AREAS OF ACTIVITY
Activities
of the International COP Group
International COP Group coordinates international cooperation initiatives in trade, industrial partnerships, development programmes and public-private projects implemented by its member organizations across multiple regions.
PROJECT FRAMEWORKS
Types of projects
International COP Group supports the creation and coordination of several types of international initiatives.
Trade projects
Structured international trade cooperation in strategic commodities, industrial materials and specialized products.
Distribution platforms
Development of regional distribution systems enabling access to new markets through trusted local partners.
Public-Private Partnerships
Participation in infrastructure and development projects implemented in cooperation with governments and public institutions.
Industrial cooperation
Joint ventures, technology transfer and production partnerships between companies operating across different regions.
Environmental and community development
Programmes supporting ecological restoration, sustainable resource management and local community development.
Through these structures, ICG enables organizations to cooperate within clearly defined project frameworks.
HOW WE WORK
Collaborative project model
Projects within the International COP Group follow a structured collaboration model aligning international partners around clearly defined objectives.
Each project is built around four core elements:
01
Strategic coordination
ICG facilitates communication and coordination between participating partners.
02
Specialized expertise
Members contribute sector-specific knowledge and operational capabilities.
03
Regional partnerships
Local partners ensure alignment with regional development priorities and regulatory frameworks.
04
Implementation structure
Projects are implemented through dedicated structures designed specifically for each initiative.
This approach enables complex international initiatives to be executed efficiently while maintaining flexibility for participating organizations.
FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE
SHIELD Programme
One of the current initiatives coordinated within the International COP Group framework is the SHIELD Programme (Sustainable Health, Infrastructure & Ecological Lagoon Development).
The programme focuses on integrated development in the Aby Lagoon region of Côte d’Ivoire, combining ecological restoration, public health infrastructure and sustainable economic development.
The SHIELD Programme aims to demonstrate how coordinated international cooperation can support regional development while strengthening environmental resilience and community wellbeing.
The programme integrates several complementary areas:
• environmental restoration
• public health infrastructure
• early warning systems for disease outbreaks
• sustainable economic development
• regional cooperation between public and private partners
The SHIELD Programme is implemented in cooperation with regional and international partners, including the FEDI – Fondation pour l'Éducation et le Développement Intégral, a foundation engaged in education, community development and social initiatives in Côte d’Ivoire.