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Official meeting at the Ministry of Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training, Abidjan, 1 October 2026.
H.E. Dr Daithí Ó Murchú, Honorary Consul of Côte d’Ivoire in Ireland, joined Minister Maître Adama Kamara, Mr Greg Holmsen of TPRC Australia and members of the delegation to discuss the proposed Passeport Carrière initiative.
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Rencontre officielle au ministère de l’Emploi, de la Protection sociale et de la Formation professionnelle, à Abidjan, le 1er octobre 2026. S.E. Dr Daithí Ó Murchú, Consul honoraire de Côte d’Ivoire en Irlande, aux côtés de Monsieur le Ministre Maître Adama Kamara, de M. Greg Holmsen de TPRC Australia et des membres de la délégation, dans le cadre des échanges sur le projet Passeport Carrière.

Ireland–Côte d’Ivoire Smart Agriculture Partnership Advances at London Embassy.
Honorary Consulate presents an Irish sustainable-agriculture proposal ahead of its Autumn 2026 mission to Côte d’Ivoire : London | July 2026
​The Honorary Consulate of Côte d’Ivoire in Ireland undertook a strategic mission to the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in London in July 2026, as preparations intensify for an official autumn mission focused on SMART agriculture, environmental innovation and sustainable rural development.
During the visit, His Excellency Dr.Daithí Ó Murchú, Honorary Consul of Côte d’Ivoire to Ireland, formally introduced Mr Shane Walsh, founder and CEO of Fast Grow Fertiliser, to Her Excellency Mrs Amani Sara, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Côte d’Ivoire to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
​The meeting provided an important diplomatic platform through which Mr. Walsh presented an exploratory project proposal for Côte d’Ivoire. The proposal examines how Irish expertise in natural fertilisers, soil improvement and sustainable agricultural production could contribute to the country’s continuing transition towards smarter, more productive and environmentally responsible agriculture.
Based in County Kilkenny, Fast Grow Fertiliser has developed natural fertiliser products combining locally sourced materials, including seaweed and poultry manure. The company manages the sourcing, blending, treatment and production of its materials at its own facility, creating an Irish-developed model with potential relevance to soil health, crop productivity and environmentally sustainable, SMART and Green farming.
The discussions in London represented the next stage in building a practical agricultural bridge between Ireland and Côte d’Ivoire. The proposed cooperation will now be further developed in preparation for the Honorary Consulate’s Autumn 2026 mission to Côte d’Ivoire, during which meetings with government institutions, scientific authorities, agricultural stakeholders and prospective implementation partners are envisaged.
The initiative is designed to support the ambitions of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan 2026–2030, which places particular emphasis on modernising agriculture, increasing agricultural productivity, developing value chains, encouraging strategic private-sector investment and advancing the country’s environmental and ecological transition.
His Excellency Dr Daithí Ó Murchú stated that the initiative reflects the Honorary Consulate’s commitment to moving beyond conventional diplomacy:
“Our objective is to transform diplomatic relationships into practical partnerships. Ireland possesses considerable agricultural knowledge, scientific expertise and green innovation. Côte d’Ivoire possesses extraordinary agricultural potential, ambition and opportunity. By bringing these strengths together, we can develop solutions that are sustainable, scalable and firmly aligned with Côte d’Ivoire’s national priorities.”
The London meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to partnership, evidence-based development and responsible innovation. It also established a clear direction for the autumn mission: to continue advancing smart agriculture while contributing meaningfully to the green and sustainable-development agenda of Côte d’Ivoire.

Mission de Travail : Working Mission to Abidjan Autumn 2025 
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News Item 1: Honorary Consul Joins Africa Day Ireland 2024–2025 Celebrations
Ireland’s Honorary Consul to Côte d’Ivoire, Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú, was delighted to attend Africa Day Ireland 2024–2025. The event brought diverse communities together to celebrate African culture, foster mutual understanding, and strengthen ties between Ireland and African nations. Dr. Ó Murchú engaged with attendees, highlighted the Consulate’s ongoing efforts to promote cultural awareness, and commended the organisers for creating a vibrant platform to share traditions, music, and cuisine.

News Item 4: Preparing for the Autumn 2025 Economic Mission to Abidjan and Ivorian Business ventures and visits to Ireland 2025
Plans are underway for an economic mission to Abidjan 2025, spearheaded by Dr. Ó Murchú and the Consulate. Key sectors identified include 'Green' housing, waste-to-energy, data centre design and construction, seaweed extraction, and other green infrastructure. This mission aims to introduce Irish expertise to Ivorian markets, foster new business relationships, and create sustainable investment opportunities for both countries. Dr. Ó Murchú encourages businesses and investors to stay tuned for updates on this significant undertaking that promises mutual benefits and lasting partnerships. We have also welcomed several business figures from Côte d'Ivoire who engaged with Irish businesses seeking new markets and opportunities for investment. If interested in knowing more, contact us at: hcicirl@gmail.com or ring: +353862163745.

