Strategic Readiness · International Assignments · West Africa
Ivorian Academy for Cooperation and International Development
AKWABA
« Akwaba » — Welcome in Baoulé, language of the Akan people · Côte d'Ivoire
Training and preparing the teams and professionals of international action.
Field expertise in the service of diplomacy, cooperation and development — in Africa and beyond.
20+
Years of Field Experience
5
Programmes
8+
Institutional Reference Frameworks
2
Offices
Without adequate preparation, assignments are exposed to avoidable risks
AICDI builds operational readiness before deployment.
①
Political Dynamics
Limited understanding of power dynamics and key institutional actors
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Local Environment
Unfamiliarity with local social norms and institutional protocols
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Negotiation and Decision-Making
Deadlocks rooted in unwritten decision-making processes and informal authority structures
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Accompanying Families
Insufficient preparation of accompanying spouses, dependants, and family members
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Preparedness Framework
A Comprehensive Approach to Strategic and Operational Readiness
Each engagement is tailored to the participant's level of responsibility, the specific mission context, and the political and institutional sensitivity of the operating environment.
Analysis and Contextual Intelligence
→Political and institutional landscape
→Key stakeholders and networks of influence
→Economic and social dynamics
Field Preparation
→Cultural and social codes of conduct
→Implicit and non-verbal communication
→Engagement with local counterparts and partners
Human Integration
→Pre-deployment briefing for diplomats and international experts
→Discreet support for accompanying spouses and dependants
→Support for settlement and integration within the local environment
Mission Follow-Up
→Remote advisory support available on demand
→Analysis of complex field situations
→Strategic debriefing and situational reframing
Discretion & Confidentiality
An Approach Designed for High-Sensitivity Environments
Certain assignments call for a strictly confidential preparedness framework. AICDI operates with full discretion, in strict compliance with institutional protocols and security requirements.
Each programme is designed for operating environments characterised by heightened political, social, or security sensitivity.
References
Expertise Acknowledged by Leading International Institutions
Drawing on more than twenty years of experience in international cooperation, intercultural preparation, and institutional capacity development, AICDI provides expert support to international cooperation programmes and diplomatic missions worldwide.
Partner Organisations
GIZ
International Cooperation Agency
KfW · BMZ
Development Finance
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Political Foundation
Goethe-Institut · DAAD
Culture and Academic Exchange
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Regional Financial Institution
Beneficiary Profiles
Diplomats and embassy staff assuming new postings
Development experts and technical advisers on long-term assignments
International civil servants and seconded officials on professional mobility
Programme managers, project coordinators, and team leaders
Accompanying spouses, dependants, and family members
Personalised Support
Supporting Accompanying Families in International Assignments
In addition to institutional engagements, AICDI offers tailored support for diplomats, cooperation officers, and their spouses.
Each engagement is tailored to the participant's level of responsibility, the specific mission context, and the political and institutional sensitivity of the operating environment.
The objective: concrete, discreet, and operational readiness.
For Accompanying Spouses and Families
Relocating to an unfamiliar international environment is a challenge that is frequently underestimated. AICDI offers discreet, structured support tailored to each individual situation.
Understanding the social and cultural environment
Relational codes and everyday practices
Preparation for settlement and progressive integration
First Step
Begin Your Assignment Preparation
Response within 24 business hours. A tailored proposal aligned with your mission context and operational environment.
Field-Based Engagements
Field-Based Engagements & Advisory Support
Concrete engagements with diplomats, experts, and teams deployed in West Africa.
AICDI provides external expert support within international cooperation programmes and delivers tailored preparedness engagements.
Each engagement is tailored to the assignment context, level of responsibility and the political and institutionalnnels et humains du terrain.
Diplomatic Assignments
01
Context
Preparation of diplomats prior to taking up their posting in Côte d'Ivoire.
Approach
—Political and institutional context analysis
—Mapping of key stakeholders and influence networks
—Preparation for high-level institutional interactions
Outcome
Supported assumption of duties and a clearer understanding of local institutional dynamics.
International Cooperation
02
Context
Engagements within cooperation programmes engaged in international cooperation, development and institutional support programmes in West Africa.
