President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has paid a courtesy visit to Côte d’Ivoire’s President, Alassane Ouattara, to express gratitude for the country’s support during his election in May and to reaffirm the Bank’s strong partnership with its host nation. “I briefed him on the Bank’s portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, which is excellent, and we also discussed issues of mutual interest,” he added. The AfDB’s investment portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire has grown substantially in recent years, rising from $460 million in 2015 to $3.1 billion in 2023. Responding to a question on innovative financing, Ould Tah stressed the need to mobilise domestic resources, including pension funds, to meet Africa’s development challenges amid global capital constraints. During his inauguration earlier this month, Ould Tah had already paid tribute to Ouattara for his “crucial role and valuable support” in his election.