Gabon is focusing on eight strategic sectors with high investment potential as part of a broader plan to accelerate the country’s economic transformation.
These sectors include agriculture, mining, timber, fishing, ecotourism, digital technology, energy, and infrastructure.
“The first measures show that we are on the right track, with the prospect of local processing of manganese, certification and the ramp-up of wood processing, industrial production of broiler chickens, as well as the revision of regulatory and incentive frameworks to develop new mining deposits and attract investments in key sectors such as fishing and gas,” said Vice-President Alexandre Barro-Chambrier in an interview with Jeune Afrique on August 20, 2025.
Officials say that the government aims to use these sectors as engines of growth, creating jobs, increasing local production, and attracting both domestic and foreign investment.
Initiatives include modernising regulatory frameworks and encouraging value-added industrial activities, such as processing raw materials locally rather than exporting them.
Gabon will also rely on support from international financial institutions, including the African Development Bank (ADB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank, to fund critical infrastructure projects and strategic initiatives.
“In just three months, from mid-May to mid-August, we have already obtained major investment and loan agreements to finance strategic infrastructure,” Alexandre Barro-Chambrier added, emphasising the momentum generated by these early efforts.
The government’s approach reflects a comprehensive strategy to diversify the economy, reduce dependence on oil revenues, and strengthen Gabon’s position as a competitive investment destination in Central Africa.
Analysts suggest that the success of these initiatives will depend on effective implementation, transparency, and continued engagement with both local and international partners.
With ambitious plans in place, Gabon is signalling its commitment to a long-term economic transformation that leverages its natural resources, human capital, and strategic sectors to create sustainable growth.
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