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  DIRECTOR-GENERAL'S CONSULTATIVE FRAMEWORK 
MECHANISM ON COTTON 
TABLE ON DOMESTIC COTTON SECTOR REFORMS 
Revision 
This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own responsibility 
and without prejudice to the positions of Members and to their rights 
and obligations under the WTO 
 
 1.1.  The attached Table on Domestic Cotton Sector Reforms has been prepared on the basis 
of the understanding amongst participants at the 9
th Round of the DGCFMC.1 It will be subject 
to periodic updates. 
1.2.  Domestic cotton-sector reforms has been a standing item on the agenda 
of the Director-General's Consultative Framework Mechanism on Cotton (DGCFMC) from the start 
of the implementation of the mandate in 200 4. Under this item, the exchange of views 
has deepened the constructive engagement and development dialogue between development partners (providers and recipients) on cotton development assistance. The purpose of the 
information provided by beneficiaries of cotton development assistance on their domestic reform 
priorities, in the attached Table, is to identify  the specific areas where assistance is urgently 
required from the development community on the basi s of domestic reform priorities and/or action 
plans. The understanding amongst participants in the DGCFMC is that the information provided 
under this item is valuable for both providers and recipients alike in relation to promoting 
efficiency in resource use and fostering the partnership to enhance development assistance in the cotton sector. 
 
                                               
1 TN/AG/SCC/W/9, 14 December 2007.   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
Benin Letter on Rural Development Policy 
(LDPDR), signed in Washington, defining the main aspects of Benin's agricultural policy Letter defining the main aspects 
of Benin's agricultural policy. Letter signed in 
Washington 
on 31 May 1999 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche (MAEP)
 
Association Interprofessionnelle du Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Rural development policy 
declaration 
Creation of the Cotton Trade 
Association Framework for consultation between 
branches of Benin's cotton sector. 25 October 1999 Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Cornerstone of the 
implementation of reforms 
in Benin's cotton sector 
Decree No. 99-537 Transfer to the private sector 
of responsibility for consultations on the supply of inputs. 17 November 1999 Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133- 9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Liberalization of the cotton sector 
Agricultural services restructuring 
Decree No. 2000-294 Abolition of the monopoly 
on seed-cotton marketing held 
by the National Company for 
Agricultural Promotion (SONAPRA). 23 June 2000 Centrale de Sécurisation des 
Paiements et de Recouvrement  
01 BP 343 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9292 
E-mail: cspr@intnet.bj Liberalization of the ginning 
subsector. 
Creation of the Agency for Guaranteeing Payment and Collection (CSPR) Management of the physical 
and financial flows related to the cotton sector. 26 October 2000 Centrale de Sécurisation des 
Paiements et de Recouvrement
 
01 BP 343 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9292 E-mail: cspr@intnet.bj Invoicing of ginning factories 
Recovery of input credit Reimbursement of distributors and payment of producers   
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proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
Rural Development Policy 
Declaration (DPDR) Reaffirmation of strategic rural 
development choices. 2001 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche (MAEP)  
Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Rural development policy 
declaration 
Master Plan for Rural Development 
(SDDR) Details of sectoral and cross-cutting 
issues in the agricultural sector. 2001 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche (MAEP)  
Association Interprofessionnelle du Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Rural development policy 
declaration 
Operational Strategic Plan (PSO) Implementation of national rural 
development policy. 2001 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage et de la 
Pêche (MAEP) 
Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Rural development policy 
declaration 
Decree No. 2002-302 Ratification of Credit Agreement 
No. 3598 BEN signed on 15 February 2002 between the Republic of Benin and the International Development Association in the context of the financing of the support project for the reform of the cotton sector. 11 July 2002 Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Support for the Be ninese State, 
the technical bodies of the Cotton Trade Association and producers with regard to implementation of the reforms   
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proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
Interministerial Order 
No. 2003-016/MICPE/MAEP/ 
MFE/DC/SG/DCCI Determination of the conditions 
for the importation and distribution 
of cotton inputs in Benin. 14 March 2003 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Integrated and countrywide 
private sector 
Interministerial Order 
No. 2003-022/MICPE/MAEP/MFE/ DC/SG/DCCI Organization of seed-cotton marketing 
in the Republic of Benin. 7 May 2003 Centrale de Sécurisation 
des Paiements et de Recouvrement 01 BP 343 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9292 E-mail: cspr@intnet.bj Marketing season subject to the 
Agency for Guaranteeing Payment and Collection (CSPR) mechanism 
 Interministerial Order 
No. 2004-033/MICPE/MAEP/MFE/ 
DC/SG/DCCI Transitional provisions for the 
importation and distribution of cotton 
inputs during the 2004-2005 season. 27 May 2004 Conseil National 
des Importateurs 
et Distributeurs 
d'Intrants Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Participation of all distributors 
in the crop season. 
