WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/CFMC/W/17 
18 April 2008 
 
 (08-1828) 
 Original:   French 
 
 
DIRECTOR-GENERAL'S CONSULTATIVE FRAMEWORK 
MECHANISM ON COTTON 
 
Cotton Projects1 
 
Communication from Côte d'Ivoire 
  
 The following communication, dated 22 February 20 06, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Côte d'Ivoire. 
 
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PROJECTS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN TH E COTTON SUB-SECTOR WITH A VIEW 
TO SUSTAINABLE COTTON PRODUCTION - PROJECT 8:  PLAN FOR THE 
REHABILITATION OF THE CNRA COTTON STATION AT BOUAKE 
 
 I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION 
1. To a large extent, cotton production’s expansion in Côte d’Ivoire can be attributed to agronomic 
research, combined with political determination to  encourage and support the sub-sector.  Research’s 
contribution to growth in cotton production has been through the development of high-yielding varieties 
of cotton, identification of technical cotton-grow ing practices, an effective response to technical 
problems at the national and sub-regional levels, the dissemination of technical information sheets, the 
convening of meetings to assess the situati on through the CNRA cotton/cotton companies 
subcommittees, participation by researchers in trai ning agricultural extension officers and producers, 
and monitoring the technological quality of seed cotton and lint. 
2. Performance in this particularly profitable crop,  achieved over more than 50 years of research, 
should not however hide the fact that the sub-sector is now facing a number of problems: the low yield of seed cotton per hectare, poorer quality seed co tton, less effective phytosanitary protection, 
diminished soil fertility, and liberalization of th e cotton sub-sector at the national level, etc.  
3. In a situation where there is keen competition and the specification requirements for cotton lint 
have changed radically, growing conditions throu ghout Côte d’Ivoire’s co tton-growing zone have 
become increasingly diversified.  The deterioration in the socio-economic context has led producers to make inappropriate use of inputs (mineral fertilizer s, herbicides and insecticides) with all the problems 
that this involves: inadequate pest  control (weeds, diseases and pests), risk of polluting the environment, 
risk of acquiring resistance to the ac tive ingredients in the insecticides used. 
                                                     
 
1 This project was distributed to the Development Community by e-mail on 16 March 2006 and 
circulated at the 7th Round of the DGCFMC. WT/CFMC/W/17 
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  4. The measures to privatize and liberalize the cotton sub-sector may mean a risk of random 
introduction of varieties or use of poor-quality seeds a nd pesticides;  if this situation is not brought 
under control, it could jeopardize the sustaina bility of cotton-based production systems.  
5. Cotton production has been very hard hit by th e socio-economic political crisis that occurred on 
19 September 2002.  The 2003/2004 season was one of the most disastrous, with a volume of 
production amounting to barely 200,000 tonnes of  seed cotton compared with 350,000-4 00,000 tonnes 
in recent years, and a yield of seed cotton of some 800 kg/ha, well below the average yields of 1,300 kg/ha in the five previous years. 
6. Partners’ current concerns relate in particular  to the following: the renewal of varieties and 
sufficient production of foundation seeds;  the developmen t of blight-tolerant varieties;  regionalization 
of varieties and their agro-morphological and techno logical specification; continued support for the 
training of support personnel and producers; recommendations on new and less costly seed treatment 
products; recommendation on alternatives to endosulfan;  testing of transgenic cotton varieties; control 
of the increasing presence of parasites as a result of r esistance;  control of the proliferation of certain 
weeds;  regionalization of fertilizer formulas;  monitoring the quality of ginning, lint and seed;  
monitoring of agricultural practices and their e ffect on the profitability of cotton production. 
7. Today, the technical challenges faced by research imply substantial financing.  It is thus 
necessary to establish a sustainable financing mechan ism with contractual definition of the objectives 
and the results to be achieved. 
8. The overall objective of this technical offer fo r the cotton sub-sector by the CNRA is to 
enhance the productivity of the cotton sub-sector and the quality of seed cotton at the lowest possible 
cost and respecting the environment, to provide expertise and to give partners in the sub-sector advice 
and assistance so as to raise the incomes of producer s in the savannah zone and improve the sustainable 
production of seed cotton in Côte d’Ivoire.  In order to take into account the various concerns expressed 
by all partners involved in the cotton sub-sector, eight (8) projects have been prepared:  
(a) Project 1:  Development of hardier high-yi elding varieties that take into account 
development needs, as well as the demands of the cotton lint and seed cotton market. 
(b) Project 2:  Development of integrated p est control strategies and the risk of less 
effective insecticides. 
(c) Project 3:  Optimization of cotton-growing practices. 
(d) Project 4:  Technological specifications for the quality of seed cotton. 
(e) Project 5:   Advice and assistance and capacity-building for partners. 
(f) Project 6:  Observatory for socio-econom ic analyses of cotton-based production 
systems. 
(g) Project 7:  Plan for seed production and re newal of cotton varieties for the 2005-2006 
season. 
(h) Project 8:  Rehabilitation of the Cotton Station. WT/CFMC/W/17 
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  9. This document describes Project 8 and is composed of two (2) parts:  
(a) the first part provides a general descrip tion of the framework (logical framework 
covering the goal, the objectives, the expected  results and the activities; a summary of 
the projects giving a brief general description of the various proposals); 
(b) the second part contains a proposal for the rehabilitation of the Cotton Station at 
Bouaké, with an assessment of  the needs and the estimated  cost of rehabilitating the 
Station.  
  WT/CFMC/W/17 
Page 4 LOGICAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROGRAMME 
 
