Côte d'Ivoire government provides startup capital to 2,000 vulnerable households

The government of Côte d'Ivoire allocated 200 million FCFA to fund income-generating activities for 2,000 vulnerable households participating in the Popote familiale project.

Myss Belmonde Dogo, the minister of National Cohesion, Solidarity and Poverty Reduction, announced the funding during a press presentation in Abidjan-Treichville. Each participating household receives 100,000 FCFA to start or strengthen a small business.

The funding serves as a final step in a year-long support program that includes food and hygiene kits, monthly allowances for protein purchases, and training in life skills and business management. The ministry aims to help these families achieve economic independence and move out of poverty. After completing the program, the households will receive a six-month follow-up period to ensure they do not return to a state of precariousness.

The ministry plans to advocate for an increase in project funding to 2 billion FCFA in 2027, up from 1.13 billion FCFA in 2026. This increase intends to reach more households and improve support for long-term economic stability. While the Popote familiale project targets extremely poor families identified in the Registre social unique, the Social Safety Net program has already expanded to 527,000 beneficiaries and expects to reach 627,000 by the end of November 2026.