Accreditation of distributors 
of inputs for a duration 
of five years from the 
2005/2006 season 
 Framework Agreement between 
the State and the Cotton Trade 
Association Clarification of the roles and 
responsibilities of the State and the 
private sector in the cotton sector. December 2005 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Joint management of the sector 
in the context of a public-private 
partnership 
        
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decree No. 2005-41 
of 2 February 2005 Approval of the Framework 
Agreement between the State 
and the Cotton Trade Association. February 2005 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Regulatory value of the 
Framework Agreement 
 Interministerial Order 
No. 2005-033/MICPE/MAEP/MFE/ DC/SG/DCCI/DCE Determination of the conditions 
for the importation and distribution of cotton inputs during the exceptional 2005/2006 season in the Republic of Benin. 31 March 2005 Conseil National des 
Importateurs et Distributeurs d'Intrants Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Integrated and countrywide 
private sector 
 Decree No. 2006-232 Definition of the institutional 
framework for the representation of 
cotton-ginning companies within the 
Cotton Trade Association. 18 May 2006 Conseil National 
des Egreneurs 
de Coton 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9120 
E-mail: Ibeco@intnet.bj Transfer of responsibility 
for cotton-sector management 
from the State to private 
operators. Creation 
of an exclusive framework for 
representation based 
on objective criteria 
 Decree No. 2006-233 Definition of the institutional 
framework for the representation of cotton-input importers and distributors within the Cotton Trade Association. 18 May 2006 Conseil National des 
Importateurs et Distributeurs d'Intrants Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Transfer of responsibility for 
cotton-sector management from the State to private operators Creation of an exclusive framework for representation based on objective criteria 
        
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proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decree No. 2006-234 Definition of the institutional 
framework for the representation of 
cotton producers within the Cotton 
Trade Association. 18 May 2006 Conseil National des 
Producteurs de Coton 
02 BP 92 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2361-4190; 
 (+229) 2310-0482 
E-mail: cnpcben@yahoo.fr Transfer of responsibility for 
cotton-sector management from 
the State to private operators 
Creation of an exclusive 
framework for representation 
based on objective criteria 
 Decree No. 2006-290 Determination of the conditions for 
the importation and distribution of cotton inputs and conditions for the marketing of seed cotton during the 2006/2007 season. 22 June 2006 Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Integrated and countrywide 
private sector 
Decree No. 2007-238 Definition and organization of the 
transitional management framework 
for the cotton sector. 31 May 2007 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage 
et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2130-0410; 
 (+229) 2130-0496 
Fax: (+229) 2130-0326 Special season 
Ministerial Order No. 2007-0386/ MAEP/D-CAB/SGM/DRH Creation, responsibilities, composition 
and functioning of the Commission 
responsible for organizing the call for 
tenders for the importation and distribution of cotton inputs for the 2008/2009 season. 12 November 2007 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Supplying producers with cotton 
inputs 
Ministerial Order No. 2007-0387/ 
MAEP/D-CAB/SGM/DRH/SA Creation, responsibilities, composition 
and functioning of the Commission 
responsible for defining the general 
framework for the supply of cotton 
inputs to producers. 12 November 2007 Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Supplying producers with cotton 
inputs   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
Strategic guidelines for a new 
approach to cotton-sector reform and the relaunch of the SONAPRA 
industrial operations transfer process. Summary of Council of Ministers decisions No. 18 of 19 June 2008 Strategy document on comprehensive 
cotton-sector reform. 19 May 2008 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage et de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2130-0410;  (+229) 2130-0496 Fax: (+229) 2130-0326 Ensure efficient institutional 
organization. Reorganization of cotton growers with a view to large-scale production 
Letter No. 048/07/AIC/SP/CT/ 
C-SAJ of 6 June 2008 transmitting 
the preliminary draft of the Cotton 
Sector Framework Law to the 
MAEP Cotton Sector Framework Law 6 June 2008 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage 
et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Provide the cotton sector with 
a framework law 
Decree No. 2008-561 Creation of the Cotton Development 
Company (SODECO) 7 October 2008 SODECO 
Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2130-9511; 
 (+229) 2130-9441 Transfer of the industrial 
operations of the National Company 
for Agricultural 
Promotion (SONAPRA) 
 New comprehensive approach for 
the development of Benin's cotton 
sector. Summary of Council 
of Ministers decisions 
No. 46/REL/SGG General policy document on the 
development of the cotton sector. 24 December 2008 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Implementation of the Project to 
improve and boost the cotton 
sector in Benin 
since January 2009   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Project to improve and boost the 
cotton sector in Benin (PARFCB) Summary of Council of Ministers decisions No. 46/REL/SGG Seeks to improve governance and 
boost cotton production with a view to poverty reduction and coverage of ginning capacity. 24 December 2008 Association 
Interprofessionnelle du Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Improve governance within 
producer organizations and boost cotton production 
 Framework Agreement between 
the State and the AIC Clarification of the roles and 
responsibilities of the State and the 
private sector in the management 
of the cotton sector. 7 January 2009 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Joint management of the sector 
in the context of a public-private 
partnership 
 Decree No. 2009-099 Amendment to Decree No. 2006-234 
defining the institutional framework for the representation of cotton producers within the Cotton Trade Association. 3 April 2009 Conseil National des 
Producteurs de Coton 02 BP 92 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2361-4190;  (+229) 2310-0482 E-mail: cnpcben@yahoo.fr Limitation of the mandate 
of council members to a non-renewable two-year term. Effective implementation since April 2009 
 Interministerial Order 
No. 2009-497/ 
MAEP/MECPDEPP-CAG/MEF/ 
MIMC/MDCTTTATP/MJLDH/ 
D-CAB/SGM/DRH/SA Creation, composition, responsibilities 
and functioning of the Joint Sector 
Monitoring Committee and the 
Interministerial Cotton Unit. 19 December 2009 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage 
et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Definition of a framework for 
consultation between the State 
and private operators for 
cotton-sector monitoring 
Definition of a cotton-sector 
State action unit   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Elaboration and adoption of a new 
grass-roots organizational framework for producers, following meetings of the sector actors Reorganization of grass-roots peasant 
farmer organizations through establishment of village cooperatives of cotton producers (CVPC) and signing of a partnership agreement between the CVPC and the Cotton Trade Association (AIC). 15, 16, 
17 February 2010 Association 
Interprofessionnelle du Coton 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Improved management of cotton 
inputs and boosting of production 
Decree No. 2010-215 
of 4 June 2010 Amendment to Decree No. 2006-234 
of 18 May 2006 defining the 
institutional framework for the 
representation of cotton producers 
within the Cotton Trade Association. 4 June 2010 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
AIC 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Revision of the mandate and the 
institutional framework for the 
representation of producers 
within the Cotton Trade 
Association 
Order No. 2010-304/MAEP/D-CAB/ SGM/DRH/DAGR/SA Appointment of the members of the 
Permanent Secretariat of the National Committee for the Approval and Control of Phytopharmaceuticals (CNAC). 7 October 2010 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevageet de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 Cotonou, Benin AIC 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Establishment of the CNAC. 
Interministerial Order 
No. 2010-359/MAEP/MISP/DCAB/ 
SGM/DRH/SA Creation, responsibilities, organization 
and functioning of the local committee 
for cotton-sector monitoring. 30 November 2010 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage 
et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
061 BP 18 
Cotonou, Benin 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 
E-mail: aic@intnet.bj Action against the predatory 
pricing of inputs. Action 
against the fraudulent export 
of seed cotton   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Adoption of the Strategic Plan 
to Revive the Agricultural Sector (PSRSA) Reference paper to turn the 
agricultural sector into one of the essential forces behind 
Benin's new social and economic development drive. December 2011 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage et de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 Cotonou, Benin Promotion of agricultural 
activities: Quantitative objective for cotton production: 600,000 tonnes 
 Ministerial Order No. 2012-458/ 
MAEP/DCAB/SGM/DRH/DRFM/SA Creation, responsibilities, organization 
and functioning of the standing 
committee responsible for reflecting 
on the development of the 
2012-2013 cotton season. 5 June 2012 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin New arrangements for the 
2012-2013 cotton season 
 Decision of the Council of Ministers 
at its session of 27 June 2012 Transitional Institutional Framework 
for the Management of the Cotton Sector, with two Committees:  (i) Interministerial Orientation Committee;  (ii) National Committee for Monitoring and Control of the Cotton Sector (CNSC). 3 July 2012 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 Cotonou, Bénin Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances BP 302 Cotonou, Bénin Ministère du Développement, de l'Analyse Economique et de la Prospective Tel.: (+229) 2130-0030 Cotonou, Bénin 
Ministère de l'Industrie, du 
Commerce et des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises 04 BP 249 Tel.: (+229) 2130-8208 Cotonou, Bénin  Sound management of the cotton 
sector   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decision of the Council of Ministers 
at its session of 25 October 2012 Restitution by the AIC of the Cotton 
Quality Control and Grading Service 
to SONAPRA. 25 October 2012 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Bénin 
Ministère du Développement, de 
l'Analyse Economique et de la 
Prospective 
Tel: (+229) 2130-0030 
Cotonou, Bénin Classification of lint by the State 
 Brainstorming Workshop on 
Governance of the Cotton Sector in Benin Performance and dysfunctions of the 
cotton sector. Government's vision for the new sector architecture. 18 December 2012 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 Cotonou, Bénin Introduction of zoning: 
Prerequisites and road map 
 Performance contra ct for custom 
ginning of cotton Definition of the purpose and 
conditions of cotton ginning for 
the 2012-2013 season. December 2012 Société Nationale pour 
la Promotion Agricole 
(SONAPRA) 
BP 933 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-0820 
Fax: (+229) 2133-1948 
Cotonou, Bénin 
Société pour le  Développement 
du Coton (SODECO) 
Cotonou, Bénin 
Tel.: (+229) 2130-9511 
Fax: (+229) 2130-9446 Ginning of cotton produced 
in 2012-2013 
 Ministerial Order No. 2013-082/ 
MAEP/DC/SGM/PRMP/DRH/ CCMP/SA Creation, responsibilities, composition 
and functioning of the specialised commission in charge of procuring cotton inputs for MAEP for the 2013-2014 season. 31 January 2013 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 Cotonou, Bénin Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances BP 302 Cotonou, Bénin Input supplies for cotton 
producers   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decision of the Council of Ministers 