DESCRIPTION INDICATORS MEANS OF VERIFICATION HYPOTHESES 
 
Goal of the Programme : 
To raise the incomes of producers in the 
savannah zones.  
 
The average income of producers increases by 
at least 20 per cent.   National agricultural statistics. 
Bank statistics. 
Files of the professional agricultural organizations
(OPA).  
 
Objectives : 
To raise productivity in the cotton sub-sector and improve the quality of seed cotton. 
To advise and assist producers and provide them 
with capacity building. Seed cotton yield improves by at least 10 per 
cent. 
Lint yield increases by at least 1 point.   
Agricultural statistics. 
Expert reports. Files of the OPA. The purchase price of seed cotton to producers 
covers the additional efforts made to enhance 
productivity and quality. Collaboration between research and its partners 
allows research results to be utilized to the 
utmost. 
Expected results: 
 
Result 1 : High-yielding varieties that meet the 
needs of producers and i ndustrialists developed. 
  
At least 80 per cent of the genetic resources of 
cotton are collected. At least five (5) new varieties available. 
At least one glandless variety available. 
Mahogany cotton lint with yield equivalent to that of traditional cotton.  
Experimental plots and farmers’ fields. 
Report on research activities. Report on the activities of agricultural industries. 
Seed collections and banks. 
Catalogues of varieties. Scientific publications.  
National research benefits from support from 
external scientific partners.  
Best possible, regular and available financing of 
research activities at the appropriate time. 
Result 2 : Economic integrated protection 
strategies that respect the environment 
developed.  Identification of at least three pests in the main 
areas of production. 
At least one method of control recommended. Effectiveness of protection programmes allows 
at least 80 per cent of potential yield to be 
achieved. At least four molecules tested and 
recommended. 
The protection cost/yield ratio improves by at least 15 per cent. Experimental plots and farmers’ fields. 
Report by research structures. 
Report on the activities of agricultural industries. Technical recommendations. 
Reports by the plant protection service of the 
Ministry of Agriculture. Technical information sheets. 
Scientific publications. Cotton companies utilize research results. 
 
Recruitment of new researchers to make up the scientific and technical staff enhances the 
effectiveness of the programme. 
Result 3 : Effective technical practices that make 
the best use of production means and systems developed.  
 
 The production cost/yield ratio improves by at 
least 15 per cent.  Experimental plots and farmers’ fields. 
Report on research activities. Report on the activities of agricultural industries. 
Technical information sheets. 
Scientific publications. New scientific material improves the 
performance of laboratories. 
Result 4 : The technological specifications of 
cotton lint, thread and seed known. 
 
 Over 1,000 samples analysed as to length and 
resistance of lint and thread. Over 100 samples analysed as regards their 
seed oil content. 
Over 50 samples analysed as regards the rate of germination of the seed. Assessments of the technological specifications of 
seed every 10 days. Report on research activities. 
Report on activities by companies. 
Files in the archives of companies.   
Result 5 : Capacity to communicate results to 
partners strengthened. 
 At least two educat ional media developed. 
At least two training workshops organized. Socio-economic surveys. 
Reports by OPA. 
Reports by cotton companies. Reports on activities. 
Records of the workshops.  
 
