2026 Côte d’Ivoire - Ghana Trade Mission

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are two of the fastest-growing African economies with Côte d’Ivoire projected to grow by 6.4% and Ghana by 4.6% in 2026. These figures underscore significant opportunities for U.S. companies across key sectors like energy (oil & gas, power), mining (gold, lithium, cobalt and bauxite), infrastructure (port expansion, rails, bridges)financial and digital services, agriculture (processing) and healthcare, driven by strong economic growth, large consumer bases, and strategic needs for modernizing supply chains, with Ghana acting as a digital hub and Côte d'Ivoire leading in infrastructure, agriculture and diversifying into energy.

This mission arrives at a pivotal moment for the extractive industries in West Africa. Ghana is positioning itself as a leading “green minerals” hub, with the Ewoyaa Lithium Project expected to supply the global electric vehicle battery market. At the same time, Côte d’Ivoire is projected to reach gold production of 16.6 million tons in 2026, reinforcing its role as a major regional mining powerhouse. Together, these developments present significant opportunities for U.S. companies across the extractive value chain, particularly in mineral processing—such as integrated aluminum smelting for bauxite and lithium concentrate refining—as well as advanced technologies, including AI-driven mineral exploration and satellite-based intelligence for both large-scale and artisanal mining operations.

The mission also comes as the region undertakes a major infrastructure and logistics transformation aimed at modernizing supply chains and reducing the cost of trade. In Ghana, the $2 billion Western Corridor Railway and the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (Dry Port) are central to efforts to link mining zones more efficiently to the Port of Takoradi. In Côte d’Ivoire, investment is accelerating in the Abidjan–Lagos Highway and the Phase 2 Expansion of the Port of Abidjan, which will enable the port to accommodate mega-ships of up to 14,000 TEU and solidify its position as the primary maritime gateway for Francophone Africa.

In addition, the mission will highlight strategic opportunities in energy and digital services. Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine Oil and Gas Field—Africa’s first net-zero upstream project—demonstrates the country’s commitment to sustainable energy development. Meanwhile, Ghana’s $1 billion Dawa Innovation Hub is designed to position Accra as a premier continental hub for digital services, innovation, and technology-enabled growth.

Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is delighted to invite you to join this trade and investment mission to Abidjan and Accra, March 30 to April 2, 2026, to explore investment opportunities and strategic partnerships with high-level engagements with senior government officials (Presidency, Ministers of Energy, Mining, Finance, Infrastructure, ICT and Health) and private sector companies. Participants will gain exclusive access to senior government leadership through private briefings with the Presidency and Ministers responsible for Energy, Mining, Finance, Infrastructure, and ICT, as well as participate in B2B matchmaking with vetted private-sector leaders in the energy, healthcare, and agrifood sectors.