Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to launch a network of 15 technology hubs designed to strengthen the role of women in agribusiness, following an announcement on March 18 by U.S.-based tech firm Cybastion, which is partnering on the project.
The initiative will roll out modern agricultural processing centers across 15 sites in nine districts. Each hub is set to feature laboratories, processing units, training facilities, and exhibition spaces aimed at boosting local economic activity and enabling the transformation of raw agricultural products into higher-value goods.
The project is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Women, Family and Children in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitalization. Its goal is to provide women farmers with digital tools and processing capabilities to help structure and scale their businesses.
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The hubs will offer training, mentorship, and access to digital solutions tailored to agribusiness, with a strong focus on enhancing productivity and improving access to markets.
Authorities have yet to reveal the total investment value or a timeline for implementation, noting that the project is currently in the site selection phase.
Agritech continues to expand as a key segment within Africa’s technology ecosystem, with innovations such as artificial intelligence, drones, and farm management software increasingly transforming agricultural practices across the continent.
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