 
  
   WT/CFMC/W/17
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 Replace and manage the genetic 
resources. 
 Create and select blight-tolerant high-
yielding cotton varieties. 
 Create and select early flea-beetle-
resistant glandless cotton varieties. 
 Create and select coloured cotton lint 
varieties that have been improved as regards quality and productivity. 
 Study weed flora in cotton-growing 
systems. 
 Study variations in the principal pests in 
time and space.  
 Study the economic effect of parasite 
infestation. 
 Assess the effectiveness and selectivity of 
pesticide molecules. 
 Study the loss of insect response to 
insecticides.  
 Evaluate integrated pest control methods.  
 Study the environmental effects of 
pesticides. 
 Study mineral nutrition and fertilization 
according to zone. 
 Study the impact of agro-ecological 
factors on the quality of seed cotton. 
 Develop appropriate technical practices. 
 Devise a method for forecasting yields. 
 Study the agro-technological 
specifications for cotton lint, thread and seed. 
 Study seed cotton ginning. 
 Develop threshold treatments. 
 Disseminate educational media. 
 Disseminate good agricultural practice. 
 Train R&D officers and producers. 
 Follow up the socio-economic impact of 
technological innovation. 
 Increase the number of foundation seeds. One head of programme. 
Number of current researchers: 7. Number of researchers to be recruited: 4 
   (1 agro-physiologist, 1 entomologist,
   1 biochemist, 1 agro-economist). Number of senior technicians: 6. 
Number of research assistants: 16. 
Scientific and computer equipment: Equipment for the field and laboratory. Operating budget. Review programme 2004-2007. 
Special research projects. Planning of activities. 
Technical committee with partners. 
Research station and laboratories. Research agreements and contracts. 
Procedures for disbursem ent of research funds. Collaboration among research, development, 
cotton companies and OPA allows proper dissemination of scientific and technological 
innovation.  
 Partners’ needs are taken into account in 
research proposals. 
 The number of researchers and technical personnel and their training level allows the 
research programme to be conducted. 
 Financing is provided within the time-limits in 
accordance with the work programme and budget 
determined.  
 
  
  
 
  