Approach
—Country analysis
—Local institutional environment
—Engagement with local counterparts and partners
Outcome
Faster operational adaptation and more effective international assignments.
Cultural Institutions and Foundations
03
Context
Preparation of officers from political foundations, cultural institutions, and educational programmes.
Approach
—Social and relational codes of conduct
—Local institutional environment
—Negotiation practices and protocols
Outcome
More effective engagement with local institutional counterparts.
Expatriate Families and Accompanying Spouses
04
Context
Preparation of diplomats, technical advisers, and accompanying spouses prior to installation or assumption of posting.
Approach
—Daily life and social codes of conduct
—Implicit communication and non-verbal signals
—Local expectations, status, and family dynamics
Outcome
Supported personal and professional integration in the host environment.
Regional Dimension
A Regional Footprint
Engagements may incorporate West African dynamics and the relations between Côte d'Ivoire and neighbouring countries, depending on the mission context.
Each programme is designed to sharpen field awareness, strengthen operational adaptation, and enable more confident engagement with local counterparts.
Contenu concret
Field-Based Learning Outcomes
Real-world situations drawn from field experience in Côte d'Ivoire.
Codes sociaux & relationnels
—Never use the left hand in formal exchanges
—Allow time for greetings: the foundation of any relationship
—Adapt your posture and approach according to status, age, and context
Relationship to Time
—Understanding the logic behind delays and their cultural codes
—Following up without creating tension
—Reading the actual pace of a meeting
Power & Networks
—Identifying actual decision-makers beyond formal structures
—Understanding the role of intermediaries and informal authority
—Adapting communication to the institutional level of the interlocutor
Communication
—Interpreting indirect responses and implicit signals
—Avoiding cultural misunderstandings
—Adapting language and tone to local contexts
Negotiation
—Understanding consensus-building processes
—Anticipating informal steps and unwritten procedures
—Reading silences and implicit signals
Simulation Exercises
—Negotiation simulation
—Institutional meeting
—Management of sensitive situations
Each session includes personalised feedback on areas for further development.
Catalogue 2026 — 2028
Capacity-Building Programmes
Operational preparedness for professionals deployed to West Africa in institutional, diplomatic, and international cooperation contexts.
Each programme is adapted to the participant's profile, mission context, and operational requirements of the field environment.
Phase · Modules
Career Pathway
The 4 phases that structure an international assignment, and the modules associated with each.
01
Pre-Departure
Understanding the country and region before taking up the assignment.
APARCI
02
Taking Up the Assignment
Securing operational integration on arrival.
OIPHCI
03
Operational Integration
Embedding effectiveness over the long term.
OIPHD&NLI
04
During the Assignment
Strengthening capacities throughout the mission.
CID&NLI
Your Situation
Find Your Module
Identify your situation to find the most relevant module(s).
Taking up a diplomatic postingAP · CI
Assignment with a regional dimensionAR · AP
Recently arrived in the fieldOIPH
Expatriate in post — deepening understandingOIPH · CI
Negotiation responsibilitiesD&N · AP
Leading multicultural teamsLI · CI
Establishing operations or investmentAP · AR
Economic outreach missionAP · AR · OIPH
Economic delegation / chamber of commerceAP · AR · D&N
Institutional partnershipsAP · AR · D&N
AP
Pre-Departure
Country Analysis
Duration: 3 to 6 days
Format: In-person / Remote
Objective
To prepare the participant for a thorough understanding of the destination country prior to assumption of duties.
Target Profiles
Diplomats, civil servants and international experts in the pre-departure phase.
Core Competencies Developed
—Analysis of the political and institutional landscape
—Mapping of key stakeholders and influence networks
—Decoding cultural and social codes
Expected Result
A structured reading of the political, institutional, and cultural landscape of the destination country — enabling a more confident, more credible, and more effective assumption of duties from the very first day.
Learning Objectives
—Develop a genuine understanding of and empathy for the culture of the destination country or region
—Identify the key institutions and influential individuals — beyond the official organisational chart
—Navigate significant intercultural situations in the destination country or region with confidence
—Acquire behavioural confidence by revisiting one's understanding of roles, values, and expectations
To prepare professionals for regionally-scoped assignments, with a transversal reading of neighbouring countries.
