Côte d’Ivoire - Social Inclusion and Cohesion Enhancement Support Programme (PARICS)

The Social Inclusion and Cohesion Enhancement Support Programme (PARICS) mainly seeks to support Cote d’Ivoire in its efforts to restore social cohesion, improve social inclusion. It address the social and psychological damage caused by the past conflict, as well as nip conflicts in the bud to guarantee greater political stability and more equitable economic growth. The PARICS will support structural reforms and expenditure aimed at consolidating land rights, ensuring the social and economic reintegration of ex-combatants, and contributing to psycho-medical care for victims of the conflict period. The programme comprises three components, namely: (a) socio-economic integration of ex-combatants in trades that generate decent incomes; (b) support for resolution of the causes of inter-community conflicts and care for victims; and (c) support for coordination, community participation and transparency.