Site selection is underway for the construction of the first technology hubs designed to equip Ivorian farmers with digital tools and training in agricultural processing to develop their agri-food businesses.

Led by theIvorian Ministry of Women, Family and Childrenin partnership with theMinistry of Digital Transition and Digitization, the project will create technology hubs to introduce women farmers to innovative technologies and agricultural transformation to enhance productivity and accelerate the growth of women entrepreneurs.

Cybastion is the lead partner in creating technology hubs, where women producers will have access to training, mentoring and digital tools to help them grow their businesses and connect to wider supply chains.

Modern agricultural processing centers will be established in 15 localities in nine districts to transform staple crops into value-added products. Each center will include laboratories, processing workshops, training rooms and exhibition spaces designed to fuel local economic growth.

To support the participation of women farmers, childcare services will be integrated into the design of each center.

Stay tuned for more updates on the progress of tech hubs across the country.