Target Profiles
Programme managers and regional delegation officers.
Core Competencies Developed
—Understanding regional dynamics and sub-regional interdependencies
—Analysis of inter-country relations within the sub-region
—Anticipation of political and security developments
OIPH
Post-Arrival
Host Country Orientation & Immersion
Duration: 3 to 6 days
Format: In-person / Remote
Objective
To support operational and personal integration upon arrival in the field environment.
Target Profiles
Newly arrived expatriate staff and accompanying families.
Core Competencies Developed
—Proficiency in local social and institutional codes
—Effective working relationships with local counterparts
—Adaptation to intercultural challenges in the field environment
Expected Result
Faster operational integration into the local environment and a more accurate reading of institutional and relational realities on the ground — from day one of the assignment.
Daily Life — Dimensions Covered
—Entry regulations & customs formalities
—Housing & the real estate market
—Financial resources & banking access
—Domestic staff — protocols & expectations
—Health & medical facilities
—Transport & circulation in Abidjan
—Local security — awareness & reflexes
—Internet, telecommunications & connectivity
—Schools & educational institutions
—Leisure, social life & community
—Key contacts & essential addresses
Immersion — Sport, Culture & Discovery
Sport & Identity
Football in Côte d'Ivoire is far more than a sport — it is a powerful vector of national identity and collective emotion. Understanding this dimension opens doors that formal introductions cannot.
Culture & Living Traditions
Traditional dances, sacred masks, initiation ceremonies — understanding the cultural richness of the country transforms the assignment from a posting into a genuine human experience.
Discovery & Local Landmarks
Cosmopolitan Abidjan, historic Grand-Bassam, the forests of the west, the Basilica of Yamoussoukro — a grounded familiarity with the country builds the confidence needed for effective field engagement.
Practical Tips from the Trainer
—Talking about football builds immediate human connection — before any formal agenda
—Avoid comparisons with other African countries — Côte d'Ivoire has a strong and distinct identity
—Showing genuine curiosity about local gastronomy is a sign of respect and openness — never underestimate it
D&N
Specialisation
Diplomacy & Negotiation
Objective
Strengthening negotiation capacities in international institutional contexts.
Target Profiles
Diplomats, technical advisers, and programme managers.
Core Competencies Developed
—Codes and practices of multilateral diplomacy
—Institutional negotiation simulations
—Managing local power dynamics and informal authority structures
Expected Result
Strengthened capacity to lead institutional, diplomatic, and economic exchanges within culturally complex environments — with a nuanced command of local relational dynamics and decision-making processes.
Cultural Negotiation — What You Will Master
—Codes of hierarchy and respect in institutional interactions
—The role of elders and intermediaries in decision-making
—The Ivorian temporality of decision — reading pace without misreading intent
—Indirect communication and non-verbal signals
—Managing disagreement without rupturing the relationship
4 Major Cultural Groups of Côte d'Ivoire
Akan Baoulé, Agni...
Matrilineal hierarchy, collective consensus, central role of the family chief. Negotiation proceeds through group endorsement — never as an individual transaction.
Krou Bété, Guéré...
Strong individual decision-making, direct expression, a pronounced sense of honour. Directness is a mark of respect — ambiguity may be read as dishonesty.
Mandé Dioula, Malinké...
Deep commercial tradition, trust-based networks, patience as a negotiating asset. Building a long-term relationship comes before any agreement.
Gour Sénoufo, Lobi...
Strict deference to elders, initiation rites, silence as a sign of considered agreement. Rushing a conclusion signals disrespect — patience is both expected and tested.
CI
Specialisation
Intercultural Competencies
Objective
Strengthening intercultural effectiveness before or during an assignment.
Target Profiles
All professionals on international assignment.
Core Competencies Developed
—Understanding intercultural misunderstandings and communication barriers
—Operational intercultural communication
—Working relationships with local and international teams
Expected Result
Improved capacity to interact effectively in intercultural contexts — and to develop professional relationships grounded in a real understanding of local values, codes, and behavioural patterns.
