A few days before the official opening of the 16th edition of the Abidjan International Book Fair (SILA) , the Minister of Culture and Francophonie, Françoise Remarck , granted a decisive audience to the general commissioner of the event, Ange Félix Ndakpri , on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

A strategic milestone

The delegation, which also included Kady Diallo (Director General of Pulaarku and organizer of "Bouaké fait son SILA"), came to present the progress of the preparations. The next meeting is scheduled.

1. Dates: From April 28 to May 2, 2026.
2. Location: Abidjan Exhibition Park.
3. Inauguration: The official opening ceremony will be held on April 29th .

The book, a pillar of the creative economy

For the minister, the SILA goes beyond the scope of a simple literary event. It is part of a clear government vision: to transform the book sector into a true lever of the national cultural economy .

"The government intends to provide more support to initiatives promoting reading, supporting authors and professionalizing book-related professions," said Ms. Remarck.

A strengthened partnership

The meeting reaffirmed the strength of the relationship between the ministry and the organizers. This long-standing partnership is reflected in:

1. Strengthened institutional support .
2. A mutual commitment to public reading .
3. A strategy to promote Ivorian literary creation .

By placing the creative economy at the heart of its priorities, the government reaffirms its commitment to making books an essential driver of cultural and economic development in Ivory Coast.