  
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SUMMARY OF PROJECTS 
 
Programme Project Concerns expressed Objectives Activities to be undertaken Duration Cost (CFAF) 
Replenishment and management of 
genetic resources. Replenishment of the gene bank. 
Creation of broad genetic diversity. 2004-2007 103,873,770
Creation and selection of traditional 
blight- and greening-tolerant varieties.Initiation of new hybrids for the creation and 
selection of traditional varieties tolerant to biting and sucking insects and blight. 
Behavioural testing of new varieties. 2004-2007 129,221,400
Creation of flea-beetle-resistant 
glandless varieties. Rebuilding of a pure nucleus of glandless cotton. 
Technical practices for growing glandless cotton.  2004-2007 115,016,055Development of high-
yielding varieties that meet development 
needs and the 
requirements of the cotton lint and seed 
market. Loss of genetic heritage. 
Lower seed cotton yields. Presence and extension of 
blight and greening. 
Strong reaction by glandless cotton to weeds. 
Diversification of products.  
Creation and selection of high-
yielding coloured cotton lint varieties. Improvement of mahogany cotton. 
Transfer of okra leaf characters. 2004-2007 56,731,290
Monitor trends in insect fauna and 
their economic impact. Monitoring outbreaks of parasites in time and 
space. 
Monitoring variations in  natural populations in 
time and space. 
Assessing crop losses caused by pests. 2004-2007 88,662,420
Development of methods and 
programmes for controlling diseases 
and pests. Seed conservation and protection. 
Screening and selection of chemical or biological 
molecules. 
Search for varieties tolerant to blight, greening, flea beetles, etc. 
New cotton plant protection programmes. 2004-2007 97,121,640
Monitoring loss of sensitivity in 
insects, preparation of strategies for 
managing and preventing resistance. Sensitivity tests on strains in the laboratory. 
Study of biochemical resistance mechanisms. 
Study of the increase in levels of resistance in time and space. 
Programmes to manage and prevent resistance. 
Monitoring resistance tr ends in farming areas. 2004-2007 178,678,500
Control of the quality of commercial 
pesticides. Approval of the formulas for commercial 
pesticides. Quality control of products marketed. 2004-2007 82,494,720Development of 
integrated 
management strategies for 
controlling pests and 
the risks of reduced effectiveness of insecticides. Lower seed cotton yields. 
Lower quality seed cotton. 
Presence and extension of blight and greening. 
Increased impact of 
endocarpic caterpillars. Resistance to H. armigera .  
Doubtful quality of products. 
Risk of environmental 
pollution. 
Assessment of the unintentional 
environmental impact of pesticides Assessment of the cumulative effects of pesticide 
residues in the soil. 
Dynamics and kinetics of pesticide trends. 2005-2007 103,832,190
Monitor trends in weed flora in cotton-
growing schemes. Specifications of the dynamics of weed flora 
through surveys.  2004-2007 70,856,940
Control of weed flora in cotton-
growing schemes. Development of growing successions for the 
control of Euphorbia, Commelina and Cyperus . 
Testing of varieties’ sensitivity to herbicides. 
Assessment of the effectiveness and selectivity of herbicides. 2005-2007 76,216,140
Study of mineral nutrition and 
fertilization. Assessment of covering plants. 
Study of fertilizer formulas. 2005-2007 65,821,140
Development of technical practices 
adapted to the various agro-
ecological regions. Seed density, productivity growth factor. 2004-2007 72,303,000Improved cotton 
productivity and quality of seed 
cotton 
Optimization of cotton 
plant-growing 
systems.  Lower seed cotton yields. 
Proliferation of some weeds. 
Reduced soil fertility. 
Inappropriate technical practices. 
Inaccurate estimate of 
domestic production. 
Methods for forecasting yields. Collect ion of data constituting parameters. 
Adaptation of models. 2005-2007 91,115,640 
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Study the impact of agro-ecological 
factors on the quality of seed cotton. Phytosanitary protection and lower quality seed 
cotton. 
Cotton varieties and lower quality cotton.   2004-2007 71,074,080
Study of the physico-chemical 
characteristics of seeds. Specification of lint in varieties being created. 
Specification of lint in commercial cotton. 2004-2007 115,444,560
Study of the characteristics of cotton 
lint and thread. Specification of seeds in varieties being created. 
Specification of seeds in commercial cotton. 2004-2007 80,367,210Technological 
specification of seed 
cotton quality. Lower quality cotton lint and 
seed. 
Monitoring ginning. Comparative analyses among industrial plants. 2004-2007 43,792,980
Training in threshold treatments. Design of data sheets. 
Training of trainers. 
Establishment of experimental fields. 2004-2007 39,401,670
Training in good agricultural practi ce. Establishment of experim ental fields and activities 
therein. 2004-2007 39,615,345
Dissemination of educational material 
and decision-making tools. Technical information sheets. 
Technical recommendations. 2004-2007 61,446,000Assistance and 
advice and building 
the capacity of 
partners. High cost of protection. 
Failure to respect technical 
recommendations. 
Lack of educational media. Need to train R&D officers 
and producers. 
Workshops, meetings for information 
and exchange of views. Training of R&D officers and producers. 
Assessment workshops and technical 
committees. Visits to experimental fields. 2004-2007 84,354,500
Creation of an observatory. Creation of an observatory. 
Recruitment and training of interviewers. 
Collection and analysis of data. 2004-2007 119,699,580
Diagnostic survey of growing 
practices in cotton-based production 
systems. Collection and analysis of data. 2005-2007 54,310,410 
Observatory for 
socio-economic 
analyses of cotton-
based production systems. Lower seed cotton yields. 
Constraints on the adoption 
of innovation. 
Financial and economic analysis of 
technological innovation in cotton-based producing systems. Collection and analysis of data. 2005-2007 61,902,225
Production of 
seed and renewal of varieties. Plan for the 
production of seed and renewal of 
varieties. Insufficient production of 
seed. Low germinating quality of 
seed. 
Failure to follow up the variety renewal plan. Proposed scheme for producing seed 
and renewing varieties. Production of good quality foundation seed. 
Introduction of new varieties. 2005-2007 146,903,520
Restoration of the buildings (laboratories, offices, 
housing, greenhouses, cold chambers). 2004 255,000
Restoration of basic facilities. 2004 350,000
Rehabilitation of the environment. 2004 50,000Stage 1: Restoration of the buildings 
and basic facilities. Rehabilitation of 
the environment and making the 
Station secure. 
Making the Station secure. 2004 500,000
Laboratory furnishings and equipment. 2005 95,000
Office and communications equipment. 2005 160,000
Laboratory equipment. 2005 930,000
Replacement of biological material. 2005 90,000Stage 2: Equipping the buildings and 
replacing biological material. 
Rehabilitation of the Météo Park. 2005 150,000
Vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment. 2006 780,000
Tools and equipment for general services. 2006 105,000Rehabilitation of 
the Cotton 
Station. Assessment of 
rehabilitation needs 
for the Cotton Station. Destruction of the Station 
following the military-political 
crisis. 
 
