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Gagnoa, Côte d'Ivoire
Gagnoa is city located in the Gôh Region of southern Côte d’Ivoire.
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City population
213,918
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Member since
2024
Vision
The medium and long-term objectives of Gagnoa focus on improving school enrolment rates and health care, and on promoting training for the socio-economic integration of young people.
Policies, plan and implementation
Sustainability and health
The city is working to improve citizen health through the construction of health centres and relevant infrastructure. In addition, the municipality has worked with the OMAÏS Foundation to try and reduce the incidence of pregnancy amongst school-aged children through the establishment of a boarding school.
Equity and inclusion
Gagnoa’s municipal policy promotes the principle of living together for development. Subsidies are provided to associations for women and youth, irrespective of ethnicity or religion. The mayor encourages equitable access to socio-economic activities for all citizens.
Decent work and entrepreneurship
Socio-economic integration is a priority for the Gagnoa municipal council, despite a limited budget. Partnerships with various organizations have enabled the municipality to acquire heavy machinery for vocational training, and to build a modern high school.
Good practices
‘Centre de formation professionnelle de Gagnoa’ (Gagnoa Vocational Training Centre)
Established in 1960, the Gagnoa Vocational Training Centre is a public institution dedicated to vocational education. Its core mission is to equip both young girls and boys with practical skills in various trades. These include metal construction, joinery, cabinet making, masonry, electricity production and plumbing, all aimed at securing the future employment opportunities of the city’s youth.