IVORY COAST SETS ITS SIGHTS ON BELGRADE!
On Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September 2026, in Dakar, Senegal, Ivory Coast took part in the discussions organised by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), an essential step in preparing for its participation in Expo 2027 Belgrade. Responsible for organising Ivorian participation in International Commercial Events, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export attended these exchanges to […]
14TH SESSION OF EXPORT FRIDAYS
Financing Your Export Activity: Keys to Better Resource Mobilisation Exporting is about conquering new markets. But behind every international order lie very concrete needs: sourcing raw materials, boosting production, building up stock, handling logistics, or managing extended payment terms. All these realities make financing a critical issue for any business seeking international growth. It was […]
“MADE IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE” SET TO CONQUER EUROPE
On this 12th of August 2026, at its headquarters, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export signed a partnership agreement with the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Belgium and the European Union (CICIBE) to facilitate access to the European market for Ivorian products and services. Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export, a national organisation, works to promote Ivorian […]
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING AT THE HEART OF THE 13TH SESSION OF LES VENDREDIS DE L’EXPORT
On Friday, 31 July 2026, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export hosted the 13th session of Les Vendredis de l’Export, a capacity-building workshop focused on the theme: “Sustainable packaging: a key driver of competitiveness and access to international markets.” The session saw strong engagement from Ivorian businesses, reflecting the growing interest among economic actors in competitiveness, innovation, […]
HALAL EXPO WEST AFRICA 2026
From 16 to 18 July 2026, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export participated in the Halal Expo West Africa (HEAO), held in Abidjan under the theme “Promotion of investments and intra-OIC trade: challenges, opportunities and prospects for West Africa”. This event brought together key institutional and economic stakeholders committed to developing the halal ecosystem in West Africa. […]
DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRO-ECOLOGICAL BISSAP SECTOR GEARED TOWARDS EXPORT
On Saturday, 11 July 2026, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export took part in the launch ceremony of the agro-ecological bissap agricultural campaign, held in Nangoniekaha, in the department of Niakara, under the presidency of the local Sub-Prefect. This initiative brought together agricultural cooperatives from a dozen villages in the Hambol region around an ambitious programme to […]
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH TO BETTER SEIZE AFCFTA OPPORTUNITIES
On Thursday, 9, and Friday, 10 July 2026, in San Pedro, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export participated in a training workshop on institutional support mechanisms for SMEs for women and youth, organised by the National Committee for the African Continental Free Trade Area (CN-ZLECAf). Organised as part of the implementation of Strategic Pillar 6 of the […]
CÔTE D’IVOIRE REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO TRADE DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA
From Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 July 2026, Côte d’Ivoire, through Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export, took part in the 6th Annual General Assembly of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisations (TPO) Network, held in Dakar, Senegal. This strategic meeting brought together the Chief Executives of Trade Promotion Organisations from ECOWAS member states, alongside representatives from the […]
AFRETAIL 2026: AGENCE CÔTE D’IVOIRE EXPORT STRENGTHENS OPPORTUNITIES FOR IVORIAN BUSINESSES
From Tuesday 30 June to Wednesday 1 July 2026, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export took part in AFRETAIL 2026 in Paris, where Côte d’Ivoire was the Guest of Honour under the theme “Côte d’Ivoire, Land of Champions”. This participation, marked by the presence of His Excellency Mr Anthelm Prosper ANGUI, First Counsellor to the Ambassador of […]
AGENCE CÔTE D’IVOIRE EXPORT PARTICIPATES IN THE REVIEW OF UEMOA COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE
On Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 June 2026, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export took part in a workshop in Jacqueville to review the portfolio of community programmes and projects funded by the Commission of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) in Côte d’Ivoire. Organised by the Representation Office of the UEMOA Commission in Côte […]
REVIEW OF AFCFTA IMPLEMENTATION IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE
From Tuesday 30 June to Friday 3 July 2026, the Côte d’Ivoire Export Agency is taking part in a Meeting of the Expert Group in Assinie, dedicated to reviewing the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Côte d’Ivoire. Organised by the AfCFTA Secretariat within the framework of the African Mechanism for […]
AFTER JAPAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE SETS ITS SIGHTS ON CHINA: PREPARING FOR CIIE 2026
On Tuesday, 30 June 2026, the Côte d’Ivoire Export Agency, in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Côte d’Ivoire, organized a conference on China’s Zero-Tariff Policy and Market Access Opportunities through the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026. The conference brought together several high-level officials, including H.E. Mr. WU Jie, […]
12TH FRIDAY SESSION EXPORT
International markets offer numerous opportunities… provided their requirements are fully mastered. To this end, on Friday 26 June 2026, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export organised the 12th session of *Export Fridays*, dedicated to the theme : «Access standards and export market requirements ». Led by Mr Marc LOBA, Economist, Principal Administrator of Financial Services and Technical […]
CÔTE D’IVOIRE EXPORT AGENCY PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE “MADE IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE” LABEL
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export took part in the brainstorming workshop dedicated to the creation of the “Made in Côte d’Ivoire” label, a strategic initiative aiming to reinforce the promotion of Ivorian products and services and to increase their competitiveness on domestic and international markets. […]
AWARDS: MASTER CHOCOLATIER VIVIANE KOUAMÉ AND MR ROGER BANGO HONOURED
On Thursday, 4 June 2026, L’Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export hosted a symbolic meeting at its headquarters with two iconic figures of Ivorian craftsmanship. They visited the Director General, Dr Kaladji FADIGA, to present the awards they recently received for their contribution to economic development and the promotion of “Made in Côte d’Ivoire”. The meeting provided […]
11TH SESSION OF “VENDREDIS DE L’EXPORT” (EXPORT FRIDAYS)
l’Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export organised, on Friday 22 May 2026, the 11th session of “Vendredis de l’Export”, a capacity-building programme designed for Ivorian companies wishing to better prepare themselves for the requirements of international markets. This session was led by Mr Vamé COULIBALY, Director of Business Competitiveness Development and Capacity Building at the Agence Côte […]
PCCET: AGENCE COTE D’IVOIRE EXPORT EQUIPS BENEFICIARY COMPANIES
This Friday, 15 May 2026, marks the end of the training seminar dedicated to the SMEs benefiting from the PCCET export support programme, funded by the World Bank. Over five days, 24 companies from sectors with high export potential were equipped with strategic skills related to accessing international markets: customs regulations, export compliance, participation in […]
PCCET: THE COTE D’IVOIRE EXPORT AGENCY EQUIPS PARTICIPATING COMPANIES.
