Côte d’Ivoire and Meta have made progress toward opening content monetisation in the country after a government meeting with the technology company on Oct. 1, as authorities seek to help local creators generate income from their digital work.

The meeting brought together government officials and Meta representatives at the office of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts Minister Kalil Ibrahim Konaté in Abidjan. Culture Minister Françoise Remarck said after the meeting that the process was advancing well and that the latest developments were positive.

Meta has been conducting technical tests for several months at the request of the Ivorian government. According to Remarck, the tests have produced conclusive results.

The government and Meta are now working to finalise the conditions for opening the monetisation programme before making an official announcement. This means that monetisation has not yet been formally opened nationwide.

The initiative is intended to give Ivorian content creators greater access to revenue generated from their work and help them earn a more sustainable income from digital platforms.

Government officials see the initiative as part of broader efforts to structure the creative economy and reduce informality. The project is linked to the objectives of Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2030 National Development Plan, particularly its focus on creating sustainable employment and developing national economic champions.

A process underway since February

The government began working on the issue earlier in 2026. In February, the Culture Ministry and the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication, known as HACA, began discussions aimed at making digital content monetisation a reality in Côte d’Ivoire.

A working group involving the ministries responsible for culture, communication and digital transition, as well as other stakeholders, was subsequently established to examine the issue and strengthen the ability of Ivorian creators to earn income from their work.

The latest discussions with Meta mark another step in that process.

The government has not yet announced a specific launch date or the final eligibility and payment conditions for creators. Officials said the remaining discussions will focus on finalising the framework before the formal opening is announced.