The Central African Republic (CAR) has launched a new five-year development program worth $12.8 billion, presented during a roundtable in Casablanca, Morocco, on September 14, 2025.
The initiative, covering the 2024-2028 period, includes 58 projects aimed at revitalizing the economy through investments in agriculture, mining, energy, transport, telecommunications, education, health, and environmental protection.
Authorities expect the plan to boost real GDP growth by an average of 4.2% annually, reduce poverty levels from 68.8% to 62% by 2028, and increase electricity access from 17% to 40%.
Agriculture and mining are at the heart of the strategy. Agriculture, which accounts for more than half of GDP and employs nearly 80% of the rural population, is set for modernization. Meanwhile, the mining sector—where over 519 mineral indices have been identified—will be developed to attract more private investment. Infrastructure upgrades, particularly in energy and transport, are also central to connecting production areas to markets.
So far, the government has secured about 25% of the required financing. To close the funding gap, it is appealing to development partners, international financial institutions such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, and IFC, as well as private investors and donors.
Through this ambitious plan, CAR aims to lay the foundation for inclusive growth, stronger social services, and a more sustainable economy.
