Odienné, Ivory Coast – The municipality of Odienné has taken a major step in its development trajectory. During the 4th meeting of the municipal council, held on November 7, 2025, the council unanimously adopted the initial budget for the 2026 fiscal year, showing a record amount of 1,793,518,000 FCFA .

A Record Budget

This budget marks a spectacular growth of 41.5% , representing an increase of 526,038,000 FCFA compared to the previous year. The allocation of funds emphasizes investment:

1. Operating costs: 439,470,000 FCFA (24.5%)
2. Investment: 1,354,048,000 FCFA (75.5%)

The mayor of the municipality, Nassénéba Touré , attributed this significant increase to better mobilization of own revenues , an increase in state subsidies and the continuation of 11 major projects launched in 2025.

Objective: Well-being and Economic Recovery

This new budget framework is intended to tangibly improve the lives of Odienné residents. The mayor emphasized that the resources will allow for:

1. To guarantee a quality public service .
2. Supporting local economic recovery .
3. Strengthen support for the socio-cultural, associative, educational, sporting and humanitarian sectors.

Ms. Touré also made a solemn appeal to the entire population to maintain and consolidate the dynamic of peace, fraternity and cohesion essential to inclusive and sustainable development.

A Fruitful Consultation Framework

The session provided an opportunity to bring together various stakeholders in the city – community leaders, religious guides, and representatives of associations – around the challenges of local development.

The prefect, René Famy Kouamé , congratulated the municipal council for its remarkable work and encouraged a strengthening of collaboration with the administration to guarantee the achievement of the ambitious objectives set for 2026.

Note from the Mayor's Office: On the occasion of "Blue November", the mayor took the opportunity to invite men to get screened in order to prevent male cancers, particularly prostate cancer.

With the adoption of this budget, Odienné is taking a major turn towards sustainable and inclusive development , promising tangible progress for all its citizens.