Gagnoa, Côte d’Ivoire — On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Ouragahio municipal council, under the leadership of Mayor Dr. Pierre Dacoury-Tabley, conducted a comprehensive review of its policy dedicated to the empowerment of women. This significant evaluation took place within the courtyard of the town hall, coinciding with a heartfelt tribute ceremony for the commune’s women, affectionately celebrated as ‘Mother’s Day,’ and presided over by the local sub-prefect, Tié-Bi Assi Apo Josiane.
The initiatives under scrutiny spanned several crucial areas. These included fundamental literacy training and essential basic accounting skills tailored for women entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the policy prioritized crucial mother-and-child healthcare services and the strategic expansion of maternity wards and health centers throughout the communal territory. Mayor Dacoury-Tabley underscored the primary objective: ensuring the optimal health of mothers, thereby enabling them to actively lead and participate in their own empowerment efforts on the ground.
In the realm of commerce, Dr. Dacoury-Tabley announced the commencement of construction for a new gastronomic complex featuring multiple shops. This development, he explained, aims to provide an invaluable platform for women to showcase their culinary expertise and quality products, ultimately fostering their economic independence and allowing them to generate sustainable income from their skills.
The Ouragahio women empowerment strategy also extends robust support to agricultural projects. Women working in the fields receive direct assistance through the provision of dedicated agricultural laborers and workers, easing their workload and boosting productivity.
Dr. Dacoury further elaborated on the establishment of school canteens in every educational institution within the commune. These canteens are consistently supplied by the diligent work of