at its session of 17 April 2013 Fixing the transfer price for cotton 
inputs and purchase of seed cotton. 17 April 2013 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Bénin 
Ministère de l'Economie et des 
Finances 
BP 302 
Cotonou, Bénin 
Ministère de l'Industrie, du 
Commerce et des Petites et 
Moyennes Entreprises 
04 BP 249 
Tel: (+229) 2130-8208 
Cotonou, Bénin Reduction in the input transfer 
price and increase in the seed 
cotton purchasing price 
Burkina Faso Decision No. 98-001/UNPCB 
of 15 April 1998 establishing 
the National Union of Cotton Producers of Burkina Faso (UNPCB) Ratification of the decision 
of the Founding General Assembly 
of the National Union of Cotton Producers of Burkina Faso (UNPCB). 15 April 1998 Secrétariat Permanent 
du Suivi de la Filière Coton 
Libéralisée 01 BP 6453, Ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5040-7755 E-mail: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr Transfer of responsibility 
to, and professionalization 
of, sector actors 
 Order No. 98-00013/AGRI/SG/ 
DPLCLR of 17 June 1998 Recognition of the National Union 
of Cotton Producers of Burkina Faso 
(UNPCB) by the administrative 
authority 17 June 1998 Secrétariat Permanent 
du Suivi 
de la Filière 
Coton Libéralisée 
01 BP 6453, 
Ouagadougou 01 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5040-7755 
E-mail: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr Transfer of responsibility 
to, and professionalization 
of, sector actors   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decree No. 98-267/PRES/PM/MEF 
of 24 June 1998 authorizing the partial (30%) opening of the capital of SOFITEX to cotton-producer groups (GPC) Authorization to transfer 30% 
of SOFITEX's capital to cotton-producer groups. 24 June 1998 Secrétariat Permanent 
du Suivi de la Filière Coton Libéralisée 01 BP 6453, Ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5040-7755 E-mail: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr Introduction of producer 
shareholding 
 Joint trade agreement signed 
on 22 February 1999 by SOFITEX 
and the National Union of Cotton 
Producers of Burkina Faso (UNPCB) Creation of a joint committee 
to manage the cotton sector and 
definition of the management 
procedures to be followed. 22 February 1999 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
du Burkina (AICB) 
01 BP 8091, 
Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 
E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Transfer of responsibility 
to, and professionalization 
of, sector actors 
 Order No. 99-021/MCIA/MEF/ 
MAGRI of 26 March 1999 setting forth the procedures for the transfer of State-held shares in SOFITEX to cotton-producer 
groups Definition of procedures for the 
transfer of SOFITEX shares to cotton producers. 26 March 1999 Association 
Interprofessionnelle du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 01 BP 8091, 
Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Introduction of producer 
shareholding 
 Order No. 99-071/MCIA/MA/MEF 
of 25 November 1999 approving 
the joint trade agreement Recognition by the administrative 
authority of the joint trade agreement 
signed by SOFITEX and the National 
Union of Cotton Producers 
of Burkina Faso (UNPCB). 25 November 1999 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
du Burkina (AICB) 
01 BP 8091, 
Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 
E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Transfer of responsibility to, 
and professionalization of, 
sector actors   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decree No. 2001-763/PRES/PM/ 
MCPEA/MEF/AGRI of 31 December 2001 amending Decree No. 79-248/PRES/DR of 20 June 1979 Abolition of the monopoly held 
by SOFITEX on the collection and ginning of seed cotton and determination of the company's area of activities. 31 December 2001 Secrétariat Permanent 
du Suivi de la Filière Coton Libéralisée 01 BP 6453, Ouagadougou 01 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5040-7755 E-mail: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr De-monopolization and 
liberalization of the sector 
Decree No. 2001-764/PRES/PM/ 
MCPEA/MEF/AGRI 
of 31 December 2001 authorizing 
operators to set up in the new 
cotton-growing regions Definition of two (2) new 
cotton-growing areas, 
and authorization and establishment 
of procedures for private operators 
to set up in these areas. 31 December 2001 Secrétariat Permanent 
du Suivi de la Filière Coton 
Libéralisée 
01 BP 6453, 
Ouagadougou 01 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5040-7755 
E-mail: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr De-monopolization and 
liberalization of the sector 
 Adoption of transgenic technology 
through the introduction of the Monsanto Bollgard (BG) II gene known as "MON 15 995" into local cotton varieties of Burkina Faso Experimentation in containment 
from 2003 to 2007 to study the performance of the Monsanto BG II gene "MON 15 995" in local cotton varieties; experimentation in rural areas in 2008 to study the performance of the Monsanto BG II gene "MON 15 995" in local cotton varieties; production in Burkina Faso of seeds of local cotton varieties containing the Monsanto BG II gene "MON 15 995"; gradual extension of local cotton varieties containing the Monsanto BG II gene "MON 15 995". 2003 Association 
Interprofessionnelle du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 01 BP 8091, Ouagadougou 04 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Institut National des Recherches Agricoles 04 BP 4645, Ouagadougou 04 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-6343 E-mail: konategnissa@yahoo.fr Enhancement of producer and 
cotton company revenues   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Protocol of agreement 
of 4 September 2004 setting out 
the terms and conditions applicable 
to operators in Burkina Faso's 
cotton sector Definition of the structure 
of Burkina Faso's cotton sector and 
establishment of the conditions 
applicable to, and procedures 
to be followed by, sector operators. 4 September 2004 Secrétariat Permanent 
du Suivi 
de la Filière 
Coton Libéralisée 
01 BP 6453, 
Ouagadougou 01 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5040-7755 
E-mail: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr Procedures for the liberalization 
of the cotton sector 
 Decision No. 2006-001/APROCOB 
of 25 January 2006 establishing the Professional Association of Cotton Companies of Burkina Faso (APROCOB) Ratification of the decision of the 
Founding General Assembly of the Professional Association of Cotton Companies of Burkina Faso (APROCOB). 25 January 2006 Association 
Interprofessionnelle du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 01 BP 8091, Ouagadougou 04 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Organization and 
professionalization of the trade grouping of cotton companies 
 Decision No. 2006-002/AICB 
of 10 February 2006 establishing 
the Cotton Trade Association 
of Burkina Faso (AICB) Ratification of the decision of the 
Founding General Assembly of the 
Cotton Trade Association 
of Burkina Faso (AICB). 10 February 2006 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
du Burkina (AICB) 
01 BP 8091, 
Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 
E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Establishment of the Cotton 
Trade Association 
 Law No. 2006-005 
of 17 March 2006 on biotechnology safety in Burkina Faso Definition of the conditions for the use 
in Burkina Faso of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and GMO-derived products. 17 March 2006 Agence Nationale 
de Biosécurité (ANB) Ouagadougou Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5037-8849 Establishment of the legislative 
and regulatory framework governing biotechnological manipulation   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decision No. 2006-003/AICB 
of 7 April 2006 adopting the seed 
cotton purchase price-smoothing 
mechanism Adoption of a mechanism for 
establishing the purchase price 
of seed cotton paid to producers, 
indexed to price trends on the 
international market and secured 
by a producer price-smoothing fund. 7 April 2006 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
du Burkina (AICB) 
01 BP 8091, 
Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 
E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Rationalization of the 
determination of the purchase 
price paid to producers for seed 
cotton 
 Decision No. 2008-001/AFdL 
of 4 April 2008 establishing the Price-Smoothing Fund Association (AFdL) Ratification of the decision of the 
Founding General Assembly of the Price-Smoothing Fund Association (AFdL). 4 April 2008 Association 
Interprofessionnelle du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 01 BP 8091, Ouagadougou 04 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Rationalization of the 
management of the purchase price paid to producers for seed cotton 
 Decision No. 2008-003/AFdL 
of 20 September 2008 on the 
appointment of the Bank of Africa 
(BOA) as the agent bank for the 
price-smoothing fund for 
Burkina Faso's cotton sector Ratification of the decision 
on the appointment of the Bank 
of Africa (BOA). 20 September 2008 Association 
Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton 
du Burkina (AICB) 
01 BP 8091, 
Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 
E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Transparency in the management 
of the price-smoothing 
mechanism 
 
 Price-smoothing fund management 
contract signed by the Price-Smoothing Fund Association (AFdL) and the Bank of Africa (BOA) Signature in November 2008 
by the AFdL and the BOA of a contract establishing the details of BOA involvement and its relations with the AFdL. November 2008 Association 
Interprofessionnelle du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 01 BP 8091, Ouagadougou 04 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Transparency in the management 
of the price-smoothing mechanism   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decision No. 2012-003/AICB 
of 16 October 2012 establishing 
the Cotton Inputs Fund Association 
of Burkina (AFICB) Ratification of the decision of the 
Founding General Assembly 
of the Cotton Inputs Fund Association 
of Burkina (AFICB). 16 October 2012 Association 
Interprofessionnelle  
du Coton 
du Burkina (AICB) 
01 BP 8091, 
Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 
E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Improved conditions for inputs 
for producers 
 Decision No. 2012-004/AICB 
of 27 December 2012 on the appointment of the agent bank for the management of resources and mechanisms of the Cotton Inputs Fund of Burkina Ratification of the decision 
on the appointment of the agent bank. 27 December 2012 Association 
Interprofessionnelle du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 01 BP 8091, Ouagadougou 04 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Transparency in the purchase of 
inputs for producers 
 Framework Memorandum of 
Understanding on the supply of 
cotton inputs, using the resources 
of the Cotton Inputs Fund Signing on 30 July 2013 by the AICB, 
APROCOB, UNPCB, the cotton 
companies, the agent bank and the 
commercial banks of the practical 
procedures for using the resources 
of the Inputs Fund for the purchase 
of fertilizer. 30 July 2013 Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 
01 BP 8091, Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 
E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Improved conditions for inputs 
for producers 
 Bilateral protocols relating to the 
supply of cotton inputs using the resources of the Cotton Inputs Fund Signing in August 2013 by each of the 
cotton companies (SOFITEX, SOCOMA, and FASO COTON) and its commercial banks of the practical procedures for using the resources of the Inputs Fund for the purchase of fertilizer.  August 2013 Association Interprofessionnelle 
du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 01 BP 8091, Ouagadougou 04 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 E-mail: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf 
 Improved conditions for inputs for producers    
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Renewal of the exclusive 
concession of zones for the cotton 
companies present for a period of 
10 years, as well as the  protocol of 
agreement setting out the 
conditions applicable to operators 
in Burkina Faso's cotton sector Definition of the structure of Burkina 
Faso's cotton sector and 
establishment of the conditions 
applicable to, and procedures to be 
followed by, sector operators. 