Stage 3: Supply of rolling stock and 
agricultural machinery and 
replenishment of the start-up fund. Replenishment of the start-up fund. 2006 105,000WT/CFMC/W/17 
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  II. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET FOR PROJECT 8 
A. P
LAN FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE CNRA  COTTON STATION AT BOUAKÉ  
Problems and rationale  
(a) Brief summary of the CNRA’s scientific research  
10. In Côte d’Ivoire, scientific research is one of  the priority sectors for national development.  
Since Côte d’Ivoire attained national and internatio nal sovereignty but particularly since 1970, when 
the Ministry of Scientific Research was set up,  the Ivorian Government has taken appropriate 
measures to guide the research sector and direct re search efforts towards more effective support for 
socio-economic and cultural development. 
11. The improved working conditions and status of  research staff (in 1978) made science and 
technology popular among Ivorian citizens.  It led to substantial progress in many development areas, 
particularly in agriculture.  The agronomic rese arch structure, which involved several government 
institutions, was reorganized in 1998 when a single body – the CNRA – was established. 
12. The CNRA is organized on a regional basis and comprises 13 research stations, five 
production stations and two central laboratories.  In  this structure, one research station, the Cotton 
Station, is wholly devoted to de velopment of the cotton sub-sector. 
(b) Role of cotton in Côte d’Ivoire’s economy 
13. Cotton is one of Côte d’Ivoire’s major agricu ltural activities.  Annual production is estimated 
to be around 400,000 tonnes and involves some 200,000 gr owers.  Cotton is the third most important 
agricultural export after cocoa and coffee and is t hus an essential sector for the country.  The cotton 
sub-sector is one of the most integrated, dynamic a nd best organized on the Ivorian agricultural scene.  
It is based on strong growers’ associations, an e ffective industrial cartel and competent scientific 
support.  All these components meet within a foru m, Intercoton, responsible for protecting the 
interests of all partners. 
(c) The CNRA Cotton Station – Bouaké 
14. The main Bouaké Station was set up some 50 years ago.  It has conducted  a number of 
activities that today make Ivorian co tton one of the most sought after and competitive in West Africa.  
It employs teams of 10 researchers working in all areas (selection, agronomy, protection and 
technology).  Thanks to financial support from part ners in the cotton sub-sector and from the State, 
the Station was very well equipped and was the pride of Côte d’Ivoire and the sub-region.  It is a tool 
for growth essential to the sub-sector and is an  effective means of sub-regional cooperation. 
(d) Damage caused to the Cotton Station 
15. Since 19 September 2002, as a result of the serious crisis in Côte d’Ivoire, the whole of the 
northern region has been paralysed.  Consequently, the cotton sub-sector, the foundation of this zone’s 
socio-economic development, has been very badly affected.  Even worse, one of the sub-sector’s 
essential components, its scientific and research capacity, has been particularly hard hit. 
16. Immediately the crisis broke out, the Cotton Sta tion in Bouaké, next door to a military camp, 
was the scene of fighting between the belligerent armed forces.  Ther e was armed confrontation on the 
site itself.  Because of the escalating violence and the de terioration in the social situation, all the staff, 
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  staff, the Station was looted and pillaged.  The results are serious and the damage caused very 
substantial, affecting all sectors. 
(i) Buildings, vehicles and furnishings: 
17. The offices, laboratories, housing and cold chambe rs have been damaged either by bullets or 
by looters, who broke doors and windows in order to  take away furnishings, material and equipment.  
All the vehicles and agricultural machinery were also taken away. 
(ii) At the scientific level: 
18. The damage and losses are immeasurable.  In addition to looting la boratory equipment and 
materials, the stoppage of the cold chains led to th e loss of all the genetic collection of cotton.  Theft 
of computers meant the loss of large collections of data and ended field tests of the selected varieties. 
(iii) At the professional level: 
19. The damage suffered is immense.  The CNRA  and the sub-sector were carrying out a 
foundation seed propagation programme  for five new varieties to replace the varieties currently 
grown, which show signs of exhaus tion, over the next few years.  The whole of this programme has 
been brought to a halt and the 50 hectares on which cotton was grown have been abandoned. 
(e) The rehabilitation needs of the Cotton Station 
20. The scope and diversity of the sectors in question leads us to describe the various components 
of the needs to be met in three (3) stages: 
III. REHABILITATION STAGE 1:  RESTOR ATION OF THE BUILDINGS AND BASIC 
FACILITIES, REHABILITATI ON OF THE ENVIRONMENT 
AND MAKING THE STATION SECURE 
A. COMPONENT 1:  RESTORATION OF THE BUILDINGS (OFFICES , LABORATORIES , HOUSING , 
GREENHOUSES , COLD CHAMBERS …) 
21. In many buildings, doors and windows have been  broken, sanitary equipment and electrical 
installations taken away or damaged.  The restor ation programme will therefore cover the following: 
• 03 buildings for office use ......................................................  CFAF   15,000,000  
• 10 laboratory buildings ……………………… ……………...  CFAF   50,000,000  
• 02 greenhouses ..……………………………………………..  CFAF   35,000,000  
• 15 staff housing units …….……………………………….....  CFAF   75,000,000  
• 02 cold chambers ………………………………… ……….....  CFAF   10,000,000  
• 01 administration building being finished …………………...  CFAF   40,000,000  
• 04 FORO-FORO buildings (cottonseed produc tion site) ........  CFAF   30,000,000  
 
