Protected Areas within Hand‑in‑Hand Agropoles (Côte d’Ivoire)

This dataset delineates the three priority agropoles selected under the FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative TCP/IVC/3908 in Côte d’Ivoire: Centre, Nord and Nord-Est. It supports territorialized investment planning for agricultural transformation, food security, poverty reduction and inclusive rural development. The dataset provides a spatial reference for analysing agropole-level priorities, including key value chains, infrastructure needs, stakeholder coordination and investment opportunities. Priority value chains include rice, cassava, cashew, aquaculture and poultry in the Centre; cashew, rice, maize, poultry and cattle in the Nord; and yam, cashew, rice, poultry and cattle in the Nord-Est. **Data creation:** 2026-07-03 **Data publication:** 2026-07-07 **Supplemental Information:** Produced under the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial assessment, this dataset complements thematic layers related to infrastructure, production systems, and market dynamics used for planning in the Centre, Nord, and Nord‑Est agropoles. **Citation:** FAO. [YYYY (year of last update)]. [Name of database: Name of dataset OR Name of database]. [Accessed on [DD Month YYYY]]. [URL] Licence: CC-BY-4.0 **Contact points:** Metadata Contact: [FAO-Data](mailto:FAO-data@fao.org) Resource Contact: [Nelson Ribeiro](mailto:nelson.rosasribeirofilho@fao.org) **Data lineage:** The dataset was prepared under FAO TCP/IVC/3908, based on the institutional and value-chain analysis for the operationalization of agropoles through the Hand-in-Hand Initiative in Côte d’Ivoire. Source information was compiled from documentary review, stakeholder consultations, field-informed diagnostics, value-chain analysis, SWOT/FFOM assessment and participatory validation. The agropole boundaries and attributes were harmonized to reflect the three pilot territories, their priority value chains, institutional context and main investment-planning needs. **Resource constraints:** This work is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC-BY-4.0) **Online resources:** Web map service for Agropoles within FAO Hand‑in‑Hand Agropoles – TCP/IVC/3908 (Côte d’Ivoire) Zip package containing vector dataset (shape file) for the Hand-in-Hand Priority Agropoles (Côte d'Ivoire)

This dataset represents dams and water reservoirs located within the priority Hand‑in‑Hand agropoles (Centre, Nord, Nord‑Est) of Côte d’Ivoire, as identified in the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial study. These water infrastructures support irrigation, livestock production, and local agricultural development. The data enable analysis of water‑resource availability in the agropoles and inform planning for resilient, productivity‑enhancing rural investments. **Data creation:** 2025-08-07 **Data publication:** 2026-07-08 **Supplemental Information:** Compiled under the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial analysis, this dataset complements thematic layers on agriculture, infrastructure, and natural resources used in the Hand‑in‑Hand platform to guide evidence‑based planning within the Centre, Nord, and Nord‑Est agropoles. **Citation:** FAO. [YYYY (year of last update)]. [Name of database: Name of dataset OR Name of database]. [Accessed on [DD Month YYYY]]. [URL] Licence: CC-BY-4.0 **Contact points:** Metadata Contact: [FAO-Data](mailto:FAO-Data@fao.org) Resource Contact: [Nelson Ribeiro](mailto:nelson.rosasribeirofilho@fao.org) **Data lineage:** Dams and reservoir locations were compiled as part of the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial study using national water‑resource information, field inputs, and geospatial data referenced in the study’s analysis of rural water infrastructure across the Centre, Nord, and Nord‑Est agropoles. Data were harmonized and standardized to EPSG:4326 following FAO GIS procedures. **Resource constraints:** This work is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC-BY-4.0) **Online resources:** Zipped vector SHP file for "Dams and Water Reservoirs within FAO Hand‑in‑Hand Agropoles – TCP/IVC/3908 (Côte d’Ivoire)"

This dataset maps Côte d’Ivoire’s road network—including highways, paved roads, unpaved roads, and rural tracks—to support connectivity and market‑access analysis within the FAO Hand‑in‑Hand agropoles (Centre, Nord, Nord‑Est). The information helps assess transport efficiency, identify infrastructure gaps, and guide agricultural investment planning. **Data creation:** 2026-01-12 **Data publication:** 2026-07-08 **Supplemental Information:** Produced under the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial study, this dataset complements thematic layers used in the Hand‑in‑Hand platform, supporting accessibility assessments, value‑chain diagnostics, and territorial planning in Côte d’Ivoire. **Citation:** FAO. [YYYY (year of last update)]. [Name of database: Name of dataset OR Name of database]. [Accessed on [DD Month YYYY]]. [URL] Licence: CC-BY-4.0 **Contact points:** Metadata Contact: [FAO-Data](mailto:FAO.data@fao.org) Responsible Party: [Nelson Ribeiro](mailto:nelson.rosasribeirofilho@fao.org) **Data lineage:** Road features were compiled from national sources, institutional datasets, field information, and openly available geospatial data. Data were harmonized and validated within the TCP/IVC/3908 study and standardized to EPSG:4326 following FAO GIS practices. **Resource constraints:** This work is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC-BY-4.0) **Online resources:** Zipped vector SHP file for "Road Network FAO Hand‑in‑Hand Agropoles – TCP/IVC/3908 (Côte d’Ivoire)"