 12 March 2014 Secrétariat Permanent du Suivi 
de la Filière Coton Libéralisée 
01 BP 6453, Ouagadougou 01 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5040-7755 
E-mail: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr Procedures for the liberalization 
of the cotton sector 
Chad Decree No. 541/PR/MPEDC/99 Adoption of the strategy document 
on cotton-sector reform in Chad. 31 December 1999 maismail@intnet.td Definition of the cotton-sector 
reform strategy 
 Decree No. 720/PR/PM/SGG/ 
CAB/05 Appointment of the technical team 
responsible for implementing the road 
map for cotton-sector reform 20 September 2005 maismail@intnet.td Implementation of the road map 
for cotton-sector reform, 
as adopted by the Government 
(institutional reform)c 
 Order No. 001/MPEDC/2000 Creation of a task force responsible 
for implementing cotton-sector 
reforms. 17 January 2000 ctrc@intnet.td Delivery and coordination 
of capacity-building activities 
for cotton-farmer associations 
 Decree No. 1113/PR/PM/MCI/2012 Appointment of the directors 
of CotonTchad SN 24 July 2012   
Decree No. 1132/PR/PM/MCI/2012 State takes over the residual assets 
and liabilities of CotonTchad. 24 July 2012   
Decree No. 1137/PR/PM/MCI/2012 State assumes responsibility for 
financing the strategic liabilities 
of CotonTchad which have been 
transferred to CotonTchad SN. 24 July 2012   
Mali Decree No. 01-042/P-RM 
of 5 February 2001 creating the Mission for Reorganization of the Cotton Sector (MRSC) Definition of the MRSC's mandate. February 2001 Mission de Restructuration du 
Secteur Coton Tel.: (+223) 2023-8614  (+223) 2023-8615 E-mail: mrsc@orangemali.net Implementation of cotton-sector 
reform with a view to privatizing the Mali Textile Development Company (CMDT) 
 Adoption by the Council of 
Ministers of the Policy Letter on 
Development of the Cotton Sector 
(LPDSC) Definition of objectives, strategies 
and results expected from 
cotton-sector reform. June 2001 Mission de Restructuration du 
Secteur Coton 
Tel.: (+223) 2023-8614 
 (+223) 2023-8615 
E-mail: mrsc@orangemali.net Reform of the cotton sector and 
privatization of the CMDT   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Interministerial Order No. 02-1145 
MDRE-MEF-MIC of 2 July 2002 on the seed cotton price-setting mechanism Adoption of a mechanism for 
establishing the purchase price of seed cotton paid to producers, indexed to producers' production costs, to the manufacturing costs of the CMDT, to international prices and to prices in the subregion with payment of rebates if the market situation is favourable. July 2002 Ministère de l'Agriculture 
BP: 61 Tel.: (+223) 2022-2979 Fax: (+223) 2022-3436 Enhancement of sector revenues 
 State-CMDT-Producers 
Memorandum of Understanding 
of 13 January 2005 on the 
price-setting mechanism 
for seed cotton Adoption of a mechanism for 
establishing the purchase price 
of seed cotton, indexed to 
international cotton prices and 
secured by a producer support fund. January 2005 Ministère de l'Économie et des 
Finances 
BP: 234 
Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Enhancement of producers' 
revenues and management 
of the production costs 
of producers and the expenses 
of the CMDT 
 Adoption by the Council 
of Ministers of the revised timetable for the cotton-sector reform process Determination of the timetable, 
of the actions and actors involved in implementing the timetable. January 2005 Ministère de l'Économie et des 
Finances BP: 234 Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Improvement of sector 
management. 
