LONACI unveils ambitious 2026-2030 plan to modernise Côte d’Ivoire’s gambling sector
The national lottery operator sets out a roadmap for innovation, governance and social impact, aligned with its 2035 vision.
Côte d’Ivoire.- The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) is taking a major step to modernise the country’s gambling sector with the launch of its 2026-2030 Annual Work Plan and Budget (PTBA), aligned with its 2035 long-term vision for growth, innovation and social impact.
The strategic planning workshop at Assoyam Beach, Grand-Bassam, started on November 17 and will run until December 4. It brings together LONACI’s leadership and key partners, including general management, directors, department heads, regional agencies, the LONACI Foundation and the mutual-aid society Mutuelle Awalé. Each department will leave with a consolidated operational roadmap, aligned with the company’s long-term objectives.
Director-General Dramane Coulibaly highlighted the importance of anticipating sector changes and strengthening the company’s overall performance. He outlined a cycle focused on consolidating achievements, accelerating innovations, improving governance and enhancing social impact.
According to Coulibaly, this period from 2026 to 2030 represents a major strategic step. “LONACI must remain proactive, modern and rigorous in its management in order to preserve public trust and support market transformations. Our vision for 2035 is clear: to make LONACI a regional leader serving communities,” he said.
Methodology, innovation and player-centric priorities
LONACI’s Head of the Autonomous Planning and Monitoring-Evaluation Department presented the methodological guidelines, highlighting precise, aligned indicators, harmonised feedback from management and regional offices, enhanced monitoring tools and increased coordination between entities.
The Department emphasised that PTBA success depends on the company’s ability to continuously measure, adjust and improve actions, particularly to meet Performance Contract requirements.
The Marketing Director for LONACI outlined departmental priorities for 2026-2030, including launching products better suited to players’ expectations, modernising the customer experience through technology, strengthening digitalisation, expanding regional presence and redesigning communication to reach emerging audiences. These actions aim to offer a more modern, accessible and attractive service while maintaining a high level of responsibility.
The first day of the workshop, marked by thematic discussions and constructive exchanges, laid the foundation for a common operational plan to guide LONACI’s growth, innovation and social impact. By combining structured planning with modernisation and governance improvements, the operator aims to set new standards for the gambling sector and reinforce its long-term 2035 vision.
