General Confederation of Ivory Coast Companies - CGECI

Côte d'Ivoire
Professional and employers' organizations

Main domain: 
Definition of needs
Address: 
01 BP 8666 Abidjan
Phone(s): 
(+225) 2033-0200
Email(s): 
Name of the person in charge: 
Stéphane Aka-Anghui
Function: 
Executive Director

The General Confederation of Ivory Coast Companies is the most representative employers' organization of the private sector in Côte d'Ivoire.

CGECI brings together professional groups, business associations and companies from all sectors of activity (industry, commerce, agriculture and services):

  • 27 Professional groups and associations,
  • nearly 80% of the modern Ivorian private sector,
  • more than 17,000 billion FCFA in turnover,
  • more than 300,000 jobs.

CGECI is a major player in the representation of companies, the defense of their interests and the promotion of their activities.

CGECI is the main contact for public authorities, trade union organizations and third parties, for all matters relating to the improvement of the business environment, the competitiveness of companies, the promotion of dialogue between social partners, the development of the Private Sector and the creation of wealth through the promotion of private initiatives and entrepreneurship.