On the occasion of World Consumer Day, celebrated this Sunday, March 15, the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, Kalil Konaté, reaffirmed the Ivorian government’s commitment to protecting consumers and preserving the population’s purchasing power. “The protection of the population...
The Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, Kalil Konaté, officially launched the first legal sales period of 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday, March 10, at the CAP SUD shopping center in Marcory. This sales event will take place nationwide...
The Ivorian government intends to step up its efforts to accelerate the development of industrial zones and increase the industrial sector’s contribution to the national economy. As part of this effort, the Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, Kalil Konaté,...
Kalil Konaté, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, paid a working visit on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to the One-Stop Shop for SME Development (GUDE-PME), located in the municipality of Adjamé. This visit is part of efforts to accelerate and...
Kalil Konaté, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, has reaffirmed his determination to make the merchant card fully operational by June 30, 2026. He views it as a central tool for the restructuring, modernization, and governance of the commercial sector...
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts held its budget kickoff ceremony in Plateau, attended by representatives from all departments within the ministry. Representing Minister Kalil Konaté, Chief of Staff Raymond Laurent Assoua presented a...
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, Kalil Konaté, received a delegation from the South African Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations between the two countries....
The ceremony to present the 2025 annual report on the activities of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) was held on Monday, February 24, 2026, at the headquarters of the General Confederation of Enterprises of Côte d’Ivoire (CGECI), in the presence...
The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Handicrafts, Mr. Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, received Mr. Christophe Cizeron, Chairman and CEO of the GL events group, the exclusive manager and operator of the Abidjan Exhibition Center, in his office on Thursday, January 29,...
The handover ceremony between the outgoing Minister of Trade, Industry, and Handicrafts, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, and his successor, Minister Kalil Ibrahim Konaté, took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in a solemn and dignified atmosphere, marking a significant milestone in...
