A Milestone for Côte d’Ivoire–Netherlands Cooperation and Sustainable Development.

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I had the pleasure of participating in the first Côte d’Ivoire–Netherlands Economic Forum as Co-Founder of Connect Pro Afrique and as a member of the Ivorian diaspora in the Netherlands.

On September 14, 2026, in The Hague, the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in the Netherlands, in collaboration with RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) and Invest International, brought together institutions, businesses, investors, and Ivorian and Dutch experts around a key theme: “Innovations and Partnerships for Sustainable Water Management.”

Under the patronage of Mr. Assahoré Konan Jacques, Minister of Water and Forests of Côte d’Ivoire, this first edition was a remarkable success. It highlighted both the challenges and the opportunities associated with sustainable water management, paving the way for new synergies and stronger cooperation between our two countries.

I would like to sincerely thank the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in the Netherlands for its invitation and for this visionary initiative.

At Connect Pro Afrique, we are committed to fostering meaningful connections and bringing together economic, institutional, and entrepreneurial stakeholders. This forum perfectly illustrates the importance of building bridges that encourage innovative collaborations, sustainable development, and long-term partnerships between Africa and Europe.

The event reaffirmed that strong international cooperation is essential for addressing today’s global challenges and creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and shared prosperity.