 Subtotal ……………………………………............................  CFAF 255,000,000  
 B. C
OMPONENT 2:  RESTORATION OF BASIC FACILITIES  
22. The Station was the scene of fighting between belligerents, looting and destruction of all 
types.  The electricity pylons, circuit breakers and telephone lines were all torn out or broken.  Normal 
operation of the Station and its equipment without ri sk will require prior inspection, controls and 
approval of all these basic facilities. WT/CFMC/W/17 
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  • Electricity lines and circuits and circu it breakers ........................  CFAF 150,000,000  
• Telephone lines ............................................................................  CFAF 100,000,000  
• Water supply network ..................................... .............................  CFAF 100,000,000  
 
 Subtotal ........................................................................................  CFAF 350,000,000
 
 C. C
OMPONENT 3:  REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE CAMPUS  
23. The Station was the site of deadly confrontation of the most violent sort.  It was abandoned by 
the personnel and became a rubbish dump; it was even used for dubious purposes.  It is thus necessary 
to prevent any risk of an epidemic and rehabilitate  the site before it can be used.  (This work by 
experts will include cleaning, opening up paths, spraying, etc. …) 
 Subtotal ........................................................................................  CFAF   50,000,000  
 
D. COMPONENT 4:  ENCLOSING THE STATION  
24. This involves building a fence of some 4 kilome tres to protect the area and ensure the safety 
of testing, equipment and buildings. 
 Subtotal = 4 km of solid fencing ..................................................  CFAF 500,000,000  
 IV. REHABILITATION STAGE 2:  EQUIPMENT FOR THE BUILDINGS AND 
REPLACEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL 
A. C
OMPONENT 5:  OFFICE AND LABORATORY FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT  
25. Buildings have literally been looted and there are substantial losses relating to the following: 
• 10 splits .........................................................................................  CFAF   20,000,000 
• 40 air-conditioners ........................................................................  CFAF   15,000,000 
• 02 freezers (-80°) ...................... ............................ ........................   CFAF   16,000,000 
• 08 regular freezers ........................... ............................ .................  CFAF     8,000,000 
• Desks, armchairs, shelves, chairs .................................................  CFAF   20,000,000 
• 20 refrigerators .............................................................................  CFAF   10,000,000 
• Miscellaneous small items of furniture ... .....................................  CFAF     6,000,000 
 
Subtotal .........................................................................................  CFAF   95,000,000  
 
B. COMPONENT 6: OFFICE , COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT  
26. All the computer and office technology equipmen t was taken away.  Th e estimated needs are 
the following: 
• 18 fully equipped desktop computers ...........................................  CFAF   35,000,000 
• 12 laptop computers .....................................................................  CFAF   25,000,000 
• 05 scanners ...................................................................................  CFAF   15,000,000 
• 10 inverters ...................................................................................  CFAF   20,000,000 
• 10 printers .....................................................................................  CFAF     5,000,000 
• 05 photocopiers .............................................................................  CFAF   25,000,000 
• 02 fax machines ............................................................................  CFAF     2,000,000 
• 02 video projectors ........................................................................  CFAF   10,000,000  WT/CFMC/W/17 
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  • 02 overhead projectors ...................................................................  CFAF     3,000,000 
• 02 digital cameras ..........................................................................  CFAF     2,000,000 
• 40 telephones .................................................................................  CFAF   10,000,000 
• 01 switchboard ...............................................................................  CFAF     5,000,000 
• Miscellaneous office equipment ........................... .......................... CFAF     3,000,000 
 
