During Finance Day in Libreville, Gabon’s Minister of Economy, Henri-Claude Oyima, reaffirmed the country’s ambitious goal to mobilize 10,000 billion FCFA to fund the National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD), a cornerstone of Gabon’s new economic vision.
Addressing an audience of donors, technical partners, financial institutions, experts, and private sector representatives, Minister Oyima outlined a clear and action-oriented strategy designed to end Gabon’s historic reliance on raw materials, bridge infrastructure deficits, and promote sustainable, inclusive, and sovereign growth.
Guided by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the PNCD focuses on seven national priorities: access to energy and water, education, health, housing, infrastructure, industrialization, and agriculture.
These pillars aim to tackle the country’s pressing socio-economic challenges while establishing the foundation for balanced and long-lasting development.
Minister Oyima underscored the government’s commitment to robust economic governance, highlighting efforts to improve public finance management, oversee state assets, and enhance budget transparency.
“Audits of tax exemptions, subsidies, and state-owned enterprises are underway to strengthen the fiscal framework,” he noted.
Among the priority projects, Gabon is investing heavily in key infrastructure such as deep-water ports, railway lines connecting Belinga to Mayumba and Owendo to Franceville, power plants, road networks, agricultural zones, training centers, and digital infrastructure.
The country is also fostering growth hubs in emerging sectors, including the green and blue economies, industrial transformation, digital innovation, and beach tourism.
Reflecting on the international environment of resource scarcity, Minister Oyima declared, “Ready to reform, ready to invest, ready to be accountable.”
Gabon’s call to action focuses on structuring financing around strategic investments, leveraging three main levers: tailored financial instruments, incentives for private sector participation, and transparent access conditions.
This comprehensive approach positions Gabon to chart a new path toward economic diversification and resilience.
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