The National Volunteer Program (PNVB) 2025 is gaining momentum. Officially launched on December 5th, this initiative now has 708 young people actively engaged in 64 Ivorian municipalities . The National Civic Service Office (OSCN) has just completed a major field monitoring mission to assess the impact of this deployment.

A strategic territorial network

The assessment took place in two key stages to cover the entire territory:

1. Phase 1 (Abidjan): Immersion in the communes of the economic capital (Abobo, Adjamé, Treichville, etc.).
2. Phase 2 (Regions): From February 2 to 6, 2026, the teams visited the capitals such as San-Pedro, Katiola, Toumodi and Séguéla.

More than just support: a mission of public interest

These volunteers are not just there for show. They now constitute an essential lever for local authorities by intervening on three pillars:

1. Social & Cultural: Direct support for local services.
2. Citizenship: Organization of community activities.
3. Administration: Facilitating procedures for users of town halls.

“These visits allow us to verify that our volunteers have the necessary conditions to succeed. It is a framework for exchange to strengthen the contribution of young people to local development,” explains Dr. Ouattara Katolognan , director at OSCN.

A shared satisfaction

For Minister Mamadou Touré , this initiative professionalizes volunteering in Côte d'Ivoire, transforming young people into key players in social cohesion. A sentiment shared by local elected officials: in San-Pedro, the town hall's general secretariat welcomes this "invaluable support" which boosts the efficiency of municipal services.

The ultimate goal remains clear: to ensure that each volunteer is in the right place, has the necessary equipment and that their mission remains perfectly aligned with the needs of the population.