This dataset identifies proximity markets located within the priority Hand‑in‑Hand agropoles of Côte d’Ivoire (Centre, Nord, Nord‑Est), as documented in the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial study. These infrastructures support the commercialization of agricultural products and strengthen linkages between production zones and distribution points. The dataset enables analysis of market accessibility and informs investment planning aimed at improving rural market systems. The attribute table includes a field "distance" that reports the distance separating each proximity market from the capital of its corresponding administrative region, as referenced in the study; within the study area, 13 proximity markets are identified. **Data creation:** 2025-08-07 **Data publication:** 2026-07-08 **Supplemental Information:** Produced under the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial assessment, this dataset complements thematic layers related to infrastructure, production systems, and market dynamics used for planning in the Centre, Nord, and Nord‑Est agropoles. **Citation:** FAO. [YYYY (year of last update)]. [Name of database: Name of dataset OR Name of database]. [Accessed on [DD Month YYYY]]. [URL] Licence: CC-BY-4.0 **Contact points:** Metadata Contact: [FAO-Data](mailto:FAO-data@fao.org) Resource Contact: [Nelson Ribeiro](mailto:nelson.rosasribeirofilho@fao.org) **Data lineage:** Locations of proximity markets were compiled within the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial study in 2025 from OCPV (Office d’Aide à la Commercialisation des Produits Vivriers) data alongside other institutional inputs, field information, and infrastructure analyses presented in the report. The dataset reflects the distribution of proximity markets and aggregation centres across the Centre, Nord, and Nord‑Est agropoles. Data were harmonized and standardized to EPSG:4326 following FAO GIS procedures. **Resource constraints:** This work is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC-BY-4.0) **Online resources:** Web map service for Proximity Markets within Hand‑in‑Hand Agropoles (Côte d’Ivoire) Zipped vector SHP file for "Proximity Markets within FAO Hand‑in‑Hand Agropoles – TCP/IVC/3908 (Côte d’Ivoire)"

This dataset identifies aggregation centres (centres de groupage) and the Bouaké wholesale market located within the priority Hand‑in‑Hand agropoles of Côte d’Ivoire (Centre, Nord, Nord‑Est), as documented in the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial study. These infrastructures support aggregation, collective marketing, and logistics, strengthening linkages between production zones and distribution points. The dataset enables analysis of market access, aggregation capacity and last‑mile connectivity to inform investment planning aimed at reducing post‑harvest losses, improving product quality and enhancing value‑chain performance. **Data creation:** 2025-08-07 **Data publication:** 2026-07-09 **Supplemental Information:** Produced under TCP/IVC/3908 for the Hand‑in‑Hand Initiative, covering the Centre, Nord and Nord‑Est agropoles (not a national inventory). For the study period, the Centre agropole includes three aggregation centres—Kotobi, Tiébissou, Toumodi—and the Bouaké wholesale market; none were identified in the Nord or Nord‑Est agropoles. CRS: WGS 84 (EPSG:4326); geometry: points; complements proximity‑market and transport layers. **Citation:** FAO. [YYYY (year of last update)]. [Name of database: Name of dataset OR Name of database]. [Accessed on [DD Month YYYY]]. [URL] Licence: CC-BY-4.0 **Contact points:** Metadata Contact: [FAO-Data](mailto:FAO-data@fao.org) Resource Contact: [Nelson Ribeiro](mailto:nelson.rosasribeirofilho@fao.org) **Data lineage:** Locations and facility types were compiled in 2025 from institutional inputs and field information and processed within the TCP/IVC/3908 geospatial study. Features were validated and harmonized in ArcGIS 10.8.1 and exported to WGS 84 (EPSG:4326); **Resource constraints:** This work is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC-BY-4.0) **Online resources:** Zipped vector SHP file for "Aggregation Centres within FAO Hand‑in‑Hand Agropoles – TCP/IVC/3908 (Côte d’Ivoire)"

This geospatial dataset represents the area of intervention of the Projet d’Appui à la Résilience et à la Sécurité Alimentaire et Nutritionnelle (PARSANKO) in the Central African Republic, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The project aims to improve food and nutrition security and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable populations through sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and livelihood support. The dataset is designed for integration with other geospatial layers under the FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HiHI), supporting evidence-based investment planning and targeted interventions in the agricultural sector. **Data creation:** 2025-07-30 **Data publication:** 2025-08-04 **Citation:** FAO. [YYYY (year of last update)]. [Name of database: Name of dataset OR Name of database]. [Accessed on [DD Month YYYY]]. [URL] Licence: CC-BY-4.0 **Contact points:** Metadata Contact: [Nelson Ribeiro](mailto:nelson.rosasribeirofilho@fao.org) **Data lineage:** The project area of intervention was created with information from the FAO TCP/CAF/3904/LERSA, RAPPORT FINAL, ETUDE D’IDENTIFICATION ET DE CARTOGRAPHIE DES CHAINES DE VALEURS DES FILIERES PRIORITAIRES ET DES PARTENAIRES POTENTIELS ET DE LEURS DOMAINES D’INTERET, from the 31st March 2025. **Resource constraints:** This work is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC-BY 4.0) **Online resources:**