As part of its mission to support Ivorian businesses in the international market, the Côte d’Ivoire Export Agency is organizing a training workshop in Grand-Bassam from May 11 to 15, 2026, for SMEs participating in the PCCET export support program, funded by the World Bank. This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of Ivorian businesses […]
THE FATOU SYLLA FOUNDATION FOCUSED ON THE PROMOTION OF MADE IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE
On Tuesday 28 April 2026, a delegation from the Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export, led by its Director General, Dr Kaladji FADIGA, conducted a working visit to Ms Fatou SYLLA, President of the Fatou SYLLA Foundation and a recognised figure in the Ivorian handicraft sector. This meeting is part of the Made In Côte d’Ivoire enhancement […]
THE AGENCE CÔTE D’IVOIRE EXPORT AND TRADEMARK AFRICA SIGN A PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE IVORIAN EXPORTS
On 6 May 2025, Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export and TradeMark Africa (TMA) signed a project charter relating to “support for trade facilitation activities”. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 6th National Monitoring Committee of the trade facilitation programme, organised at the Noom Hotel, in Abidjan-Plateau. The Director General of the Agence Côte […]
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS: IVORIAN COMPANIES EQUIPPED
On Thursday, 30 April 2026, the Côte d’Ivoire Export Agency, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire, hosted the third session of ‘La Matinale de l’Export’ at the Hotel Tiama in Abidjan. This capacity-building programme is dedicated to Ivorian businesses committed to an internationalisation strategy. This session, which attracted a […]
CAPACITYBUILDING | INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS: A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR EXPORT SUCCESS
For the 3rd session of the Export Morning Briefing (Matinale de l’Export), we are honoured to welcome Mr. Yao Edmond KOUASSI, Deputy Director General of CODINORM, Côte d’Ivoire’s national standards body, and a key player in the development of standards and supporting businesses towards compliance. With over 18 years of experience in the fields of […]
CAPACITYBUILDING | 6 DAYS TO GO UNTIL YOUR NEXT STRATEGIC EXPORT ENGAGEMENT !
Sustainable exporting isn’t just about selling internationally… It’s also about mastering the standards that open the door to the most demanding markets. The 3rd session of La Matinale de l’Export is approaching, and it will shine a light on a vital topic for Ivorian businesses: Complying with standards to export more effectively. This session will […]
FOCUS ON PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
The Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire and the Nouveau Regard Ivoirien (NRI), organised the 10th session of the “Vendredis de l’Export” (Export Fridays) this Friday, 10 April 2026. This edition was dedicated to the key steps for successful participation in international events. The session […]
T.A.I. FORUM: STEERING TOWARD FINANCED AMBITIONS
Following an initial day dedicated to networking between companies and talents, the second day of the “Youth-Enterprise” Forum, held on Friday, April 3, 2026, reached a strategic milestone with the Technical and Financial Partners (TFP) round table. The core of the discussions focused on mobilizing resources to provide long-term support for two complementary initiatives: 👉 […]
FIRST DAY OF THE T.A.I. FORUM IN ABIDJAN
The first day of the “Youth-Business” Forum of the African Talents for International (T.A.I.) program, held this Thursday, April 02, 2026, at the Maison de l’Entreprise (CGECI) in Abidjan, brought together companies, young talents, and ecosystem stakeholders around a common goal: accelerating the internationalization of Ivorian companies and strengthening youth employability within the WAEMU space. […]
VISIT OF THE DELEGATION FROM THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO
Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export receives a delegation from the Kingdom of Morocco Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export received, this Tuesday, 24 March 2026, at its headquarters, a major delegation from the Kingdom of Morocco led by Mr Omar HEJIRA, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, to the Minister of Industry and Trade. This working visit is […]
AUDIENCE WITH THE SERBIAN MINISTER OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TRADE
On the sidelines of the 2nd Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting (IPM) for Expo 2027 Belgrade, the Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade granted an audience to a delegation from Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export, led by its Director General, Dr Kaladji FADIGA. During the exchange, the Minister recalled the historic role played by Serbia—then part of […]
MEETING AT THE CHINESE EMBASSY IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE: ACCESSING THE CHINESE MARKET
A LOOK BACK AT THE PARTICIPATION OF THE AGENCE CÔTE D’IVOIRE EXPORT IN JNPCA 2026.
The second day of the National Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Producer Days (JNPCA 2026) was marked by close exchanges. After signing the partnership agreement with the Cotton, Cashew, and Shea Council, Dr. Kaladji FADIGA, Director General of the Agence Côte d’Ivoire Export, spent the last day visiting the various stands and exhibition areas. The aim […]