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Côte d’Ivoire secures $9mln South Korea aid for food security project

Côte d’Ivoire secures $9mln South Korea aid for food security project
Thursday, 16 October 2025 17:12
  • KOICA to fund a 2025–2029 school feeding and nutrition program
  • 50,000 pupils in 200 schools to receive locally sourced meals
  • Project also supports small farmers and promotes hygiene education

The World Food Program (WFP) announced on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, that the South Korean government, through its cooperation agency KOICA, will provide $9.3 million to strengthen food security and improve nutrition in northern Côte d’Ivoire.

The funding, covering 2025 to 2029, will supply nutritious, locally produced meals to 50,000 pupils across 200 primary schools in the Bagoué, Bounkani, Poro, and Tchologo regions. The project also includes support for 100 smallholder farmer groups and initiatives to promote hygiene, health, and nutrition education in schools.

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