Food waste reduction: the State-Private Sector Consultation Committee recommends a national framework

On 22 October 2026 in Abidjan, the Executive Secretariat of the State-Private Sector Consultation Committee brought together more than 60 participants to examine a study on reducing food waste in Côte d’Ivoire. UNEP estimates cited in the study put household food waste at about 2.9 million tonnes a year, potentially rising to 4.26 million tonnes when restaurants and distribution are included. The study identifies fragmented rules on food date labels, health safety, taxation and donations. Public-private dialogue aims to facilitate food donations, adapt existing regulations and establish a national pact.