After focusing on the agro-industrial sector in the previous edition, the Embassy 2025 Business Afterwork aims to broaden its scope by highlighting all the strategic sectors defined by the National Development Plan (PND 2021-2025).

The specific objectives aim to stimulate bilateral and multilateral  engagement and cooperation, focusing on high-potential sectors and the creation of sustainable economic synergies.

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The objectives are:

• Enhance the role of the Ivorian Embassy in Austria and in Central Europe as a key catalyst for investment and economic opportunities for Côte d'Ivoire by strengthening its presence and actions in the economic and commercial field.

• Promote Côte d'Ivoire's key economic and industrial sectors by increasing their visibility and attractiveness to potential investors, while highlighting specific investment opportunities in identified target sectors.

• Facilitate the transfer of technology and know-how between Côte d'Ivoire, Austria and
  Central Europe, supporting the modernization of value chains relevant to Côte d'Ivoire's National Development Plan (NDP).

• Encourage the formation of joint ventures between Ivorian, Austrian and Central Europeen companies in strategic sectors, in order to stimulate economic and industrial collaboration, and strengthen the competitiveness of both economies.

• Enhance the visibility of Ivorian products on European markets by developing promotional strategies and supporting Ivorian companies in their internationalization drive, particularly in Austria and within the EU.

• Strengthen the capabilities of the GotLinks digital platform to facilitate information exchanges, monitor discussions and maximize economic, commercial and technological partnerships between Côte d'Ivoire, Austria and Central Europe.