Local Authorities: Fourth Salon Calls for Faster Transfer of Powers and Resources

The fourth Côte d’Ivoire Local Authorities Salon ended on 17 October 2026 at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre after three days of discussions. Participants called for a faster transfer of powers and resources to local authorities to strengthen their autonomy and support effective, sustainable and inclusive local development. The closing ceremony was presided over by Jean Fructueux Bako, deputy chief of staff to the minister of the interior and security, while Gervais Coulibaly presented the main recommendations from the sessions. Bako praised Senate President Candia Camara’s commitment and said better-organized, adequately funded territories are essential to meeting residents’ needs.