Gabon is aiming to raise a staggering 10,000 billion FCFA to finance its National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD), an ambitious roadmap designed to reshape the country’s economic trajectory over the next seven years.
On July 24, Minister of Economy, Finance, Debt and Equity—and also in charge of the Fight against the High Cost of Living—Henri-Claude Oyima convened a high-level dialogue in Libreville dubbed “Finance Day.
” The event gathered key development partners and international donors, including representatives from the World Bank (WB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), French Development Agency (AFD), and the European Union (EU).
Centered around the theme, “What financing strategies can ensure strong growth?”, the meeting served as a platform for Gabon to present its vision for structural transformation and to appeal for joint funding mechanisms with its partners.
The PNCD outlines a series of transformative infrastructure projects that the government deems critical to boosting resilience and inclusive growth.
These include the construction of a deep-water port in Mayumba, the Belinga–Mayumba railway line, new power plants, nationwide water supply systems, and extensive electricity transmission infrastructure to ensure full national connectivity.
“We need you to structure these high-impact, structural investments. We are ready. Ready to reform, to invest, to be accountable.
And we hope to be able to count on you, our financial partners, to take this new step in the development cycle together,” said Minister Oyima during his address.
The Gabonese government also used the occasion to reassure donors of its financial credibility. In March, the country fulfilled a key commitment by settling a 17 billion FCFA debt to the World Bank—an example it says reflects its reliability and seriousness in partner engagements.
The seven-year plan is part of a broader strategy to position Gabon as a regional hub of sustainable industrialization, infrastructure, and economic resilience, aligning with both domestic aspirations and global development priorities.
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