The Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, Sidi Tiémoko Touré , officially launched preparations for the 4th edition of the Livestock, Animal and Fisheries Resources Fair ( SELAB ). During a speech this Friday, April 17, 2026, in Abidjan, he urged all stakeholders in the sector to mobilize and make this event the driving force behind the sustainable transformation of the industry.

A strategic meeting for investment

Scheduled from November 20 to 22, 2026 at the Treichville Sports Palace, SELAB positions itself as a hub for innovation and economic opportunities. The objective is clear: to attract national and international capital to modernize value chains.

"Livestock farming is an essential lever of our sovereignty and our economic development," the minister stressed, recalling that the national ambition is to drastically reduce dependence on imports of animal protein.

Highlights of the 2026 edition

This year, the show takes on a global dimension with distinguished guests and structural innovations:

1. International Partnerships: The United States and South Africa will be the guests of honor, promoting technology transfer and the exchange of expertise.
2. Focus on Youth and Employment: The minister made a vibrant appeal to young people and entrepreneurs to seize the opportunities offered by this promising sector.
3. Promoting the Local Heritage: The Commissioner General, Ms. Sariette Koulla, announced that the cultural and artistic heritage of the Ivorian regions will be highlighted.
4. B2B Networking: Thematic panels and business meetings will be organized to forge alliances between the public and private sectors.

Towards sustainable modernization

By placing this edition under the banner of competitiveness , the Ivorian government intends not only to secure the food supply for the population, but also to position Côte d'Ivoire as a leading reference in Africa in the field of animal and fishery resources.

Partners and investors are now expected to transform these ambitions into concrete realities on the ground.