University Tour in Bouaké to Promote e-MOVE Online Courses on the Cashew Value Chain
As part of the promotion of online courses developed by MOVE-ComCashew in the cashew value chain, a university tour was organised from December 1 to 4, 2025, in three higher education institutions in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire.
The overall objective of this initiative was to promote, among students and teaching staff, the learning opportunities offered by the two projects, to strengthen collaboration with universities, and to encourage the adoption of e-MOVE modules.
The mission took place from December 1 to 2, 2025, at Alassane Ouattara University (UAO) in Bouaké. From December 3 to 4, the team visited the International University of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies (USAT) and the Institut Supérieur Louis le Grand (ISLG) in Bouaké. The delegation was composed of two members of MOVE and engaged approximately 100 participants per institution, mainly young women and young men.
At Alassane Ouattara University, the mission was received by several academic authorities, including the President of the University, Professor Kouakou Koffi; the Vice-President in charge of Academic Affairs, Professor Sekongo; the Vice-President in charge of Research, Dr. Fidèle Yoroba; and the Head of the Pedagogy Department, Dr. Soro Adama. The Director of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Dr. Diabaté Nabongo, and the Vice-Dean of the same faculty, Dr. Affy Jocelin, also took part in the exchanges.
At USAT and ISLG, the tour was enriched by the active involvement of the Founder, Mr. Traoré Bamoudien; the Secretary General, Mr. Soro Youssouf; and the Director of Studies, Mr. Ouattara.
The mission itinerary covered the route Abidjan – Bouaké – Abidjan. Through this university tour, the focus was placed on promoting online courses dedicated to the cashew value chain. Thanks to these courses, students now have the necessary tools to acquire entrepreneurial skills, with a certificate awarded upon completion.
The e-MOVE courses are co-funded by the European Union under the Samoa Agreement with the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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The Joint Action is jointly co-financed by the European Union under the Samoa agreement with the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States(OACPS) and by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ.