Multi-Country Office (MCO) for Cote d’Ivoire – STATELESSNESS REPORT 2024 Miscellanea From May 21-24, 2024, all MCO countries attended the Annual General Assembly of ID4Africa in Cape Town on digital identity guarantees (DPI) and digital transformation. The UNHCR organized a special session on the last day, which some attended. Côte d’Ivoire was a key speaker, with participation from the government focal point and the Director General of the National Identification Agency (ONECI). The UNHCR funded an external consultation to evaluate the National Action Plan to End Statelessness (2020-2024) in Côte d’Ivoire. This evaluation aims to inform the next phase of government engagement, identify remaining tasks, and determine the best approach to secure diversified funding. The impact of this evaluation will be crucial in guiding future actions. Cover story : Joseph, a former stateless foundling who obtained nationality with the help of UNHCR and its partners and is now studying economics, stands near his home in Côte d’Ivoire. Foundlings—children who have been abandoned by their parents—represent a significant proportion of stateless individuals in Côte d’Ivoire. Since 2019, the country has allowed children of unknown parentage to obtain a birth certificate and a nationality certificate. UNHCR is very grateful for the financial support provided by the donors, the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany, who have supported its activities. For more information Silvia Loschiavo, Statelessness Officer Cote d’Ivoire, Abidjan loschiav@unhcr.org Charlotte Maquin, Senior Protection Officer Reg Bureau West & Cent Africa SEN maquin@unhcr.org Alpha Seydi Ba, Senior Communications Officer Reg Bureau West & Cent Africa SEN baalp@unhcr.org Francis Djaha, Assistant Protection Officer Cote d’Ivoire, Abidjan djaha@unhcr.org Cover Story: https://x.com/unhcrwestafrica/status/1858888121259020355 www.unhcr.org 6