In brief
Côte d’Ivoire announced it will begin a pilot project to help returning migrants reintegrate, with a budget of roughly $3.5 million and a duration of 18‑24 months. The initiative, called KITLANY and run by Stay in Africa, aims to support 300 people—including 200 returning migrants—and is expected to create 150 direct jobs and help 1,200 others indirectly. Two donor roundtables are to secure more than half of the necessary funding, according to minister Adama Dosso.
In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire will launch an 18‑to‑24‑month pilot project to promote the socio‑economic reintegration of returning migrants, a government official announced on Thursday.
The KITLANY project, administered by the international platform Stay in Africa, will cost about 3.5 million U.S. dollars and support 300 individuals, including 200 returning migrants and 100 young people from affected communities.
Officials estimate the initiative will create 150 direct jobs and benefit 1,200 people indirectly.
Adama Dosso, minister delegate in charge of African Integration and Ivorians Abroad, said the government hopes two donor roundtables scheduled during the two‑day conference will secure more than half of the required funding.
Adama Dosso, minister delegate in charge of African Integration and Ivorians Abroad, said:
"While returning home sometimes marks the end of a difficult journey, it should also open up new prospects for personal recovery, economic integration and contribution to sustainable development,"
