Infrastructure and access
- Fiber / Fixed Broadband Infrastructure3
- Last-Mile / Access Infrastructure3
- Backbone / Backhaul / Middle-Mile Infrastructure2
- Digital Public Infrastructure2
- Mobile / Wireless Infrastructure2
Digital Divide Country Profile · Africa
CI
Côte d’Ivoire
Closing the digital divide, expanding meaningful connectivity, and advancing digital education and workforce participation.
Location in the world
Côte d’Ivoire
Africa
Côte d’Ivoire🇨🇮
- Population (2024)
- 31,934,230
- Total area
- 322,463 km²
- Area in square miles
- 124,503.61 mi²
- Coastline
- 515 km
National digital inclusion context
A portfolio-based view of access, capability, and outcomes.
This profile organizes the initiatives directly connected to Côte d’Ivoire in the global research inventory. It follows the study's country-profile framework: national context, broadband infrastructure, inclusion practices, education and workforce connections, implementation actors, and intended contribution.
The documented portfolio emphasizes Fiber / Fixed Broadband Infrastructure, Last-Mile / Access Infrastructure, Backbone / Backhaul / Middle-Mile Infrastructure, Fiber/Fiber Optic, Artificial Intelligence (AI). The profile treats infrastructure, affordability, capability, institutions, support, and outcomes as an interconnected system.
Portfolio pattern
What the documented response contains.
Counts reflect source-workbook tags. One initiative may appear in multiple infrastructure or technology categories.
Specific technologies
- Fiber/Fiber Optic3
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)2
- 4G/LTE1
- 5G1
- LEO Satellite1
Intervention classification
- Infrastructure and Specific Technology6
- Neither explicitly identified5
- Infrastructure only4
- Rural broadband and mobile-connectivity expansion1
- Rural mobile-network deployment1
Education and workforce
Connectivity becomes consequential through participation.
4 initiatives explicitly connect to education, K–12, or college/university contexts, and 0 connect to workforce development. Other investments may enable these outcomes indirectly.
Networks, service availability, devices, and connection quality.
Skills, confidence, accessibility, navigation, and support.
Education, work, health, government, and civic opportunity.
Governance, operations, maintenance, funding, and learning.
Project and initiative portfolio
17 documented records
Every directly tagged record is shown with details and supporting URLs preserved from the research workbook.
01Rural community connectivity
ANSUT Nos Villages Connectés – 38-locality expansion
Implemented / expanding · 38 newly connected localitiesView details
Rural community connectivity
ANSUT Nos Villages Connectés – 38-locality expansion
Implemented / expanding · 38 newly connected localitiesStatus / periodImplemented / expandingLocation38 newly connected localitiesPopulationResidents of underserved villagesOrganizationsANSUT; telecom partners
Extends digital access to villages outside normal commercial rollout.
Activities and approach: Village connectivity; access-network deployment; service activation
02Rural broadband and mobile-connectivity expansion
Côte d’Ivoire 300-Locality Rural Connectivity Expansion
Expansion documented June 2026 · 300 targeted rural localitiesView details
Rural broadband and mobile-connectivity expansion
Côte d’Ivoire 300-Locality Rural Connectivity Expansion
Expansion documented June 2026 · 300 targeted rural localitiesStatus / periodExpansion documented June 2026Location300 targeted rural localitiesPopulationRural residents in localities with inadequate connectivity and device-affordability barriersOrganizationsGovernment of Côte d’Ivoire and telecommunications providersFunding300 new localities targeted
combining terrestrial networks, 5G, and authorized satellite service to extend rural access
Activities and approach: Terrestrial network expansion; 5G deployment; Starlink authorization; smartphone-adoption strategy
03Digital services for rural livelihoods
e-Agriculture Project – farmer digital platforms and market services
2018-2023 / completed · Agricultural value chainsView details
Digital services for rural livelihoods
e-Agriculture Project – farmer digital platforms and market services
2018-2023 / completed · Agricultural value chainsStatus / period2018-2023 / completedLocationAgricultural value chainsPopulationFarmers and producer organizationsOrganizationsGovernment; World Bank
Addresses meaningful use by linking connected farmers to information and markets.
Activities and approach: Digital agricultural services; market information; platforms
04Rural broadband and agriculture connectivity
e-Agriculture Project – rural connectivity component
2018-2023 / completed · Agricultural/rural areasView details
Rural broadband and agriculture connectivity
e-Agriculture Project – rural connectivity component
2018-2023 / completed · Agricultural/rural areasStatus / period2018-2023 / completedLocationAgricultural/rural areasPopulationFarmers, rural communities and service providersOrganizationsGovernment; World Bank
Extends connectivity needed for agricultural information and market services.
