In Ouragahio, the municipal council, led by Mayor Dr. Pierre Dacoury-Tabley, recently undertook a comprehensive review of its strategies aimed at empowering women. This evaluation took place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, within the town hall courtyard, coinciding with a special Mother’s Day tribute for the commune’s women, an event graced by the presence of local sub-prefect Tié-Bi Assi Apo Josiane.
The initiatives scrutinized encompassed various crucial areas: literacy programs, fundamental accounting skills training specifically for women entrepreneurs, enhanced maternal and child healthcare provisions, and the expansion of maternity wards and health centers across the commune. Mayor Dacoury-Tabley emphasized that the core objective behind these efforts is to ensure mothers maintain good health, enabling them to actively participate in and lead further empowerment initiatives.
Regarding commerce, Dr. Dacoury-Tabley highlighted the ongoing construction of a multi-shop gastronomic hub. This new space, he explained, is designed to showcase the culinary talents and expertise of Ouragahio’s women. The ultimate goal is to enable these women to generate sustainable income and improve their livelihoods through their gastronomic ventures.
Furthermore, the empowerment framework extends to agricultural projects. Women involved in farming activities receive vital support through the provision of agricultural laborers and workers, easing their workload and boosting productivity in their fields.
Dr. Dacoury also detailed the establishment of school canteens in every educational institution, which are supplied by the diligent work of “valiant women” from the fields. These women, who benefit from projects conceived and funded by the Ouragahio municipality, cultivate and process the food consumed in these canteens. Additionally, the local administration has streamlined the process for women to set up businesses by significantly reducing taxation.
During the gathering, Mayor Dacoury-Tabley distributed gifts to each of the 600 mothers present, who had traveled from various neighborhoods and 11 villages within the Ouragahio commune. The commune’s chief magistrate expressed his satisfaction, stating, “When women come together, it fosters collective reflection, promotes a positive work environment, and crucially, enhances overall effectiveness.”