Forest Investment Project, phase 2

About this project

The Forest Investment Project Phase 2 (FIP2, P175982) builds on the first phase (FIP1, P162789) implemented since 2018 and supports Cote d’Ivoire's Strategy for the Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Expansion of Forests (SPREF, 2018) and the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) for sustainable cocoa production in the Southwest region (Cocoa Loop). With an original financing of US$148 million (IDA: US$140 million; Strategic Climate Fund Grant: US$8 million) approved on June 30, 2022, and effective October 24, 2022, the project aims to conserve and increase forest stock while improving access to income sources from sustainable management of Gazetted Forests (GFs) for targeted communities. It addresses cocoa-related deforestation—responsible for 60% of national deforestation, with 40% of cocoa production from GFs and Protected Areas, through agroforestry scaling, protected area enhancement, and reforestation. A mid-term review (MTR) in September 2025 confirmed the project's relevance and progress toward the PDO.FIP1 initiated 10-year Participatory Forest Management Plans (PFMPs) for three Category 3 (C3) GFs in the cocoa belt (Rapides Grah, Haute-Dodo, Scio) and six of Category 4 (C4) GFs in the Center Region. FIP2 builds on this, with key achievements including systematic PFMP development, participatory management committees, E&S impact assessments, PPP framework for agro-forests, studies on agro-forest management (e.g., census, swollen shoot prevalence), and institutional s…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Côte d’Ivoire

Sectors

Forestry policy and administrative management

Places

Parc National de Tai, Foret Classee de la Soungourou, Foret Classee du Scio, Pouniakele, Foret Classee de Matiemba, Foret Classee du Loho, Foret Classee de la Leraba, Foret Classee de Fetekro, Boundiali, Reserve de Faune Nzo and 8 more

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development

Accountable

Republic of Cote d'Ivoire

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P175982.

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