Subtotal ........................................................................................... CFAF 160,000,000  
 
C. COMPONENT 7: L ABORATORY EQUIPMENT (FOR GENETICS , AGRONOMY , CROP PROTECTION , 
TECHNOLOGY AND MICRO -SPINNING ) 
27. The damage caused in this area is subs tantial and relates to the following: 
• 17 scales and measuring instruments ............... ............................ ... CFAF   50,000,000 
• Chemicals ........................................................................................ CFAF   10,000,000 
• 03 laminar flow hoods ..................................................................... CFAF   15,000,000 
• 02 20-saw ginners ............................................................................ CFAF   30,000,000 
• 03 roller ginners ............................................................................... CFAF   15,000,000 
• 02 autoclaves .................................................................................... CFAF   10,000,000 
• Small laboratory equipment (dissection tool s, …) ............... ............ CFAF   10,000,000 
• Field equipment (dabas, picks, boots, borers …) ............................. CFAF   10,000,000 
• 03 low-power stereo microscopes ..................................................... CFAF   15,000,000 
• 04 microscopes .................................................................................. CFAF   20,000,000 
• Glassware ........................................................................................... CFAF   10,000,000 
• 04 meteorological micro-station ........................................................ CFAF   15,000,000 
• 05 humidifiers .................................................................................... CFAF   25,000,000 
• 06 dehumidifiers ................................................................................ CFAF   10,000,000 
• 02 micro-applicators .......................................................................... CFAF   20,000,000 
• 02 mixers ........................................................................................... CFAF     5,000,000 
• 01 refrigerated centrifuge ................................ .................................. CFAF   10,000,000 
• 01 refrigerated cabinet ....................................................................... CFAF     5,000,000 
• 01 UV air sterilizer ............................................................................ CFAF     5,000,000 
• 02 chromatographs ............................................................................ CFAF   40,000,000 
• 02 spectrophotometers ....................................................................... CFAF   10,000,000 
• 01 stereo microscope .......................................................................... CFAF     8,000,000 
• 01 colorimeter ..................................................................................... CFAF   15,000,000 
• 01 maturimeter ....................................................................................  CFAF   40,000,000 
• 04 hygrometers .................................................................................... CFAF     5,000,000 
• 01 cryopreserver .............. ........................ .............................. .............. CFAF     2,000,000 
• 01 almeter ............................................................................................ CFAF 100,000,000  
• 01 shirler-analyser ............................................................................... CFAF     4,000,000  
• 01 carder .............................................................................................. CFAF   20,000,000  
• Drawing system  ................................................................................... CFAF   30,000,000  
• 01 regularimeter ................................................................................... CFAF 110,000,000 
• 01 dynamometer ................................................................................... CFAF   20,000,000 
• 01 HVI chain ........................................................................................ CFAF 120,000,000 
• Fibre pressing unit .................... ............................ ............................ .... CFAF   55,000,000 
• Automatic feeder system for cotton in the micro plant ........................ CFAF   40,000,000 
• 01 nitrogen distiller .............................................................................. CFAF     5,000,000 
• 01 nitrogen mineralizer......................................................................... CFAF     5,000,000 WT/CFMC/W/17 
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  • 01 water distiller ................................................................................. CFAF     5,000,000 
• 01 cooler ............................................................................................. CFAF     6,000,000 
 
Subtotal ............................................................................................... CFAF 930,000,000
 
 
D. COMPONENT 8:  REPLACEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL  
28. All the cotton collections in the Station and in th e cold chambers have b een lost, together with 
the strains of insects being bred, because all the staf f were thrown out of the Station at the beginning 
of the war.  It is thus essential to replace this plan t and animal material as it is the basis for any cotton 
research. 
• Replacement of the stocks of insects from different zones on 
 different continents ............................................................................ CFAF    60,000,000 
• Replacement of genetic resources from different zones on 
 different continents ............................................................................ CFAF    30,000,000 
 