This is where country analysis reaches its deepest layer — what no travel guide, briefing document, or general cultural training can provide: a structured understanding of the invisible rules that govern relationships, authority, and trust.
Worldviews & Religion
—Religious beliefs and institutions — their role in public and institutional life
—Religion in everyday social interactions and decision-making
—Development philosophies and ideological frameworks shaping institutional priorities
Identity & Cultural Representations
—National and ethnic identity formations — how they shape professional interactions
—Cultural symbols and their meanings — what to read, what to avoid
—Globalisation, shifting values, and their impact on local professional norms
Intercultural Work Situations
—Culture-specific behaviours in professional settings — what is normal, what is a signal
—Understanding hierarchy, authority, and leadership — how decisions are actually made
—Discussions, negotiations, and decision processes — reading the room beyond the agenda
Tension Zones & Sensitive Situations
—Cultural friction points — identifying and de-escalating intercultural irritations
—Security-relevant behaviours in the field environment
—Corruption as a social reality — understanding without complicity
—Managing interpersonal conflict across cultural lines
→ See also: the 4 major cultural groups of Côte d'Ivoire — Akan, Krou, Mandé, Gour — and their specific negotiation logics, presented in the D&N — Diplomacy & Negotiation module.
LI
Specialisation
Intercultural Leadership & Field Team Coordination
Format: In-person / Remote
Duration: Custom
Objective
To prepare managers tasked with coordinating teams, partners, and institutional counterparts in multicultural environments across West Africa.
Target Profiles
—Project leads and coordinators
—Programme managers
—Field representatives and international experts
Core Competencies Developed
—Managing field relational dynamics
—Sensitive institutional communication
—Coordination of multicultural teams
—Leadership posture adapted to local contexts
Official Catalogue
AICDI — Training Programme Catalogue 2026–2028
Ivoire Consulting · Franck Albert Vanié · Freiburg & Abidjan
All programmes are grounded in real situations encountered during international assignments in Côte d'Ivoire and across West Africa.
—Negotiation simulations
—Institutional meetings
—Managing cultural misunderstandings
—Engagement with local counterparts
Tailored Approach
A Tailored Approach
Each intervention is adapted to:
—The profile and background of participants
—The specific mission context
—The level of responsibility and seniority
—The operational stakes and field environment
Meet the Expert
The Expert
Over twenty years of field experience in international cooperation, intercultural preparation, and institutional capacity development across West Africa.
FV
20+
Years of Field Experience
2
Continents
3
Languages
5
Programmes
Franck Albert Vanié
Founder and Director of Ivoire Consulting · Expert in International Cooperation
Franck Albert Vanié is the founder and director of Ivoire Consulting. Since 2002, he has prepared and supported diplomats, experts and international cooperation professionals prior to taking up their duties in international and intercultural environments.
His expertise has been built continuously within the institutional frameworks of international cooperation — between Europe and Africa, in the field and within pre-deployment preparation programmes.
—Sensitive environments and high-stakes interactions
Côte d'Ivoire🇩🇪 Freiburg im Breisgau🇨🇮 AbidjanWest Africa
Professional Experience
20+ years of field experience in international cooperation and capacity development, based between Freiburg im Breisgau and Abidjan.
Regularly engaged as a country expert and trainer on assignments in Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa within programmes organised by AIZ / GIZ on behalf of BMZ.
Approach
—Political and institutional contexts
—Local dynamics and power structures
—High-stakes interactions and sensitive environments
—Field preparation and operational readiness
Confidentiality
All engagements are conducted at the highest level of professional confidentiality.
Beneficiary Profiles
—Diplomats and embassy staff
—Institutional officers and senior officials
—Programme managers and project coordinators
—Operational directors and team leads
Human Dimension
Preparation of diplomats, technical advisers, and accompanying spouses for field realities.
Complex social, professional, and cultural environments.
AICDI also supports managers and coordinators facing challenges of intercultural leadership, sensitive communication, and field coordination within international missions.
