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AFRICA
COTE D'IVOIRE
MDG7
Progress Towards Environmental Sustainability
General degradation of Cote d’Ivoire’s ecosystems and limited protection
of biodiversity mark some of the problems the country is facing with
regards to environmental protection. Protected areas made up only 7.2%
of national territory in 2002. Moreover, these areas are under constant
exploitation by inhabitants that practice harmful cultivation methods
involving coffee and cocoa and that use wood for heating and charcoal.
Progress has been noted, however, thanks to some government efforts to reduce the rate of use of solid fuels – from
90.8% in 1993 to 81.1% in 2002. In addition, the MDG 7 indicator for energy use per unit of GDP reveals some improvement, as
it was at 0.37% in 1995 and decreased to 0.27% in 2002.
The proportion of the population with access to an improved and sustainable source of water has been in constant progression since
1993 – from 36.4% in 1993 to 51.2% in 2002.While the coverage is larger in urban areas, the rate is increasing at a higher pace in rural
areas than in urban areas. This MDG 7 water target is likely to be reached by 2012 if the current rates of progress are maintained.
Prospects for access to basic sanitation are less encouraging. Trends show that the proportion of the population with access to an
improved sanitation system will be at around 57% as opposed to the initially perceived goal of 81% for 2015. This is mainly due to
a dysfunctional sanitation system that needs more funding and increased attention to repair certain vital facilities.
QUICK FACTS
CURRENT PORTFOLIO BUDGET
Total UNDP-GEF and Co-Finance: $6,740,000
Total UNDP and Co-Finance: $421,260
Total: $7,161,260
Cumulative Total ODS Phased-Out:
273.1 ODP tonnes
GUINEA
LIBERIA
MALI
Korhogo
Man
Daloa
BURKINA FASO
CÓTE D'IVOIRE
Katiola
Bouaké
Yamoussoukro
Abidjan
Gulf of Guinea
Cote d’Ivoire faces challenges that include proper land management,
implementation of environmental legislation, reduction in
the use of charcoal, increased preservation of biodiversity, and
improvement in industrial production technologies. External partner
support is needed in order to implement projects in urban and
rural areas, especially those focusing on improved sanitation and
increased access to secure housing for vulnerable groups and at an
affordable cost. 1
GHANA
Communal Solar-Powered Lighting for Households, Clinics, Schools and Community Centres 2
SPOTLIGHT
Approximately 7 million people living in Côte d’Ivoire’s 8,500 villages still have no access to electricity, and little expectation that
they will receive electricity through conventional methods within the next 50 years. As an alternative, the GEF Small Grants
Programme supported a set of solar electricity projects in Côte d’Ivoire to test communal solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as a
low-cost method of electrification of households, health clinics, schools and community centres. Five projects received SGP
grants of US$ 45,103 each, and were implemented in 2001-2002 by a partnership of four NGOs operating in 15 villages in five
districts.
The districts were selected because they were not included in the country’s electrification plans for the next ten years. The
NGOs, local populations and elected officials agreed together on the locations and priorities of project activities. In one set of
villages, they focused on household lighting; in another, public and household lighting was provided. Existing committees are
responsible for the maintenance of the communal PV system.
While some problems were encountered, such as locating spare parts for the PV panels, the homes of about 2,000 people, plus
31 public buildings, including schools and health centres, have benefited from lighting. The opportunity to work at night has
enabled villagers to engage in additional income-generating activities, such as spinning cotton and other products of locally
grown crops. Similarly, lighting in community centres has helped establish increased adult education opportunities, while
improved lighting in schools provides a better learning environment and has attracted more teachers. Furthermore, the
CLIMATE
reduced use of wood and kerosene in these villages reduces GHG emissions
CHANGE
contributing to climate change.
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