Côte d’Ivoire boosts local animal production with strategic investments

The Côte d’Ivoire is stepping up efforts to bolster its livestock and fisheries sectors, aiming to slash reliance on foreign imports amid soaring costs. In 2024, expenditures on imported meats and offal surged to 782 billion West African CFA francs, prompting authorities to rethink their approach.

During a three-day workshop in Jacqueville concluding on July 31, 2026, Bouadi Beda Paul, Director of Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources (MIRAH), outlined the urgency of result-driven budget planning to tackle sectoral challenges head-on.

Central to the strategy is the 2026-2030 National Development Policy for Livestock, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (PONADEPA), designed to enhance food self-sufficiency and attract private capital. « Budget planning isn’t just a choice anymore—it’s a necessity for measurable outcomes, » Bouadi emphasized.

The session brought together MIRAH department heads to pinpoint critical needs for 2027-2029, ensuring the revised Multi-Year Expenditure and Annual Performance Framework (DPPD-PAP) aligns with tangible objectives, actionable steps, and measurable progress indicators.

Highlighting the sector’s potential, Bouadi urged young Ivorians to explore careers in animal husbandry, fish farming, and aquaculture—fields brimming with career prospects.