The Ivorian government has taken a new step in its social policy. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Katiola, the Ministry of National Cohesion, Solidarity and the Fight Against Poverty officially launched the payment of exit subsidies for beneficiaries of the Productive Social Safety Nets Program.

A final boost towards financial independence

After three years of financial support and practical training, 100,000 households are completing their support program. To consolidate their gains, the government is granting them additional assistance:

1. Amount per household: 72,000 FCFA.
2. Total investment: 7.2 billion FCFA at the national level.
3. Objective: To reinvest this sum in Income Generating Activities (IGAs) to ensure their long-term autonomy.

"This money should be used to amplify your initiatives. The end of the program does not mean the end of your progress," the supervising minister emphasized during the ceremony.

Regional impact and political recognition

The celebration brought together the populations of Hambol and Tchologo , two regions heavily impacted by the system:

1. Hambol: 18,522 households affected (of which 6,530 are still active).
2. Tchologo: 20,814 beneficiary households (of which 6,617 are still active).

Minister Ibrahim Kalil Konaté, present on behalf of the Vice-President, praised a work that "restores dignity to the weakest" and testifies to the social vision of the Head of State.

Strengthening of operational capabilities on the ground

To ensure rigorous local monitoring, the ministry has also provided its regional offices and community workers with new vehicles and motorcycles . This equipment should facilitate support for families in remote areas.

The results to date: The Productive Social Safety Nets Programme has already supported 527,000 households across the 31 regions of Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on skills development and the rational use of resources to sustainably break the cycle of poverty.