Côte d’Ivoire builds livestock park to ease farmer-herder conflict
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The Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change Program in the Niger Basin (PIDACC/BN) delivered a livestock park to herders in Baya, Côte d’Ivoire, on October 15, 2026.
The PIDACC/BN constructed the park to help livestock owners withstand climate change and improve relationships with local farmers. The new facility provides a secure location for herders to gather, manage, and sell their animals, aiming to reduce disputes caused by roaming livestock and boost the local economy in the Bagoué region.
Coulibaly Bakary, president of the Baya herders association representing around 200 people, welcomed the park as a way to ease challenges faced by those in the livestock industry and strengthen ties with farming communities. He stated herders intend to use the park to increase local protein sources while prioritizing peaceful relations with farmers. Dr.
Yéo Wonnan Eugène, Director General of Water Resources and strategic coordinator of PIDACC/BN in Côte d’Ivoire, urged recipients to use the park to foster peace and development. He recommended forming a management committee including local leaders, herders, merchants, women, youth, and technical services, overseen by the sub-prefect, to ensure sustainable management. The park cost 33 million FCFA to build and covers one hectare, including enclosed areas totaling over 3,500 square meters, a sanitation block, and solar-powered lighting.
