科特迪瓦将投资4.3亿美元用于发展棕榈油产业

Core Insights - The Ivorian government is committed to revitalizing the palm oil industry as a key driver of economic development [1] - A total investment of 245.9 billion CFA francs (approximately 43 million USD) is planned over the next decade to develop the local palm oil sector [1] - The plan is supported by the Rubber-Palm Committee and will be implemented by the National Office for Technical Research and Development (BNETD) [1] Industry Overview - Côte d'Ivoire has a palm tree plantation area of 350,000 hectares and an annual production of 500,000 tons of crude palm oil [1] - The country is the second-largest producer of palm oil in Africa and the seventh-largest globally [1] Challenges Faced - The palm oil industry is facing significant challenges, including aging plantations, low yields in rural areas, land degradation, and limited access to funding [1] - There is increasing international market demand for sustainability and traceability, alongside growing competition from Asian oil products [1] Strategic Response - To address these challenges, the Ivorian government has developed a future strategy for the palm oil industry, with over 60% of the investment allocated for the restoration or replanting of rural plantations [1]