Tailored Approach
Each engagement is tailored to:
—The participant's profile and level of responsibility
—The specific mission context and operating environment
—The operational stakes and institutional requirements
← Expert
References & Institutional Experience
Documented foundations of the expertise underpinning AICDI — professional background of Franck Albert Vanié, founder and director of Ivoire Consulting.
›References & Institutional Experience
About This Page
1
Documented Institutional Experience
The organisations within which Franck Albert Vanié held identified positions, or in the context of which he acted as an external expert. These experiences are dated and verifiable.
2
Institutional Reference Frameworks
The professional and programmatic environments within which the postings preparation and international cooperation engagements were carried out.
3
Professional Audiences Served
The professional profiles of participants who benefited from the preparation programmes to which Franck Albert Vanié contributed.
These three levels are distinct. Their presence on this page does not constitute a list of clients or contractual partners of AICDI.
01 — Documented Institutional Experience
Franck Albert Vanié's professional background was built progressively within international cooperation institutions and through pre-departure preparation programmes. The following elements constitute the documented foundations of the expertise underpinning AICDI.
Period
Institution
Nature of Experience
2001–2002
DED — Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst West Africa Department, Bonn
Participation in the preparation, assessment and recruitment processes for international experts assigned to postings in sub-Saharan Africa.
2002–2003
InWEnt — Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung Bad Honnef
Landeskundetutor Côte d'Ivoire — direct preparation of development workers, diplomats and international experts prior to assumption of duties.
Since 2002
Programmes successively organised by InWEnt and subsequently by the AIZ / GIZ on behalf of BMZ
Regular contributor to pre-departure preparation and capacity development programmes — an engagement maintained on a regular basis for over twenty years.
2003
DAAD — Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Development of an intercultural communication programme for heads of international departments in higher education institutions.
2004–2005
Université Marc Bloch – Strasbourg II (now Université de Strasbourg)
Master's degree in Economic Intelligence and International Development Management.
"Interventions were carried out within the framework of pre-departure preparation and capacity development programmes organised successively by InWEnt and subsequently by the Akademie für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (AIZ) of GIZ, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)."
02 — International Institutional Representation
In his capacity as Director of Public Relations and Assistant to the Commissioner General of Côte d'Ivoire, Franck Albert Vanié held institutional representation responsibilities in two major multilateral settings.
Year
Event & Title
Competencies Applied
2000
Hannover World Exposition
155 participating countries
Director of Public Relations and Assistant to the Commissioner General of Côte d'Ivoire
Institutional representation, economic diplomacy, international communication, intercultural mediation
2005
Aichi World Exposition, Japan
Assistant to the Commissioner General of Côte d'Ivoire
Institutional representation, coordination with national commissioner offices, multilateral protocol
These experiences constitute a practical foundation for the Diplomacy & Negotiation (D&N) and Intercultural Leadership & Coordination (LI) programmes.
03 — Institutional Reference Frameworks
The following institutions constitute the professional and programmatic environments within which international cooperation, pre-departure preparation and capacity development activities were carried out. They are presented according to the precise nature of their relationship to the documented professional background.
A — Organisations within which functions were exercised
DED — Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst
West Africa Department, Bonn
2001–2002
InWEnt — Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung
Landeskundetutor Côte d'Ivoire, Bad Honnef
2002–2003
B — Organisation responsible for organising and delivering the programmes
AIZ — Akademie für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Organisation and implementation of pre-departure preparation and capacity development programmes in which Franck Albert Vanié participates as an external expert, in direct continuity with the activities carried out within InWEnt.
C — Supervising authority
BMZ — German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Supervising authority mandating the pre-departure preparation programmes organised successively by InWEnt and subsequently by AIZ / GIZ.
D — Other institutional environments
The pre-departure preparation and capacity development programmes to which Franck Albert Vanié contributed regularly brought together professionals from a range of organisations, including:
DAAD
German Academic Exchange Service
Goethe-Institut
Cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany
Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS)
Political and institutional cooperation
Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES)
Political and institutional cooperation
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Development finance institution
KfW
Development finance institution
GIZ — German Agency for International Cooperation
German development cooperation agency
BMZ — German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
04 — Areas of Expertise
Country Analysis and Regional Analysis (CA / RA)
Host Country Orientation & Immersion (HCOI)
Intercultural Competencies (IC)
Diplomacy & Institutional Negotiation (D&N)
Intercultural Leadership & Field Coordination (IL)
Pre-Departure Preparation
Sensitive Institutional Communication
05 — Professional Audiences Served
Over more than twenty years of pre-departure preparation, international cooperation and capacity development activities, the programmes to which Franck Albert Vanié contributed served professionals from a wide range of backgrounds called upon to take up responsibilities in West Africa.
