Diaspora Excellence Award
Since 2013, the Ivorian state has awarded national excellence awards (‘prix d’excellence’) to recognise Ivorian citizens in different fields.21 The awards include a Best Ivorian Diaspora Excellence Award to notable Ivorians abroad.22 The Director-General of Ivorians Abroad in 2018 stated that the award demonstrates the government’s willingness to support all the diaspora’s initiatives.23 Winners of the award receive 10 million XOF (around 15,200 EUR) and a certificate of honour.
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