Agro-industry: 1000 women from Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal to benefit from tailored support

Author: Othniel KOUASSIPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

Business & Economy

Agro-industry: 1000 women from Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal to benefit from tailored support

The African Women of the Future in Agriculture (AWF AGRI) program was launched on June 11, 2026 in Abidjan. It aims to support 1,000 women aged 18 to 40, including 550 in Côte d'Ivoire and 450 in Senegal, in the agri-food processing sector. Led by the SEPHIS Foundation in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the program offers training, technical assistance, access to financing and markets. President Sephora Kodjo presented AWF AGRI as an accelerator for high-potential agri-food businesses.

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