Sustainable development and CSR: More than 400 people reached through the “Investing Sustainably Together” project

Author: Donald GONLIPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Côte d’Ivoire
Business & EconomyEnvironment & Climate
Sustainable development and CSR: More than 400 people reached through the “Investing Sustainably Together” project

Participants in the “Investing Sustainably Together” project met in Abidjan on October 15, 2026, to review three years of work promoting corporate social responsibility in Côte d’Ivoire. Project officer Joana Messan reported that more than 400 people had been reached, 150 had taken part in Climate Fresk workshops, and around 400 had benefited from networking events. Funded by the European Union with support from Eurocham and its CSR commission, the programme brought together public- and private-sector representatives and NGOs. It also aims to showcase African solutions and strengthen a network committed to sustainable development.

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