Diplomats and embassy staff assuming new posts
Technical experts and advisers on international cooperation assignments
Development workers and field officers
Programme managers and project leaders
Expatriate staff and internationally mobile professionals
International organisation officers
Chambers of commerce and industry
Economic delegations and trade missions
Investors and international investment groups
Economic operators and professional delegations
Transparency Note
The institutions and organisations cited on this page are referenced in distinct and precise contexts: some are bodies within which Franck Albert Vanié held documented positions; others organised or delivered the programmes in which he participated as an external expert; others constitute institutional environments whose personnel may have participated, in various capacities, in the relevant preparation programmes.
The institutions cited are referenced in distinct contexts and shall not be construed as a list of clients, contractual partners, or organisations that have necessarily benefited directly from the services of AICDI or Ivoire Consulting.
Any enquiry regarding the nature of a specific institutional relationship may be directed to : contact@aicdi-formation.com
2026 — 2028
Programme Catalogue
All our capacity-building programmes.
This catalogue presents AICDI's operational readiness and capacity-building programmes, designed for diplomats, international experts, programme managers, and cooperation officers taking up responsibilities in West Africa.
Grounded in over twenty years of field experience and professional support in international settings, these programmes aim to strengthen participants' operational, intercultural, and institutional capacities — before, during, or upon taking up their posting.
20+
years of experience
2
Offices
FR · DE · EN
Languages spoken
8+
Institutions
Operational Preparation Programmes
Each programme targets a specific phase of the assignment — prior to departure, upon arrival, or during the course of the intervention.
Pre-Departure
Country Analysis
CA
In-depth analysis of the destination country prior to assumption of duties: political, economic, cultural, and institutional dimensions.
WhenStart of month
WhereIn-person · Videoconference
Duration3 days · 18 hours
ProfilesDiplomats, civil servants, international experts
Core Competencies Developed
—Political and institutional landscape
—Key stakeholders and networks of influence
—Economic and social dynamics
—Decoding cultural codes and conventions
—Anticipating intercultural challenges
Regional Pre-Departure
Regional Analysis
RA
Preparation for assignments with a regional dimension. Cross-cutting analysis of sub-regional political, cultural, and security dynamics.
WhenStart of month
WhereIn-person · Videoconference
Duration3 days · 18 hours
ProfilesRegional programme managers
Core Competencies Developed
—Sub-regional political dynamics
—Inter-state relations and neighbourhood dynamics
—Regional cultural codes and norms
—Key actors and influence networks
—Anticipation of evolving dynamics
Post-Arrival
Orientation & Host Country Immersion
HCOI
Operational integration programme for newly arrived expatriates. Focus on the practical and relational realities of the field environment.
WhenStart of month
WhereIn-person · Videoconference
Duration3 days · 18 hours
ProfilesExpatriates at the start of their assignment
Core Competencies Developed
—Local social and institutional codes
—Cultural practices and conventions
—Working relationships with local colleagues
—Personal and family integration
—Adapting to complex operating environments
Specialisation Programmes
Specialisation
Diplomacy & Negotiation
D&N
Strengthening negotiation capacities in international institutional contexts. Simulations with state actors and development partners.
Within 24 business hours. A tailored proposal aligned with your operational context and institutional requirements.
Urgent Enquiry?
Contact us directly via WhatsApp for an immediate response.
Delivery Modalities
Delivery Formats
Flexible formats adapted to mission contexts, participant profiles, and operational constraints.
Each engagement is designed according to the participants' profile, level of responsibility and the political and institutional context.
