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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 is 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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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Cotton 
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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 
Email: aic@intnet.bj Joint management of the sector 
in the context of a public-private partnership 
 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 
Email: aic@intnet.bj Regulatory value of the 
Framework Agreement   
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proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
 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 
Email: 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 Email: aic@intnet.bj Integrated and countrywide 
private sector   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 Email: 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 
Email: aic@intnet.bj Supplying producers with cotton 
inputs 
 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 
Email: aic@intnet.bj Provide the cotton sector with a 
framework law   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 
Email: aic@intnet.bj Implementation of the Project to 
improve and boost the cotton 
sector in Benin since 
January 2009 
 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 
Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: cnpcben@yahoo.fr Limitation of the mandate of 
council members to a non-renewable two-year term. Effective implementation since April 2009   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 
Email: 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 
 Elaboration and adoption of a new 
grass-roots organizational framework for producers, following meetings of the sector actors Reorganization of grass-roots 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 
Email: 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 
Email: 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'Élevage et de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 Cotonou, Benin  AIC 061 BP 18 Cotonou, Benin Tel.: (+229) 2133-9716 Email: aic@intnet.bj Establishment of the CNAC   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 
Email: aic@intnet.bj Action against the predatory 
pricing of inputs 
 
Action against the fraudulent 
export of seed cotton 
 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   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decision taken by the Council of 
Ministers at its session of 27 June 2012, in the presence of the Head of State and Government 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, Benin  Ministère de l'Économie et  des Finances BP 302 Cotonou, Benin  Ministère du Développement, de l'Analyse Économique et de la Prospective Tel.: (+229) 2130-0030 Cotonou, Benin 
 
Ministère de l'Industrie, du Commerce et des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises 04 BP 249 Tel.: (+229) 2130-8208 Cotonou, Benin  Sound management of the cotton 
sector 
 Decision taken by the Council of 
Ministers at its session of 
25 October 2012, in the presence 
of the Head of State and 
Government 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, Benin 
 
Ministère du Développement, 
de l'Analyse Économique et de 
la Prospective 
Tel: (+229) 2130-0030 
Cotonou, Benin 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, Benin Introduction of zoning: 
Prerequisites and road map   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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, Benin 
 
Société pour le  Développement 
du Coton (SODECO) 
Cotonou, Benin 
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 specialized 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, Benin 
 Ministère de l’Économie et des Finances BP 302 Cotonou, Benin Input supplies for cotton 
producers 
 Decision taken by the Council of 
Ministers at its session of 
17 April 2013, in the presence of 
the Head of State and Government 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, Benin 
 
Ministère de l’Économie et 
des Finances 
BP 302 
Cotonou, Benin 
 
Ministère de l'Industrie, 
du Commerce et des Petites 
et Moyennes Entreprises 
04 BP 249 
Tel: (+229) 2130-8208 
Cotonou, Benin Reduction in the input transfer 
price and increase in the seed 
cotton purchase price   
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proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Official launching of the 2013/2014 
cotton production season by the Head of State Determination of ag ricultural input 
supply periods and cotton production 
projections/forecasts, by commune. 19 May 2013 Société Nationale pour la 
Promotion Agricole (SONAPRA) BP 933 Tel.: (+229) 2133-0820 Fax: (+229) 2133-1948 Cotonou, Benin Stimulating and motivating 
cotton growers, and declaration of commitment by the authorities and local officials to support producers 
 Decisions of the Council of 
Ministers at its special sessions of 
20 and 21 January 2014 Authorization to export cotton seed 
produced during the 2013/2014 
season. 21 January 2014 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
 
Ministère de l’Économie et 
des Finances 
BP 302 
Cotonou, Benin 
 
Interministerial Committee Seed cotton marketing 
 Decisions of the Council of Ministers at its special session of 28 January 2014 Review of tender documents for the 
supply of agricultural inputs for the 2014/2015 season. 28 January 2014 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage et de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 Cotonou, Benin  Ministère de l’Économie et des Finances BP 302 Cotonou, Benin  Ministers on the Interministerial Committee Provision of agricultural inputs for 
the 2013/2014 season   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decisions taken by the Council of 
Ministers at its session of 
14 February 2014, in the presence 
of the Head of State and 
Government Implementation of urgent measures 
for the successful marketing, 
transport, storage and ginning of seed 
cotton during the 2013/2014 cotton 
season. 14 February 2014 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
 
