Flag of Côte d'Ivoire Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

Context and Opportunities

As the economic engine of the WAEMU, Côte d'Ivoire presents a dual landscape: an urbanized coast and rural areas where access to basic services remains a major challenge. The Ivorian government has made rural electrification and digital inclusion national priorities, providing a favorable framework for implementing the RMS Impact model.

Potential Intervention Zones

The northern regions (e.g., Savanes, Zanzan) are particularly targeted due to an infrastructure deficit. The goal is to create service hubs that can catalyze the local economy, especially in agricultural sectors like cocoa and cashew.

Institutional Partnership

Preliminary contacts are being considered with the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy and the CI-ENERGIES agency to ensure perfect synergy with the national development policy.

Côte d'Ivoire at a glance

  • Population: ~28.8 M
  • GDP per capita: ~ $2,600 USD
RMS Impact Potential
  • Target Market: ~7.1 M people
  • Total Potential: ~7,100 sites
  • Target (30%): ~2,130 sites
  • Project Status: Feasibility study.

Access Rates & Estimated Impact

⚡ Energy

~88%

National electricity access rate.

💧 Drinking Water

~82%

National drinking water access rate.

📡 Internet

~50%

Internet penetration rate.

Potential Economic Activities for Beneficiaries

  • Direct activities: Management of phone charging points, sale of Wi-Fi top-up cards, first-level maintenance of solar and water installations.
  • Indirect activities: Development of small businesses requiring refrigeration (shops, bars), sewing or welding workshops, secretarial services (printing, photocopying), online training centers, telemedicine consultations, and e-commerce participation for local artisans.