Industry: Plastica CI announces opening of a plastics school in Ivory Coast by 2028

Author: Salimata BANCEPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

Business & Economy

Industry: Plastica CI announces opening of a plastics school in Ivory Coast by 2028

During an official visit by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Plastica CI CEO Abbas Badreddine announced on June 17, 2026 the creation of a plastics and packaging school in Ivory Coast by 2028. The institution aims to train youth in plastics trades, a key sector for agriculture, health, construction, and packaging. Badreddine highlighted the lack of specialized schools in the subregion and the importance of human capital.

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