Decision No. 57 - MEF on the 
establishment of the Commission 
for implementation of the 
price-setting mechanism for seed 
cotton Creation, responsibilities, composition 
and functioning of the Commission 
for implementation of the 
price-setting mechanism 
for seed cotton. April 2005 Ministère de l'Économie et des 
Finances 
BP: 234 
Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Implementation of the 
mechanism 
 Adoption by the Council 
of Ministers of the CMDT Privatization Plan Definition of procedures and 
privatization options for the CMDT. 4 October 2006 Ministère de l'Agriculture 
BP: 61 Tel.: (+223) 2022-2979 Fax: (+223) 2022-3436 Implementation of privatization 
 Establishment of four CMDT 
branches on 24 December 2007 
with a minimum capital 
of CFAF 10,000,000 Preparation for private management. December 2007 CMDT 
BP: 487 
Tel.: (+223) 2021-9540 
Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 Improvement 
of CMDT management 
 Establishment of a Producer 
Support Fund Stabilization of seed-cotton 
purchase prices. July 2007 Mission de Restructuration du 
Secteur Coton Tel.: (+223) 2023-8614 
 (+223) 2023-8615 
E-mail: mrsc@orangemali.net Guarantee producers' income   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Signing on 27 September 2007 
of the Memorandum of 
Understanding on the Management 
Plan of the Seed-Cotton Price 
Support Fund between the 
State of Mali, the CMDT and 
the National Union of Cotton 
Producers Cooperatives Definition of the management 
procedures of the Support Fund. September 2007 Mission de Restructuration du 
Secteur Coton 
Tel.: (+223) 2023-8614 
 (+223) 2023-8615 
E-mail: mrsc@orangemali.net Transparency in the management 
of the Producer Support Fund 
 Establishment of the National 
Union of Cotton Producers Cooperatives of Mali Cotton producers' consultation 
framework. November 2008 Union Nationale des Sociétés 
Coopératives des Producteurs de Coton du Mail (UN-SCPC) Tel./Fax: (+223) 4438-3576  Capacity building 
of cotton-producers' organizations 
 Establishment of the Professional 
Association of Cotton Companies 
of Mali (APROSCOM) Framework for consultation between 
the cotton companies of Mali. December 2008 CMDT 
BP: 487 
Tel.: (+223) 2021-9540 
Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 
 Organization and 
professionalization of the trade 
grouping of cotton companies 
 Establishment of the CMDT and 
UN-SCPC Economic Interest Group Creation, responsibilities, composition 
and functioning of the Commission responsible for organizing the call for tenders for the purchase of cotton inputs and cereals. February 2008 CMDT 
BP: 487 Tel.: (+223) 2021-9540 Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 Union Nationale des Sociétés 
Coopératives des Producteurs 
de Coton du Mail (UN-SCPC) Tel./Fax: (+223) 4438-3576  Reduction of production costs 
 Law No. 08-028 of 11 August 2008 
authorizing the transfer of State 
shares in the capital of the 
Mali Textile Development 
Company (CMDT) 
 Opening up of CMDT capital 
to private parties. August 2008 Ministère de l'Économie et 
des Finances 
BP: 234 
Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Privatization of the CMDT   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Interim State-CMDT-producers 
Memorandum of Understanding on the seed-cotton price-setting mechanism Adoption of a seed-cotton 
price-setting mechanism indexed to international cotton prices and secured by a Producer Support Fund for the 2008/2009 marketing season. May 2008 Ministère de l'Économie et 
des Finances BP: 234 Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Enhancement of producers' 
revenues and management of producers' production costs and CMDT expenses 
 Creation of the Cotton Trade 
Association of Mali (IPC) by the 
Founding General Assembly 
on 3 February 2009 Framework for consultation between 
cotton-sector actors in Mali. February 2009 Union Nationale des Sociétés 
Coopératives des Producteurs 
de Coton du Mail (UN SCPC) 
Tel./Fax: (+223) 4438-3576 Transfer of responsibility 
to, and professionalization 
of, sector actors 
Interim State-CMDT-producers Memorandum of Understanding on the price-setting mechanism for seed cotton Adoption of a price-setting mechanism 
for seed cotton indexed to international cotton prices and secured by a Producer Support Fund for the 2009/2010 marketing season. April 2009 Ministère de l'Économie et 
des Finances BP: 234 Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Enhancement of producers' 
revenues and management of their production costs and of CMDT expenses 
Establishment of the Cotton 
Grading Board (OCC) 
in January 2010 Definition of seed cotton and cotton 
lint grading procedures. January 2010 CMDT 
BP: 487 
Tel.: (+223) 2021-9540 
Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 Improvement of cotton quality 
Invitation to tender for the sale of the shares of CMDT subsidiaries International invitation to tender 
for the sale of 61% of the shares of CMDT subsidiaries. 22 February 2010 Ministère de l'Économie et 
des Finances BP: 234 Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Privatization of the CMDT 
