UNFPA CIV

What UNFPA CIV does

UNFPA Côte d'Ivoire is the country office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a UN specialized agency headquartered in New York that has been operational since 1969. The office implements the 8th Country Programme (CP8, 2021–2025) with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire, targeting three transformative results: ending preventable maternal mortality, ending unmet family planning need, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices (including FGM at 36.7% prevalence and child marriage at 32.1%).

The office deploys a portfolio of donor-funded programmes including the EU/Unitaid co-financed Safe Birth Africa project (which introduces the WHO-recommended E-MOTIVE clinical bundle and heat-stable carbetocine for postpartum hemorrhage in the Gontougo and Gbêkê regions), the KOICA-funded obstetric fistula project targeting 2,350 surgical repairs, the Takeda-funded "2 Heures pour la Vie" community obstetric project, the SPARK Santé emergency obstetric and neonatal network across 33 regions, and the digitization of civil registration with ONECI (84 offices modernized, including the new Yabayo BEC inaugurated in July 2026). It also coordinates 84 multi-sectoral GBV platforms across the national territory.

Revenue mechanics are grant-based: voluntary contributions from UN member states and bilateral/multilateral donors (EU, Unitaid, KOICA, Global Affairs Canada, Takeda) flow through UNFPA's global financial framework with a ~7% programme support cost recovery to cover operations. The office operates from headquarters in Abidjan's Plateau district plus three decentralized regional offices (Bouaké, Guiglo, Bondoukou) covering humanitarian response zones along the Burkina Faso, Mali, and Liberia borders. GTM is event-driven, anchored in government partnerships, community sensitization through traditional and religious leaders, and high-profile national advocacy events such as the June 2026 National Engagement Against GBV at Palais des Congrès.

Name

UNFPA CIV

Legal name

United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA

Website

https://cotedivoire.unfpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UNFPA Côte d'Ivoire is the UN Population Fund's country office, implementing donor-funded reproductive health, family planning, gender-based violence, and civil registration programmes in partnership with the Ivorian government across all 33 regions.

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Product category

International Development Assistance - Reproductive Health

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Assistance (624), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

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Multilateral Global Health Agencies (UN/IFIs)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health & Development Agencies (NGOs/Multilaterals)

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United Nations System & Specialized Agencies

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

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Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health Initiatives & Partnerships

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Democracy, Human Rights & Governance Assistance

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Bilateral Development Agencies & Aid Programs

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International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Funding, Grants & Program Administration

Keywords

• Sexual reproductive health
• Maternal health programs
• Gender equality initiatives
• Civil registration systems
• Humanitarian health response

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

HQ country

Côte d’Ivoire

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Core UN Assessed Contributions and Voluntary Donations: UNFPA Côte d'Ivoire is funded primarily through assessed contributions from UN member states and voluntary donations from bilateral and multilateral donors. The 8th Country Programme (CP8, 2021–2025) is financed by government contributions and international development partners including the EU, Unitaid, KOICA, Global Affairs Canada, and other UN agencies through joint programmes.
2. Programme Implementation Fees (UN Agency Operations): As a UN agency, UNFPA receives and deploys donor funds as implementing agency for government and donor-funded programmes. It charges a programme support cost recovery (PSC) on donor contributions (typically 7%) to cover operational and administrative expenses. Revenue is not commercial; it is governed by UN financial rules and the CPD/CCDD framework.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNFPA Côte d'Ivoire provides technical and financial assistance to the Government of Côte d'Ivoire to advance sexual and reproductive health, maternal and newborn health, gender equality, youth empowerment, and civil registration and vital statistics. It works through partnerships with line ministries, UN agencies, and civil society organizations to deliver national development programs aligned with UNFPA's global mandate.

Product overview

UNFPA Côte d'Ivoire operates as a United Nations population fund country office implementing a comprehensive program across four core areas: maternal health, human rights and gender equality, and HIV/AIDS prevention, along with civil registration services. The organization deploys multiple specialized health programs including the Safe Birth Africa project (co-funded by EU, Unitaid, UNFPA) for obstetric care quality improvement, the SPARK Santé project for emergency obstetric and neonatal care network strengthening, the E-MOTIVE methodology for postpartum hemorrhage management, and the obstetric fistula treatment project (in partnership with KOICA). Additional initiatives include the 2 Heures pour la Vie project (funded by Takeda) for community-based obstetric care in Gbêkê region, and civil registry offices established with ONECI to ensure legal identity registration in rural areas. The portfolio also includes youth empowerment programs, gender-based violence prevention initiatives, and consultancy programs for capacity building. UNFPA CIV functions as a country office of the global UNFPA system, not as a commercial technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Technical and programmatic support to expand access to family planning, comprehensive sexuality education, and quality reproductive health services for women, adolescents, and marginalized populations in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Maternal and Newborn Health Program Capacity building and service delivery support aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality through skilled birth attendance, emergency obstetric care, and quality maternal health services.
• Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Program Programmatic support to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, promote women's leadership, and advance gender-responsive policies in partnership with government and civil society.
• Adolescent and Youth Empowerment Program Initiatives that empower adolescents and young people through comprehensive sexuality education, youth-friendly services, and leadership opportunities.
• Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Support Technical assistance to strengthen national civil registration systems and produce reliable vital statistics that inform population policy and development planning.
• Humanitarian Response Program Reproductive health and gender-based violence response services delivered in humanitarian and crisis settings, including the provision of emergency supplies and dignity kits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maternal mortality reduction through E-MOTIVE and Safe Birth Africa interventions in Gontougo and Gbêkê regions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Office National de l'État Civil et de l'Identification (ONECI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2025UNFPA partners with ONECI to modernize and digitize Côte d'Ivoire's civil registration system. This includes inaugurating new civil registry offices in rural areas (e.g., Yabayo BEC in Nawa region), digitalizing birth and death certificates, and building government capacity to ensure universal civil registration — a foundational right and development data requirement.
• Ministère de la Femme, de la Famille et de l'Enfant (MFFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA is a strategic partner to MFFE for gender equality and GBV prevention. It provides technical and financial support for the operationalization of the National Programme to Combat GBV (PNLVBG), the deployment of 84 multi-sectoral GBV platforms, and national campaigns such as the National Engagement Against GBV (June 2026).
• Ministère de la Santé, de l'Hygiène Publique et de la Couverture Maladie Universelle (MSHPCMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA provides technical and financial support to the Ministry of Health for reproductive health programmes including the Safe Birth Africa project (E-MOTIVE), obstetric fistula treatment, family planning, adolescent health, and the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for sexual and reproductive health in humanitarian settings.
• Système des Nations Unies (SNU) — UN Joint Programme on GBVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA serves as the lead agency within the UN System in Côte d'Ivoire for the Joint Programme on GBV and the Spotlight Initiative 2.0. This joint programme involves multiple UN agencies coordinating to eliminate GBV and harmful practices through a multi-sectoral, rights-based approach.
• Institut National de la Statistique (INS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA supports INS in strengthening Côte d'Ivoire's national statistical system. This includes technical assistance for the RGPH 2021 census data analysis (15 thematic reports), demographic surveys (EDS), and the formulation of a joint programme to reinforce national statistical capacity for ODD and PND monitoring.
• Yabayo Community and Local Administrative AuthoritiesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUNFPA works with local administrative and traditional authorities in Yabayo (Nawa region) to inaugurate a new civil registry office. Community meetings in Soubré engage traditional chiefs, religious leaders, community leaders, women's and youth associations, health workers, and community relays to promote civil registration and development data.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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