PDS Abidjan invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Côte d’Ivoire through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American element, connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field or promote shared policy objectives.

Priority Areas

• Trade and Investment: Projects that promote the development of the digital economy, creative industries, tourism sector, small- and medium-sized enterprises, and innovation as the basis for strong, sustainable, inclusive economic growth;
• Media & Information: Projects that promote an understanding of freedom of the press, ethical journalism practices, increased access to information, improved media and digital literacy, and combat mis- and disinformation.
• Empowering Youth, Women & Populations experiencing marginalization: Projects that support the engagement or empowerment of marginalized or underserved communities in the digital economy, gender equity, minority rights, and persons with disabilities.