The Africa Ireland economic forum took place in Dublin recently and it was my pleasure as Honorary Consul to represent Côte d'Ivoire, accompanied by several members of the Consulate.
Moreover the visit of delegates from the Ivorian Embassy in London greatly enhanced our presence, and showcased the excellent economic opportunities available to Irish and international investors and business interests in Côte d'Ivoire .

We are honoured to present a short YouTube video of our Day.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CPm1JLF4vtP8YlhFEG-RIfAwnouhVO-y/view

 Having communicated throughout the Pandemic with the various Ministers and ministries in Côte d'Ivoire, we are now preparing a delegation of Irish interests and investors to visit Abidjan in 2023, to engage with the vision of the President, HE. Alassane Dramane Ouattara as outlined in the Ivorian National Development Plan.  Our personal invitation, through SEM. SEMme AMANI Sara, Ambassadeur Extraordinaire et Plénipotentiaire and Dr. Ó Murchú, HC to Ireland, to present the Irish delegation to the government and partners/stakeholders, is very much appreciated and anticipated. Areas such as Smart-Agriculture,  Agri-Tech, Sustainability, Energy,  Infrastructure, housing, machinery, dairy products, commodities, Bio-Pharma and Pharma, e-digitization, finance and so much more are now open for companies to contact us directly for consideration. The future expansion of Irish and global companies must acknowledge the central importance of West Africa with over 400, 000, 000 inhabitants and a market place ready, willing and able to meaningfully engage with them.
​The Future is Now and with our exclusive and personal invitation, we look forward to hearing from interested parties immediately on hcicirl@gmail.com  

"We are well into 2021 and are already seeing that organizations across Emerging Africa are investing in technology as an accelerator to fuel socio-economic growth and business success. It’s clear that innovation has been a key contributing factor to sustaining some of our most vital sectors and the sheer speed and scale at which digital transformation took place and supported entire industries as they adapted has been remarkable. Technology took the spotlight; keeping businesses open, students in (virtual) classrooms, social lives connected, and essential services flowing".

Read the full article here:  https://arbiterz.com/technology-is-the-accelerator-that-will-lead-businesses-across-emerging-africa-into-the-digital-future/amp/

Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire Her Excellency Mrs Sara Amani recalls the “momentous day” she was appointed Ambassador to the UK. “This is a high-profile diplomatic post, which is now occupied by a woman for the first time. I would like to express my gratitude to the highest Ivorian authorities who have invested their confidence in me.” She hopes her diplomatic activities will offer her “opportunities to discover the different regions of the UK and the great outdoors. Admiring the beauty of nature can provide great moments of healing and contemplation.”

To Read the full interview please click here;  https://diplomatmagazine.com/heads-of-mission/africa/cote-divoire/​

"We are dedicated to realising our vision. We work with teachers who become Power Teachers. A Power Teacher is a teacher who provides a quality education for his / her students, whose students learn and develop. We want to create a movement of power teachers".
                                                                                                                Dr. Margo O'Sullivan CEO Power Teachers.
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We seek, ' Quality teaching and learning for all children in Africa and achievement of the Educationwww.powerteachers.org/  Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.

We believe that teachers have the power to transform lives through children learning. We believe that teachers are THE key (#teachersarethekey) to quality education for every child, which is key to sustainable development. We believe that supporting the unlocking of this key requires a focus on the status and motivation of teachers. Everything we do is driven by our motto – “Teachers matter. Teacher motivation matters. Teachers are the key”. We are focused on finding cost effective and self-sustaining solutions, which are also climate-change friendly.
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“I wish to state that it is my great honour and privilege to officially appoint Power Teachers Co. Reg. No. 650984 and Dr. Margo O’Sullivan, CEO, as my representative NGO body to undertake the vital work of enabling and empowering, in all areas of life and society, the ‘Future of Now’ of the citizens of Côte d’Ivoire and of others in West Africa. In particular we will work closely in addressing the issues surrounding the reskilling, upskilling, education and empowerment of young girls and women and marginal tribal and rural communities, among others. Power Teachers will represent the ethical, humanitarian and professional interests of the Honorary Consulate of the Government of Côte d’Ivoire to Ireland to ensure that we are always in a position to effectively engage with all bodies concerned, to ‘Change the lives of ordinary people’ in extraordinary ways, no matter where we face the challenges and realities of inequality, injustice and poverty”. 
                                                                                                                     Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú. Honorary Consul.

https://www.powerteachers.org/power-teachers-representative-ngo-for-honorary-consul-to-the-ivory-coast/​
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"NO COUNTRY CAN REALLY DEVELOP UNLESS ITS CITIZENS ARE EDUCATED",  NELSON MANDELA