Activities and approach: Rural broadband; digital-agriculture enabling connectivity
05Rural mobile-network deployment
NuRAN Ivory Coast Rural Telecom Network Launch
Launch and financing mandate reported June 2026 · Rural communities in Côte d’IvoireView details
Rural mobile-network deployment
NuRAN Ivory Coast Rural Telecom Network Launch
Launch and financing mandate reported June 2026 · Rural communities in Côte d’IvoireStatus / periodLaunch and financing mandate reported June 2026LocationRural communities in Côte d’IvoirePopulationRural populations without adequate mobile connectivityOrganizationsNuRAN Wireless; AFRIGREEN Debt Impact FundFundingUS$12 million debt-financing mandate
launching rural telecom operations while pursuing impact financing for network expansion
Activities and approach: Rural network launch; telecom-site deployment; debt-financing mandate
06Rural mobile broadband
PNCR Phase 2 – 30 localities in 11 regions
Deployment / 2025 · 30 localities across 11 regionsView details
Rural mobile broadband
PNCR Phase 2 – 30 localities in 11 regions
Deployment / 2025 · 30 localities across 11 regionsStatus / periodDeployment / 2025Location30 localities across 11 regionsPopulationResidents in newly covered rural communitiesOrganizationsGovernment of Côte d'Ivoire; operators
Provides a distinct quantified deployment tranche under PNCR.
Activities and approach: New rural telecom coverage sites; mobile broadband
07Rural mobile broadband
Programme National de Connectivité Rurale (PNCR) – 575 locality program
Active / through 2030 · 575 rural localitiesView details
Rural mobile broadband
Programme National de Connectivité Rurale (PNCR) – 575 locality program
Active / through 2030 · 575 rural localitiesStatus / periodActive / through 2030Location575 rural localitiesPopulationResidents lacking adequate mobile broadbandOrganizationsGovernment of Côte d'Ivoire; operatorsFundingApproximately $68 million reported in August 2026 coverage of the 575-locality national rural-connectivity programme
Targets remaining territorial coverage gaps and universal 4G access.
Activities and approach: Rural telecom sites; 4G expansion; public support
08Education network and digital learning
Projet Education Numérique – regional education administration connectivity
Implementation · 10 cities and education officesView details
Education network and digital learning
Projet Education Numérique – regional education administration connectivity
Implementation · 10 cities and education officesStatus / periodImplementationLocation10 cities and education officesPopulationStudents, teachers and education administratorsOrganizationsMinistry of National Education
Connects education administration and supports remote learning outside Abidjan.
Activities and approach: Connected offices; videoconferencing; distance classes
EducationK–12
09Digital skills inclusion
RAPID-CI – Advanced and Intermediate Digital Skills
2025–2030 · Nationwide targeted populationsView details
Digital skills inclusion
RAPID-CI – Advanced and Intermediate Digital Skills
2025–2030 · Nationwide targeted populationsStatus / period2025–2030LocationNationwide targeted populationsPopulationYouth and womenOrganizationsGovernment of Côte d'Ivoire; World Bank
Targets youth and women with advanced/intermediate digital skills.
Activities and approach: Skills training
Education
10Digital public infrastructure
RAPID-CI – Digital Agencies and AI Governance Infrastructure
2025–2030 · NationwideView details
Digital public infrastructure
RAPID-CI – Digital Agencies and AI Governance Infrastructure
2025–2030 · NationwideStatus / period2025–2030LocationNationwidePopulationCitizens and governmentOrganizationsGovernment of Côte d'Ivoire; World Bank
Builds institutional digital infrastructure supporting online public services.
Activities and approach: Digital agencies; AI governance
11Inclusive digital services
RAPID-CI – Remote/Vulnerable Public-Service Access
2025–2030 · Remote and vulnerable communitiesView details
Inclusive digital services
RAPID-CI – Remote/Vulnerable Public-Service Access
2025–2030 · Remote and vulnerable communitiesStatus / period2025–2030LocationRemote and vulnerable communitiesPopulationRemote and vulnerable residentsOrganizationsGovernment of Côte d'Ivoire; World Bank
Improves access to digitized services for populations facing geographic and socioeconomic exclusion.
