Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire has recorded strong economic growth and increased investment in social sectors over the past decade, resulting in tangible progress in poverty reduction and human development. 

Building on these achievements, the Government’s National Development Plan (2021–2025) charts a path towards becoming an upper middle-income country by 2030, with a strong focus on strengthening human capital through better health, education and social protection. 

At the same time, poverty and malnutrition still affect significant segments of the population, highlighting the need to further expand the reach and impact of national efforts.

In the north, conflict and instability in neighbouring Burkina Faso has led to the arrival of over 66,000 asylum seekers – mostly women and children – adding pressure to already vulnerable communities.

The World Food Programme (WFP) supports Côte d’Ivoire with a mix of emergency assistance and long-term solutions. These include life-saving food and nutrition support, resilience building and climate-smart programmes. 

WFP also works to strengthen national systems and institutions to ensure local ownership and sustainability.

A central focus is the sustainability of the national school meals programme, which promotes food systems development and empowers women and youth. 

WFP’s operations are concentrated in the north, west and northeast of the country – regions with the highest levels of food insecurity and vulnerability.