Côte d’Ivoire Tackles 625,000 Tons of Industrial Waste with New Digital System

The Minister of Environment and Ecological Transition of Côte d’Ivoire,  Abou Bamba, has chaired the pre-launch ceremony of the Integrated System for the Management and Monitoring of Hazardous Industrial Waste (SIGSDID) in Abidjan-Plateau.

The ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, marked the introduction of a new digital platform aimed at modernising hazardous industrial waste management across the country. The system was developed by technical structures within the Ministry of Environment with support from Tourex Corporate.

SIGSDID is designed to improve transparency in waste management processes, strengthen monitoring of industrial waste flows, ensure the availability of reliable data, and enhance compliance with environmental regulations. It also introduces real-time digital tracking to replace existing manual systems.

The initiative is part of Côte d’Ivoire’s broader effort to modernise environmental governance in response to the country’s expanding industrial sector. With nearly 5,000 formal industrial companies recorded in 2022 and continued growth projected, industrial waste generation has increased significantly.

Data from the Ivorian Anti-Pollution Center (CIAPOL) estimates national industrial waste production at more than 625,000 tons annually, with projections exceeding one million tons by 2035. Current assessments indicate that only 30 to 40 percent of this waste is properly treated by approved operators, leaving a large volume outside formal control channels.

SIGSDID will introduce an electronic waste tracking system (e-BSD), replacing paper-based documentation previously used in the sector. The platform will provide full traceability of hazardous waste from generation to final disposal, with centralized digital monitoring.

In its initial phase, the system will focus on used oils and hydrocarbon residues before being expanded progressively to cover other categories of hazardous industrial waste. Full rollout is expected by 2028.

The Ministry indicated that the platform will support stronger enforcement of environmental regulations by improving the identification and monitoring of non-compliant waste management practices. The government views the system as a key tool in reducing environmental risks associated with improper disposal, including soil, water, and air pollution.

Stakeholders present at the ceremony included representatives from Tourex Corporate, who confirmed their collaboration in supporting the platform’s development and implementation.

SIGSDID forms part of Côte d’Ivoire’s broader strategy to strengthen environmental protection, improve regulatory oversight, and promote sustainable industrial development through digital transformation.