Format 01
In-Person
Intensive format · Full immersion
3 days · 18h
Delivery Details
—3 days · 6h/day · 18 hours total
—Abidjan or Europe
—Group (max. 10) or individual
Application Context
—Intensive pre-departure preparation
—Teams with imminent deployment
—Extension possible in a split-session format, subject to mission context and operational constraints.
Format 02
Remote
Institutional flexibility · Global access
5 sessions · 3h30
Delivery Details
—5 interactive sessions · 3h30 each
—Zoom or Microsoft Teams
—Group (max. 10) or individual coaching
Application Context
—Active professionals with schedule constraints
—Geographic or calendar constraints
—Remote preparation of international assignments
Format 03
Targeted Module
Specific need · Focused mission requirement
½ journée · 3h30
Delivery Details
—½-day thematic session · 3h30
—Format: In-person / Remote
—Individual or small group
Application Context
—Entry point ahead of mission deployment
—Strengthening a specific competency
—Complement to an existing programme
What is Included
📋
Mission Support Materials
Presentations, practical reference sheets, and resources tailored to the intervention context.
🎯
Profile-Specific Customisation
Content adjusted to the level of responsibility, sector, and mission context.
💬
Post-Intervention Follow-Up
Q&A session 30 days after the intervention. Field questions and experience debriefing.
📜
AICDI Certificate
Certificate of capacity-building development issued upon completion of the programme.
Tailored Approach
A Tailored Approach
Each intervention is adapted to:
—The profile and background of participants
—The specific mission context
—The level of responsibility and seniority
—The operational stakes and field environment
Terms & Confidentiality
The terms and modalities of intervention are determined on the basis of context, format, and specific operational needs.
All interventions are conducted at the highest level of professional confidentiality.
Annual or Multi-Year Framework
Institutional Support Framework
Annual or multi-year frameworks may be established for organisations seeking to integrate multiple capacity-building sessions within their international missions and programme activities.
The modalities are adapted to the volume of interventions, the profiles involved, and the operational context.
Response within 24 business hours
Prepare Your Assignment
A tailored proposal aligned with your operational context and institutional requirements.
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Publisher
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Ivoire Consulting
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79104 Freiburg im Breisgau
Deutschland
AICDI / Ivoire Consulting Ivorian Academy for Cooperation and International Development
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Strategic Perspective
Vision
AICDI is committed to advancing cooperation, professional mobility, and capacity development between Europe and West Africa.
AICDI aims to strengthen the preparation of international assignments through rigorous country analysis, tailored support for field-based professionals, and the development of frameworks grounded in regional realities.
Medium-Term Vision
Africa–Europe Skills & Mobility Hub
AICDI's medium-term vision is to establish a leading centre for the preparation, support, and capacity development of professionals engaged in Europe–Africa mobility.
The centre aims to facilitate pre-assignment preparation, deepen understanding of local operating environments, and support the professional integration of internationally deployed staff.
Programme Evolution
Progressive Digitalisation
AICDI is developing digital tools to structure learning pathways, build a robust knowledge base, and extend remote access to its capacity-building programmes.
This evolution is designed to extend the reach and impact of AICDI's programmes while preserving a tailored approach responsive to participant profiles, assignment types, and field contexts.
Regional Presence
Regional Deployment and Expansion
AICDI's vision centres on West Africa, with particular attention to the UEMOA region, countries neighbouring Côte d'Ivoire, and emerging connections with Central Africa.
AICDI is building an approach responsive to the political, economic, institutional, and social realities of each regional context.
Institutional Cooperation
Strategic Partnerships
Achieving this vision requires a collaborative approach with institutional, technical, and operational partners.
AICDI seeks to build cooperative frameworks that strengthen programme content, develop relevant tools, broaden access to capacity-building resources, and support the professional development of professionals engaged in Africa–Europe cooperation.
Next Steps
Begin Your Assignment Preparation
Institutional Framework
AICDI is an initiative developed by Franck Albert Vanié, founder and director of Ivoire Consulting. Ivoire Consulting is a structure registered in Germany since 2002, carrying all commitments made under the AICDI identity.
Geographic Presence
Geographic Coverage
An operational presence in West Africa and a perspective of progressive regional development.
