# Ivory Coast youth and migrant development initiatives > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ivory-coast-youth-and-migrant-development-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-29T20:25:32.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Ivory Coast has implemented several programs aimed at supporting youth and migrant populations through health, education, and economic reintegration. A $9.5 million partnership involving the government, the Republic of Korea, and UNICEF has focused on improving health and education services for adolescents in the northern regions of Poro, Tchologo, and Bagoué. This initiative included the inauguration of a school and university health center in Korhogo, the establishment of health infrastructure in Ferkessédougou and Boundiali, and the construction of new classrooms at Ibrahima Koné High School. Additionally, the government launched the KITLANY pilot program, a $3.4 million initiative designed to assist 300 returning migrants and local youths with vocational training, psychosocial support, and job creation. Minister Delegate Adama Dosso noted that the country assisted 4,125 returning migrants by the end of September 2026, an increase from the 2,313 assisted during 2025. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Côte d’Ivoire launches $3.4 million program for returning migrants Côte d’Ivoire unveiled the $3.4 million KITLANY program to provide training and jobs for 300 returning migrants and local youth as migrant return numbers rise. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cte-divoire-launches-34-million-program-for-returning-migrants ### 2026-10-22: Ivory Coast: $9.5 million investment boosts youth health and education Ivory Coast, South Korea, and UNICEF have invested $9.5 million to build health centers and classrooms for youth in northern regions including Korhogo and Boundiali. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivory-coast-95-million-investment-boosts-youth-health-and-education --- Cite as: Ivory Coast youth and migrant development initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ivory-coast-youth-and-migrant-development-initiatives