Activities and approach: Digital service access
12Rural broadband
RAPID-CI – Rural Broadband Inclusion
2025–2030 · Underserved rural regionsView details
Rural broadband
RAPID-CI – Rural Broadband Inclusion
2025–2030 · Underserved rural regionsStatus / period2025–2030LocationUnderserved rural regionsPopulationRural households and communitiesOrganizationsGovernment of Côte d'Ivoire; World Bank
Expands resilient broadband where rural access remains below national averages.
Activities and approach: Rural broadband infrastructure
13Cloud, compute and digital public infrastructure
RAPID-CI AI-ready cloud and computing infrastructure
Project implementation / 2025 onward · National digital ecosystemView details
Cloud, compute and digital public infrastructure
RAPID-CI AI-ready cloud and computing infrastructure
Project implementation / 2025 onward · National digital ecosystemStatus / periodProject implementation / 2025 onwardLocationNational digital ecosystemPopulationPublic agencies, service users and innovatorsOrganizationsGovernment; World Bank
Builds secure domestic infrastructure for scalable digital services.
Activities and approach: Secure cloud; computing power; AI-ready infrastructure
14Institution broadband
RAPID-CI Phase 1 – Public Institution Broadband Expansion
2025–2030 · Schools, health centres, social centres, municipalities, courts and post officesView details
Institution broadband
RAPID-CI Phase 1 – Public Institution Broadband Expansion
2025–2030 · Schools, health centres, social centres, municipalities, courts and post officesStatus / period2025–2030LocationSchools, health centres, social centres, municipalities, courts and post officesPopulationPublic-service usersOrganizationsGovernment of Côte d'Ivoire; World Bank
Extends broadband into public institutions in underserved regions.
Activities and approach: Broadband connections to public facilities
EducationK–12
15National fiber backbone
Réseau National Haut Débit (RNHD) – 5,207 km fiber backbone
Operational / expanding · NationwideView details
National fiber backbone
Réseau National Haut Débit (RNHD) – 5,207 km fiber backbone
Operational / expanding · NationwideStatus / periodOperational / expandingLocationNationwidePopulationOperators, public agencies, institutions and usersOrganizationsANSUT; Government
Provides wholesale transport and public-sector backbone capacity.
Activities and approach: 5,207 km fiber; 66 nodes; national high-speed network
16Wholesale fiber utilization
RNHD operational wholesale tranche – 2,245 km used by major operators
Operational · National network sectionsView details
Wholesale fiber utilization
RNHD operational wholesale tranche – 2,245 km used by major operators
Operational · National network sectionsStatus / periodOperationalLocationNational network sectionsPopulationSubscribers reached through Orange, MTN and MoovOrganizationsANSUT; Orange; MTN; Moov
Turns public fiber into shared transport capacity supporting competition and reach.
Activities and approach: 2,245 km backbone in operator use; wholesale capacity
17Satellite broadband / last mile
Starlink fixed satellite broadband authorization for remote areas
Authorized / service from July 2026 · Remote and hard-to-reach areasView details
Satellite broadband / last mile
Starlink fixed satellite broadband authorization for remote areas
Authorized / service from July 2026 · Remote and hard-to-reach areasStatus / periodAuthorized / service from July 2026LocationRemote and hard-to-reach areasPopulationRemote households, schools, health centers and businessesOrganizationsGovernment; Starlink
Adds a non-terrestrial option where fiber/mobile rollout is slow or uneconomic.
Activities and approach: LEO satellite fixed broadband; remote-site connectivity
EducationK–12
Evidence boundary
Read the portfolio as a starting point, not a final verdict.
Project records document interventions and intended contributions; they do not alone prove nationwide coverage, causal impact, or durable closure.
Profiles will deepen as national statistics, policy documents, evaluations, and implementation evidence are incorporated. Source links allow inspection of underlying evidence.
Evidence and contextProfile Sources+
These sources support the country-level demographic, geographic, and connectivity context. Sources tied to individual projects remain with their project records and are not repeated here.
- Central Intelligence Agency. (n.d.). Côte d’Ivoire. The World Factbook. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/cote-divoire/
- International Telecommunication Union. (n.d.). ITU DataHub: Country ICT data. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://datahub.itu.int/
- World Bank. (n.d.). Individuals using the Internet (% of population): Côte d’Ivoire. World Development Indicators. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IT.NET.USER.ZS?locations=CI
- World Bank. (n.d.). Population, total: Côte d’Ivoire. World Development Indicators. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL?locations=CI