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- “The transformation and entrepreneurship of the cotton sector requires a collaborative and global approach between stakeholders…” dixit WHO Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.
- « The cotton sector provides a large income to the populations of our countries…”
- “The transformation of our raw resources, especially cotton to create added value and jobs, is not an emergency, but it is necessary. “
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Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, welcomes on October 7 and 8, 2024, the 6th edition of World Cotton Day (WCD-2024). “Cotton for the good of all”this is the subject of this 6th The World Cotton Day that brings together all the players of the cotton world, the first one in Africa. This identification allows us to look at the possibilities for the increase of white gold in Africa, especially the C4+1 countries, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Chad and Ivory Coast and on the question of its transformation on the site.
Alan ASANKPON
Cotton represents 40% of Benin’s exports and plays a vital role in the country’s economic growth. Today, Benin produces over 700,000 tons of cotton and ranks first in C4+ in Africa. It is with these great results that the country, “Land of the Amazons” was chosen to host the 6th World Cotton Day (WCD-2024).
“The recognition of the JMC in a C4+ country is a worthy tribute to all those for whom cotton cultivation is a vital resource and a means of livelihood. The cotton sector provides substantial income to the populations of our countries; we must therefore work to preserve and develop these resources for their benefit.” appointed Minister of Industry and Trade, Shadiya Alimatou ASSOUMAN.
The Malian Minister for Cotton Industry and Trade, Moussa Allassane Diallo, Coordinator of C4+ countries, said: ” This is 6th edition of the JMC placed under the theme, “Cotton for the good of all”, definitely marks a decisive turning point in the evolution of the C4+ Group of Ivory Coast and the future of cotton in particular”. “Cotton processing locally and the insertion of our countries into the regional and global value chain of textiles and clothing are major challenges for our commitment to the cotton partnership. The industrialization of our countries is not an emergency to transform our raw resources, especially cotton, to create added value and jobs, but it is a necessity. he added.
Thinking about establishing an effective value chain is the essence of today: “The transformation and entrepreneurship of the cotton sector requires a collaborative and comprehensive approach between stakeholders including Government, the private sector and international organizations that aim to further transform transform products on the continent to move up the value chain and create jobs for our young people.” he stressed on the Director General of the WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.
In fact, entrepreneurship and structural transformation are a vector of jobs: “International demand for clothing and textiles is estimated at more than 1,500 billion US dollars, characterized by a change in supply methods. It also presents an attractive opportunity for African cotton producing countries. This demand is reinforced by demographic growth creating opportunities and investment opportunities.” overseeing the Minister of State for Government Action, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané at the launch of the work.
“By modernizing our garment industries and integrating global developments, we can attract more investment and increase the processing of our local production. Let this World Cotton Day be the starting point for new collaborations and the emergence of structural projects to strengthen Africa on the global cotton market. “ he wished.
In other words, it is therefore a question of combining efforts to make cotton a powerful lever for business, economic growth and the well-being of all.
The event, for the first time, has been celebrated in Africa since its inception, thus offering a forum for participants to explore strategies for adding value to African cotton through local processing. , commercial branding and vertical integration to maximize economic benefits.
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala who received Patrice Talon in the audience says: “Benin is ahead…”
On the sidelines of the 6th edition of the World Cotton Day (JMC-2024 in Cotonou), the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, received in audience with HE Patrice Talon, President Republic of Benin. after the official opening of the conference. In fact, immediately after the official opening of the Conference, the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, received an audience at the Presidential Palace of the Republic. She gives her thoughts here: 
“I must congratulate the President of the Republic, the Minister of Industry and Trade and the entire Benin team for the good work that is being done to support the cotton sector in Benin and support countries C4 + c ie Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Chad + Ivory Coast. These countries are working to develop cotton. What we want is to process cotton locally to create more jobs for young people and to have access to markets. The choice of Benin to host this 6th edition is surprising because the economy works in Benin and I appreciate the work being done in the country; so Benin is in the lead, which is why we chose it for this celebration.”
The two-day agenda includes high-level panels on “The Role of International Organizations in Supporting Cotton Development in the World, Especially in Africa”, sub-panels and five co -speech.
Field trips are also planned, in particular: To a small Cotton Village installed at the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou where all elements of the cotton production and processing chain will be highlighted in in the presence of local and international stakeholders, members of the C4+.
The visit to the Glo-Djigbé industrial zone on the GDIZ site led by the Director General of the Industrial Investment and Promotion Company (SIPI), Mr. Létondji BEHETON who will provide the business opportunities in the textile sector and continuous development of cotton. in the area.
And for the relaxation of the participants, the evening closed the fashion show of the day on Monday at the Sofitel Hotel. This evening participants were immersed in the exciting world of cotton on the theme, “Cotton, our pride”. An attractive exhibition in an interesting setting that highlighted African clothing and fashion.
