From 9–13 February in Abidjan, EU-MIDCAP launched its first onsite activity in Côte d’Ivoire in partnership with the National Committee Against Trafficking in Persons (CNLTP). The five-day consultation supported the review of the 2022–2025 anti-trafficking strategy and shaped the 2026–2030 framework to combat trafficking and migrant smuggling.
On 9–13 February, the European Union Migration and Displacement Capacity Assistance Project (EU-MIDCAP) launched its first ever onsite activity in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in partnership with the National Committee Against Trafficking in Persons (CNLTP). This activity marks the start of EU-MIDCAP support in Côte d’Ivoire.
EU-MIDCAP is funded by the European Union (DG INTPA) and co-implemented by a Consortium led by ICMPD together with UNHCR, UNICEF, and the authorities of Czechia, Poland, Spain, and Sweden.
Led by the CNLTP, the activity put EU-MIDCAP’s core approach into action: tailor-made, demand-driven assistance designed to respond quickly and effectively to partner countries’ priorities, including peer-to-peer engagement approaches.
Over five days, national authorities, civil society organisations, and international partners gathered to review progress under the current National Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons (SNLTP) 2022–2025 and to contribute to the development of the forthcoming strategy for 2026–2030. Through bilateral consultations and a validation workshop, participants shared experiences, assessed achievements, and endorsed key conclusions, ensuring a comprehensive and participatory evaluation process.
The discussions reflected strong ownership by the requesting authorities and active engagement from all stakeholders involved, highlighting the relevance and impact of coordinated efforts to combat trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling. They also fostered synergies with other implementing partners and set the stage for upcoming activities, contributing to a strengthened and enhanced strategic national response.