Operational Base
🇨🇮
Côte d'Ivoire · Abidjan
Abidjan constitutes the primary operational anchor for the development of the AICDI hub, encompassing activities related to international mission preparation and regional dynamics.
Regional Dynamics
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West Africa & Central Africa
AICDI is progressively developing cooperative frameworks, partnerships, and intervention perspectives across the following regional spaces:
—UEMOA (West African Economic and Monetary Union)
—Anglophone West Africa
—CEMAC (Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa)
General Terms and Conditions
GTC
Dernière mise à jour : janvier 2026 · AICDI / Ivoire Consulting · Franck Albert Vanié · Burgackerweg 4 · 79104 Freiburg im Breisgau
Art. 1 — Purpose
These General Terms and Conditions govern all interventions and support services provided by AICDI / Ivoire Consulting (Franck Albert Vanié, Freiburg im Breisgau). Any engagement constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these terms.
Art. 2 — Services
AICDI provides capacity-building programmes in-person and via videoconference: Country Analysis (AP), Regional Analysis (AR), Orientation & Host Country Immersion (OIPH), Diplomacy & Negotiation (D&N), Intercultural Competencies (CI), and tailored programmes.
Art. 3 — Financial Terms
All services provided by AICDI / Ivoire Consulting are subject to a prior quotation adapted to:
—The delivery format
—The number of participants
—The specific mission context
—The expected level of preparedness
—The specific needs of the organisation or participants
Financial terms are established prior to any confirmation of engagement.
Art. 4 — Engagement and Confirmation
All engagements are formalised by a signed quotation. The intervention is confirmed upon receipt of the purchase order or agreed deposit. AICDI reserves the right to decline a request for intervention.
Art. 5 — Payment
Payment is made by bank transfer upon receipt of invoice. A deposit of 30% may be requested upon confirmation. Bank details are provided on the invoice.
Art. 6 — Cancellation
All cancellations must be notified in writing.
—More than 30 days prior to the intervention: no charge
—Between 15 and 30 days: 30% of the net fee
—Fewer than 15 days: 50% of the net fee
—Once the intervention has commenced, all committed amounts remain due.
Art. 7 — Intellectual Property
All materials, documents, and content provided within the framework of interventions are the exclusive property of AICDI / Ivoire Consulting. They may not be reproduced, disseminated, or commercialised without prior written authorisation.
Art. 8 — Applicable Law
These General Terms and Conditions are governed by German law. In the event of a dispute, the parties shall seek an amicable resolution prior to any legal proceedings. Failing such resolution, the competent court shall be that of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Self-Assessment · Mission Preparation
Take the Assessment
Two pathways, depending on whether you are assessing your own preparation or your organisation's preparation needs.
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Institutional Assessment
For ministries, embassies, international organisations, development banks, foundations, universities and companies
I am assessing the preparation needs of my staff or my organisation.
02
Individual Assessment
For experts, consultants, diplomats, cooperation officers and staff on international assignment
I am assessing my own level of preparation for an international assignment.
Institutional Assessment
Assessing the needs of your organisation
Identify your organisation's profile, the staff sent on assignment, preparation needs, and the most relevant modules.
AICDI also supports organisations that send staff on assignment to Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa. This assessment identifies, at your organisation's level, the modules and formats best suited to the staff you send into the field.
Who this assessment is for
—Embassy / diplomatic mission
—Ministry / public administration
—International organisation
—Development bank or institution
—Foundation / cultural or political institute
—University / research institution
—Company / economic delegation
What this assessment identifies
—Your organisation's profile and the staff sent on assignment (diplomats, experts, managers, economic delegations, accompanying families...)
—Priority preparation needs, mapped to the official modules — AP · AR · OIPH · CI · D&N · LI
—The relevance of a regional dimension (Regional Analysis — AR) if your assignments cover several countries in the sub-region
—The most suitable collaboration formats — in-person, remote, or a targeted module
The Institutional Assessment is conducted as a preparatory discussion with your organisation, to precisely identify the modules and formats suited to your needs.
Self-Assessment · Mission Readiness
Assess Your Readiness Level
This assessment enables you to evaluate your level of preparedness, whether you are taking up a new posting or already engaged in an international assignment.
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