The Côte d’Ivoire is ramping up efforts to bolster its local livestock and fisheries production as part of a broader strategy to slash reliance on costly meat and offal imports, which cost the nation 782 billion West African CFA francs in 2024, according to Bouadi Beda Paul, Director of Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources (MIRAH).
During a three-day workshop in Jacqueville concluding on July 31, 2026, Paul emphasized the urgent need for performance-driven budget planning to tackle sectoral challenges head-on. The gathering focused on revising the Multiannual Expenditure and Performance Project Document (DPPD-PAP) for 2027-2029, a roadmap designed to align public spending with tangible outcomes.
Strategic roadmap: PONADEPA 2026-2030
The 2026-2030 National Development Policy for Livestock, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (PONADEPA) serves as the backbone of this initiative. Its core objectives include shoring up food sovereignty and unlocking private investment to drive sustainable growth in these critical industries.
Results-driven planning takes center stage
« Crafting the DPPD-PAP isn’t just a choice—it’s a necessity for achieving measurable results, » Paul asserted during the workshop. The session brought together ministry officials to pinpoint top priorities for the coming three years, ensuring every franc allocated yields maximum impact.
The revised document will outline clear ministry targets, actionable steps, and robust monitoring indicators to track how public funds are deployed effectively.
Youth urged to embrace agri-aquaculture careers
Beyond budgetary reforms, Paul spotlighted the vast employment opportunities in livestock rearing, fish farming, and aquaculture—sectors he described as ripe with potential for young Ivorians seeking stable, rewarding careers.