 Adoption of the National Strategic 
Framework for the Development 
of the Cotton Sector (CSNDSC) Definition of objectives and strategies 
to improve the cotton sector's 
contribution to economic and social 
development.  Ministère de l'Agriculture 
BP: 61 
Tel.: (+223) 2022-2979 
Fax: (+223) 2022-3436  Improvement of cotton 
productivity, enhancement 
of producers' income revenues, 
etc 
 Interim State-CMDT-producers 
Memorandum of Understanding on the seed-cotton price-setting mechanism Adoption of a seed-cotton 
price-setting mechanism indexed to international cotton prices and secured by a Producer Support Fund for the 2010/2011 marketing season. April 2010 Ministère de l'Économie et 
des Finances BP: 234 Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Enhancement of producers' 
revenues and management of their production costs and of CMDT expenses   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Order No. 10-2401/MA-MIIC-SG 
of 4 August 2010 on registration 
of an agricultural trade 
organization with the title Cotton 
Trade Association of Mali (IPC) Legal recognition of the IPC. August 2010 Union Nationale des Sociétés 
Coopératives des Producteurs 
de Coton du Mali (UN-SCPC) 
Tel./Fax: (+223) 4438-3576 Transfer of responsibility to, 
and professionalization of, 
sector actors 
 Adoption by the Council of 
Ministers of the Policy Letter on Support for the Cotton Sector (LPSSC) Definition of the role of the State 
and other actors following the privatization of the CMDT. October 2010 Ministère de l'Agriculture 
BP: 61 Tel.: (+223) 2022-2979 Fax: (+223) 2022-3436 Improve the contribution 
of the cotton sector to economic development 
 Decree extending the mandate 
of the Mission for Reorganization 
of the Cotton Sector (MRSC) 
to 31 December 2012 Renewal of the MRSC mandate. January 2011 Mission de Restructuration du 
Secteur Coton 
Tel.: (+223) 2023-8614 
Tel.: (+223) 2023-8615 
E-mail: mrsc@orangemali.net Completion of the CMDT 
privatization process 
Draft law establishing the Cotton Sector Regulatory Authority (ARSC) Adoption by the Council of Ministers 
of the Law establishing the Cotton Sector Regulatory Authority (ARSC). February 2011 Ministère de l'Économie et 
des Finances Tel./Fax: (+223) 2023-1654 Cotton sector regulation 
2011/2012 season 
IPC Memorandum of 
Understanding on the seed-cotton 
price-setting mechanism  Expected production: 445,000 tonnes 
Seed cotton price: 255 CFAF/kg 
first grade. February 2011 CMDT/UNSCPC 
BP 487 
Tel.: (+223) 2021-9540 
Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 Enhancement of producers' 
revenue 
Privatization of CMDT subsidiaries Negotiations are currently under way 
with a provisional successful bidder 
for the Southern and Western 
subsidiaries. March 2011 Mission de Restructuration du 
Secteur Coton 
Tel: (+223) 2023-8614 
Tel: (+223) 2023-8615 Privatization of CMDT subsidiaries 
2012/2013 season 
IPC Memorandum of 
Understanding on the seed-cotton 
price-setting mechanism Production forecast: 500,000 tonnes 
Seed cotton price: 255 CFAF/kg 
first grade March 2012 CMDT/UNSCPC 
BP 487 
Tel.: (+223) 2021-9540 
Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 Enhancement of producers' 
revenue 
 2013/2014 season 
IPC Memorandum of Understanding on the seed-cotton price-setting mechanism Production forecast: 522,000 tonnes 
Seed cotton price: 250 CFAF/kg first grade. April 2013 CMDT/UNSCPC 
BP 487 Tel.: (+223) 2021-9540 Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 Enhancement of producers' 
revenue   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Study relating to the analysis of 
different reform experiences in the 
countries of the subregion Learning from the different 
privatization experiences November 2013 CMDT/UNSCPC 
BP 487 
Tel.: (+223) 2021-9540 
Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 Learning from the different 
privatization experiences 
 Extension or the MRSC's mandate 
to 30 June 2014 Extension or the MRSC's mandate to 
30 June 2014 December 2013 Mission de Restructuration du 
Secteur Coton Tel.: (223) 20 23 86 14 Tel.: (223) 20 23 86 15  E-mail: mrsc@orangemali.net Implementation of cotton sector 
reform with a view to privatizing the CMDT. 
 2014/2015 season 
Signature on 19 April 2014 of the 
IPC Memorandum of 
Understanding fixing the seed-
cotton purchase price for the 
2013/2014 season  Production forecast: 525,000 tonnes 
Seed cotton price: 235 CFAF/kg first 
grade April 2014 CMDT/UNSCPC 
BP 487 
Tel.: (+223) 20 21 95 40 
Fax: (+223) 20 21 05 07 Enhancement of producers' 
revenue.  
a Title of legislative, executive, administrative act. 
b Productivity expansion, training and capacity building, regulato ry reform, mechanization, wareho using, reform of ginning capaci ty, value added in downstream product expansion, 
new agricultural technologies, research, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). 
c The project in support of the technical te am responsible for implementing the road map for cotton sector reform was discontinu ed after two years, in December 2008. 
 
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