 Subtotal .............................................................................................. CFAF    90,000,000  
 E. C
OMPONENT 9:  REHABILITATION OF THE METEOROLOGICAL PARK 
29. We are members of the Ivorian meteorological network; for this purpose, we had a properly 
equipped meteorological station whose data were used both by research services and by the 
CODEXAM.  The Station’s equipment has been broken or  taken away.  It needs to be replaced for the 
purposes of research. 
 Subtotal ............................................................................................... CFAF 150,000,000  
 V. REHABILITATION STAGE 3:  SUPPLY OF ROLLING STOCK AND 
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND REPLENISHMENT OF THE START-UP FUND 
A. C
OMPONENT 10:  VEHICLES , AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT  
30. All the Station’s vehicles were taken away, toge ther with the agricultural machinery.  This 
project covers the following: 
• 01 personnel transport vehicle .............................. .............................. CFAF   40,000,000 
• 01 large 10 T lorry .............................................................................. CFAF 100,000,000 
• 04 service vehicles .............................................................................. CFAF   60,000,000 
• 09 4x4 vehicles for missions ............................................................... CFAF 180,000,000 
• 07 motorized bicycles .......................................................................... CFAF   50,000,000 
• 03 fully-equipped agricultural tractors (plough, sprayer,  
 rotary cutter …) .................................................................................... CFAF 300,000,000 
• Miscellaneous agricultural equipment (tanks, sprayers, chainsaws, 
 mowers, treatment apparatus) ........................ .......................................  CFAF   50,000,000 
  Subtotal .................................................................................................. CFAF 780,000,000
 
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  B. COMPONENT 11:  TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL SERVICES  
31. The general services (garage, carpentry, etc.) we re looted. The needs are estimated as follows: 
• 02 generators ...................................................................................... CFAF      10,000,000 
• 02 electric welders ............................................................................. CFAF        5,000,000 
• 04 toolboxes ....................................................................................... CFAF      20,000,000 
• 02 UV air compressors ................... ............................ ........................  CFAF      10,000,000 
• Workshop equipment ......................................................................... CFAF      60,000,000 
 
Subtotal .............................................................................................. CFAF    105,000,000  
 
C. COMPONENT 12: REPLENISHMENT OF THE START -UP FUND  
32. As part of our work and taking into account the nature of our activities (agricultural research), 
we build up stocks of many products (fertilizers, he rbicides, pesticides, etc. ). All these stocks have 
been stolen or looted. In addition, the cessation of  the Station’s activities and the loss of income have 
meant that the arrears owed to a number of service suppliers have accumulated. 
• Stocks of products .............................................................................. CFAF      50,000,000 
• Security .............................................................................................. CFAF      10,000,000 
• CIE ..................................................................................................... CFAF      20,000,000 
• SODECI ............................................................................................. CFAF      10,000,000 
• CI-TELCOM ...................................................................................... CFAF      10,000,000 
• Fuel stocks .......................................................................................... CFAF        5,000,000 
 
Subtotal ............................................................................................... CFAF     105,000,000  
  OVERALL TOTAL ............................................................................ CFAF  3,570,000,000 
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VI. ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR PROJECT 8 
A. P
LAN FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE CNRA  COTTON STATION AT BOUAKÉ  
33. The Cotton Station was literally looted and destroyed and restarting it will require a real 
Marshall Plan that would have to involve all partne rs in the sub sectors as we ll as special attention 
from the State. WT/CFMC/W/17 
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  34. The table below shows the cost of rehabilitati ng the Cotton Station and the Bouaké regional 
office. 
 
Implementation 
plan  
Priority  
Heading Cost 
(x 1.000 
CFAF) 
1 Restoration of the buildings (laboratories, offices, 
housing, greenhouses, cold chambers) 255,000
2 Restoration of basic facilities 350,000
3 Rehabilitation of the environment 50,000
4 Making the Station secure 500,0001st Stage: 2004 
 Subtotal 1 1,155,000
5 Office and laboratory furnishings and equipment 95,000
6 Office, communications and computer equipment 160,000
7 Laboratory equipment 930,000
8 Replacement of biological material 90,000
9 Rehabilitation of the Météo Park 150,0002nd Stage: 2005 
 Subtotal 2 1,425,000
10 Vehicles, rolling stock, agricultural machinery and 
equipment 780,000
11 Tools and equipment for general services 105,000
12 Replenishment of the start-up fund 105,0003rd Stage: 2006: 
 Subtotal 3 990,000
  
OVERALL TOTAL 3,570,000
 
 
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