The Ministry of National Education, Literacy, and Technical Education (MENAET) in Côte d'Ivoire, through the Directorate of School Canteens (DCS), is organizing a ceremony on October 9, 2026, in Yamoussoukro. The event aims to distinguish the best actors and partners of the School Feeding Program (PAS) from 2023 to 2026. The ceremony will be held at the "Parlementaire" hotel in Yamoussoukro and will be presided over by Minister of National Education, Literacy, and Technical Education, N'Guessan Koffi.
According to Jérôme Kobon Ayékoé, Director of School Canteens, the ceremony seeks to honor actors and partners whose commitment and contributions have significantly participated in the development and promotion of school feeding in Côte d'Ivoire. The government's efforts to ensure the sustainability of school canteen supplies led to the adoption of the Integrated Program for the Perennization of School Canteens (PIPCS) in 1998. This program aims to promote local product supply by community actors.
For the 2025-2026 school year, 5,615 school canteens were supplied with food by the Ivorian State, the World Food Program (PAM), regional councils, NGOs, private companies, and local groups and communities. The school feeding program is part of the government's efforts to improve education and provide a social safety net for households. The program is aligned with the "development of human capital" axis of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030, which prioritizes the education sector.
The ceremony in Yamoussoukro is part of a solidarity effort that supports the development of human capital. The school feeding program is considered a crucial lever for education and a social safety net that improves household incomes through the transfer effect of food rations provided to children. The program has contributed significantly to the well-being of students and local communities.
The Ministry of Education's initiative to honor outstanding actors and partners in the school feeding program demonstrates its commitment to recognizing and rewarding excellence in the sector. The ceremony will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the program and to discuss ways to improve its impact.
The school feeding program has been instrumental in improving access to education and promoting local economic development. By supporting local producers and suppliers, the program has contributed to the growth of local economies and improved the livelihoods of communities. The program's success is a testament to the government's efforts to prioritize education and human development.
The event in Yamoussoukro will bring together stakeholders from the education sector, government officials, and partners to celebrate the achievements of the school feeding program. The ceremony will provide a platform for stakeholders to share best practices, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for future collaboration and improvement.
Key points
- The Ministry of National Education in Côte d'Ivoire will honor outstanding actors and partners in the school feeding program in Yamoussoukro on October 9, 2026.
- The school feeding program has contributed significantly to the development of human capital in Côte d'Ivoire, improving access to education and promoting local economic development.
- The program has supplied 5,615 school canteens with food for the 2025-2026 school year, benefiting students and local communities.
