The Coffee and Cocoa Council is taking action in the Cavally region. On Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Guiglo, the institution officially launched a large-scale diagnostic and categorization operation for local cooperative societies. The objective? To sustainably structure the sector and boost its economic development.

A complete inventory over 120 days

According to a press release from the institution, this nationwide study aims to precisely map the agricultural landscape of the region. Entrusted to the firm Mont Horeb , headed by Dr. Agnimou François, the survey will last 120 days and will meticulously examine 339 cooperative societies .

This diagnosis will allow us to assess:

1. The level of internal organization of cooperatives.
2. Their economic and financial performance.
3. The main obstacles to their growth as well as the opportunities to be seized.

A call for transparency and collaboration

At the launch, Bema Coulibaly, Deputy Director in charge of regional delegations (representing Director General Koné Brahima Yves), reaffirmed the Council's central role in regulating the sector. He strongly urged agricultural leaders to fully cooperate with the investigators.

A message repeatedly emphasized by the local authority:

“Cooperatives must demonstrate transparency and availability to guarantee the success of this initiative.” — N’Dri Kan Sylvie , Secretary General of the Guiglo Prefecture, representing the Regional Prefect.

Reliable data for a stronger future

The ceremony concluded with a direct exchange session. Producers were able to express their daily concerns related to the operation of their organizations without holding back.

Thanks to the reliable data collected in the field, the Coffee and Cocoa Council intends to develop tailored solutions. The ultimate goal remains to provide the Cavally cooperatives with the necessary tools to better integrate and have a greater impact on the Ivorian cocoa and coffee economy.