A Capacity Building Workshop for Plant Health Inspectors took place in the Boukani Indénié-Gontogo regions of Côte d’Ivoire from February 26 to 27, 2025, in cooperation with CropLife AME. The workshop focused on stewardship related to plant health and pesticide management. Our colleague Ibrahim, CL AME Coordinator for West Central Africa, was part of the workshop, representing CropLife AME.
Key topics covered included:
• Definition and formulation of pesticides
• Phytosanitary legislation and labeling
• Best practices
• Dangers linked to improper pesticide use
• Strategies to combat illegal trade
• The event also emphasized the development of inspection plans
Overall, the workshop fostered a positive working environment and encouraged strong collaboration among participants and organizations