Ministère de la Défense 
Nationale 
 
Ministère de l’Économie et 
des Finances 
BP 302 
Cotonou, Benin Security arrangements for a 
successful 2013/2014 cotton 
season 
 Decisions taken by the Council of 
Ministers at its session of 23 April 2014, in the presence of 
the Head of State and Government Additional urgent measures for 
removing seed cotton from warehouses and storage premises and 
moving it closer to the ginning plants 
during the 2013/2014 season. 23 April 2014 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
 Ministère de la Défense Nationale Ministère de l’Économie et des Finances BP 302 Cotonou, Benin Cotton ginning during the 
2013/2014 season 
 Decisions taken by the Council of 
Ministers at its session of 
23 April 2014, in the presence of 
the Head of State and Government Procurement of additional packaging 
for cotton fibre and seed for oil 
extraction during the 2013/2014 
season. 23 April 2014 Ministère de l'Agriculture, de 
l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
 
Ministère de l’Économie et des 
Finances 
BP 302 
Cotonou, Benin Packaging of downstream 
products (cotton fibre and seed 
for oil extraction) during the 
2013/2014 season   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decisions taken by the Council of 
Ministers at its session of 15 May 2014, in the presence of the Head of State and Government Downward adjustment of the transfer 
price of cotton seed for oil extraction during the 2013/2014 season. 15 May 2014 Société Nationale pour la 
Promotion Agricole (SONAPRA) BP 933 Tel.: (+229) 2133-0820 Fax: (+229) 2133-1948 Cotonou, Benin Reduction in the transfer price of 
cotton seed for oil extraction during the 2013/2014 season 
 Decisions taken by the Council of 
Ministers at its session of 
15 May 2014, in the presence of 
the Head of State and Government Fixing the purchase price of organic 
seed cotton for the 2013/2014 
season. 15 May 2014 Ministère de l'Agriculture, 
de l'Élevage et de la Pêche 
03 BP 2900 
Cotonou, Benin 
 
Ministère de l’Économie et 
des Finances 
BP 302 
Cotonou, Benin 
 
Ministère du Développement, 
de l'Analyse Économique et de 
la Prospective 
Tel.: (+229) 2130-0030 
Cotonou, Benin 
 
Ministère de l'Industrie, 
du Commerce et des Petites 
et Moyennes Entreprises 
Tel.: (+229) 2130-8208 
04 BP 249 
Cotonou, Benin Increase in the organic cotton 
purchase price during the 
2013/2014 season 
 Decisions taken by the Council of Ministers at its special session of 26 July 2014 Creation of the Agricultural Inputs 
Purchasing Pool (CAIA). 26 July 2014 Société Nationale pour la 
Promotion Agricole (SONAPRA) BP 933 Tel.: (+229) 2133-0820 Fax: (+229) 2133-1948 Cotonou, Benin Low-cost supplies for producers   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 Decree No. 2014-533 of 
25 August 2014 on the 
requisitioning of SODECO's plants Requisitioning of the plants of the 
Cotton Development Company 
(SODECO). 25 August 2014 Société Nationale pour la 
Promotion Agricole (SONAPRA) 
BP 933 
Tel.: (+229) 2133-0820 
Fax: (+229) 2133-1948 
Cotonou, Benin  
 Decree No. 2014-534 of 
25 August 2014 on appointment of the National Coordinator to manage the plants taken over from SODECO Appointment of the National 
Coordinator of SODECO's plants. 25 August 2014 Société Nationale pour la 
Promotion Agricole (SONAPRA) BP 933 Tel.: (+229) 2133-0820 Fax: (+229) 2133-1948 Cotonou, Benin 
 
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 
Email: 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 Email: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr Transfer of responsibility to, 
and professionalization of, sector actors 
 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 
Email: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr Introduction of producer 
shareholding   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Transfer of responsibility to, 
and professionalization of, 
sector actors 
 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 
Email: 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 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 Email: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr De-monopolization and 
liberalization of the sector   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 
Email: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf 
 
Institut National des Recherches 
Agricoles 
04 BP 4645, 
Ouagadougou 04 
Burkina Faso 
Tel.: (+226) 5034-6343 
Email: konategnissa@yahoo.fr Enhancement of producer and 
cotton company revenues 
 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf Establishment of the Cotton 
Trade Association   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 
 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Associat ion Interprofessionnelle
 
du Coton du Burkina (AICB) 
01 BP 8091, Ouagadougou 04 Burkina Faso Tel.: (+226) 5034-1533 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
Email: yamgeorges@sofitex.bf  Improved conditions for inputs 
for producers  
 Renewal of the exclusive 
concession of zones for the cotton companies present for a period of ten 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 Email: yamwilfred@yahoo.fr Procedures for the liberalization 
of the cotton sector   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
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 
 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. 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 
 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
Email: 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 Email: 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 
 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   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 
fibre 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 
 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   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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 Email: 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 
 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) 2023-8614 
Tel.: (223) 2023-8615  
Email: mrsc@orangemali.net Implementation of cotton sector 
reform with a view to privatizing 
the CMDT   
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Cotton 
proponents Measurea Description Implementation 
status/period Focal point Reform prioritiesb 
 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) 2021-9540 Fax: (+223) 2021-0507 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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