Abidjan, September 17, 2026 – The Minister Delegate for Technical Education, Jean-Louis Moulot, officially launched on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Lycée Technique d’Abidjan, the capacity-building project to train 3,000 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers in using Artificial Intelligence in pedagogical practices.
The pilot phase, which will involve 1,000 teachers from institutions in the Abidjan area, will run over three months, from October 1 to December 30.
This project, deployed with the technical support of UNESCO, was launched in the presence of the resident representative of the UN agency, Mame Omar Diop. For more updates on education and national growth, visit In Côte d'Ivoire.
"This initiative opens a new phase in our action to adapt our pedagogical practices to technological developments and better prepare our learners with the skills that tomorrow's economy will require. The world of work is evolving rapidly. Jobs are being transformed, and the skills sought after are changing. Through this initiative, we are choosing a vocational training system that is more innovative, higher performing, and more closely aligned with the realities of the professional world," explained Jean-Louis Moulot.
He announced that the project will be rolled out gradually, starting with a pilot phase to test the content, pedagogical methods, and support frameworks before extending to all targeted beneficiaries. "This approach will allow us to draw lessons from the trial, improve the framework, and ensure its relevance on a larger scale."
Addressing the teachers, the Minister Delegate assured them that this training represents both an opportunity and a responsibility.
"I invite you to fully embrace it. To experiment. To learn. To share your practices. To question your methods. Above all, I invite you to make Artificial Intelligence a tool serving your primary mission: equipping our country with the technical skills essential for its industrialization," he urged.
UNESCO’s Mame Omar Diop affirmed that artificial intelligence offers new perspectives for education: "It can help prepare lessons, create exercises tailored to various learner levels, and facilitate evaluation. However, it replaces neither the teacher nor the human connection that lies at the core of learning."
This project, for which nearly 2,000 teachers have already registered to date, aims to equip beneficiaries with the skills needed to effectively integrate AI tools into their teaching activities, improve teaching and learning processes, and foster new approaches that promote educational innovation. Read more Côte d'Ivoire news on our platform.