2%

Target Annual Growth

Direct Air Destinations

No.1

Port in West Africa

01 About

A specialised gateway into Côte d'Ivoire.

iDCG is a specialised Gateway and Market Entry Facilitator focused on Côte d'Ivoire. With our operational hub in Abidjan, the commercial capital of West Africa, and head office is INNOWIT Ai Technologies LLC, Dubai, UAE, we combine local market knowledge with international standards and networks.

Our mission is to make it simpler, faster, and more successful for serious companies to enter and operate in Ivory Coast across all business domains, contributing to a stronger, more diversified economy.

Empowering Tomorrow's Ivory Coast.

02 Why Ivory Coast

One of West Africa's most attractive markets.

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A young, growing market

About 33.5 million people with a median age near 18.5 years, and over 6 million residents in Abidjan alone.

Strongest banking hub in UEMOA

Regulated by the BCEAO, home to a large share of the region's major banks and fast-growing digital finance.

Two deep-water ports

The Port of Abidjan, West Africa's largest by cargo volume, and the expanding Port of San Pedro.

A regional air gateway

Abidjan (ABJ) connects to around 33 destinations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

Strategic Framework

7 Strategic Pillars Program of Ivory Coast

A national roadmap driving inclusive growth, modern governance and sustainable transformation across Côte d'Ivoire.

Promotion of good governance

Transparency, institutional reform and accountable public administration.

Local economic development of the municipality

Empowering regions and municipalities to build resilient local economies.

Infrastructure development

Modern transport, energy, digital and urban networks connecting the nation.

Environment and sanitation

Sustainable resource management, green growth and clean cities.

Socio-cultural and sports development

Investing in people, education, culture, health and youth empowerment.

Strengthening security

Safer communities, rule of law and stability for citizens and investors.

Industrial development

Diversifying production, manufacturing and value chains for long-term prosperity.

03 What We Do

From first interest to active operations.

Market entry strategy and opportunity mapping

Company formation and regulatory compliance (SARL, SAS, SA)

Investment facilitation and partner introductions

Business development and ongoing advisory support

Seamless coordination between Dubai and Abidjan

Responsible, long-term value creation

Flagship Projects 2026

Flagship Projects 2026: a USD 40 Bn pipeline.

Nine partnership programmes we are developing with ministries and partners in Côte d'Ivoire, building the next chapter of national growth across transport, climate, logistics, maritime, tourism, security, digital entertainment, retail and mining.

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Team with Long Vision

Visionary Team with Ministry of Ivory Coast

IDCG visionary team with the Ministry of Côte d'Ivoire

IDCG stands alongside the Ministry of Côte d'Ivoire as a visionary team committed to building a stronger, more diversified and digitally advanced nation.

Together we channel quality investment and frontier technology, including our INNOWIT AI Technologies platform, into the national roadmap, turning the 2030, 2035 and 2040 ambitions into measurable progress across every strategic pillar.

Industrial and infrastructure development in Côte d'Ivoire

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