Côte d’Ivoire is embarking on a significant initiative to bolster its domestic animal and fisheries output, aiming to substantially reduce its reliance on imports. This strategic push comes as the nation’s expenditure on imported meats and offal reached a staggering 782 billion CFA francs in 2024, a figure highlighted by Bouadi Beda Paul, Director of Financial Affairs at the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MIRAH).
Speaking at a recent workshop held in Jacqueville on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, which focused on revising the Multi-Year Expenditure and Annual Performance Projects Programming Document (DPPD-PAP) for 2027-2029, Mr. Bouadi Beda Paul underscored the critical need for budget planning that is explicitly geared towards achieving tangible results. This approach, he explained, is vital for effectively addressing the multifaceted challenges confronting the sector.
According to his insights, the comprehensive National Policy for the Development of Livestock, Fisheries, and Aquaculture (PONADEPA) 2026-2030 is specifically designed to fortify the country’s food sovereignty and actively stimulate private sector investment within these crucial areas.
“In a management framework driven by results, the meticulous development of the DPPD-PAP is no longer merely an option; it has become an absolute imperative,” affirmed Bouadi Beda Paul during his address.
The workshop, organized by MIRAH’s Directorate of Financial Affairs from July 29 to July 31, brought together key officials from various departments within the ministry. Their collective objective was to pinpoint and prioritize the most urgent needs for the upcoming three-year period.
The resulting document from these intensive discussions is expected to meticulously outline the ministry’s overarching objectives, detail the specific actions to be undertaken, and establish clear monitoring indicators to rigorously assess the efficient and effective utilization of public resources.
Furthermore, the Director of Financial Affairs actively encouraged the nation’s youth to explore career paths in livestock farming, pisciculture, and aquaculture. He emphasized that these sectors present considerable employment opportunities and avenues for growth within Côte d’Ivoire’s evolving economy.