The implementation of the and National Plans of Development Plan NDP allowed the country to make significant progress and consolidate economic growth, despite a global context marked by trade tensions, a drop in commodity prices and the COVID pandemic. The implementation of the β and β National Plans of Development Plan NDP allowed the country to make significant progress and consolidate economic growth, despite a global context marked by trade tensions, a drop in commodity prices and the COVID pandemic.
Per capita income also doubled during this period, reaching 2, USD in , one of the highest in West Africa.
This economic performance, achieved with the support of our development partners, has contributed not only to strengthening our economic and social infrastructure, but above all to improving the living conditions of our citizens.
Thus, for the first time in the last three decades, the upward trend in the poverty rate has been reversed, with a drop of over 16 percentage points between and Despite these notable advances, much remains to be done. We must continue our march towards progress together, with determination, courage and in a pragmatic manner, despite the persistence of the COVID pandemic and the terrorist threats in the Sahel region, in some countries of the sub-region and even at our borders.
We will remain adamant about preserving our security, peace and democratic gains. To do this, we must remain united. We will also pursue the development of the private sector, giving it a new lease on life, to make it the very core of our economy. This will include the local processing of our raw materials, the strengthening of infrastructure and the promotion of national champions, in order to create more jobs, especially for young people and women.
