Competitive Value Chains for Employment and Economic Transformation Project (PCCET)

The PCCET is a structuring project designed to accelerate the structural transformation of the Ivorian economy. Its intervention strategy is based on the shift from an economy focused on the production of raw materials to one based on local processing with high added value. It acts simultaneously on supply (productivity, quality), demand (market access), and the business environment (access to finance, trade facilitation, rural land) to create an ecosystem conducive to private investment in strategic value chains.

• Increase competitiveness Improve the productivity and quality of products in targeted sectors (rubber, palm, fruit, etc.) to facilitate their access to international markets (certifications, standards). • Facilitate access to financing Remove long-term financing constraints for farmers and SMEs through appropriate financial instruments (leasing, guarantees, equity investments). • Local processing Increase the volume of raw materials processed in Côte d'Ivoire to capture more added value and create industrial jobs. • Structural reforms Improve the business environment by modernizing access to industrial and rural land and simplifying foreign trade procedures.