LINKAFE sarl, a company incorporated under the Ivorian laws with its headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, functions as a central purchasing agency (central d'achats). Its role is to identify the needs of businesses in sub Saharan Africa, mainly in Ivory Coast , and then propose to them shared solutions. The needs are presented in the form of a development plan and not a mere request for the purchase or sale of products/services. During this needs identification phase, companies receive technical assistance from LINKAFE for project development activities.From 2008, LINKAFE sarl has explored the agricultural sector in Ivory Coast , strategically evaluated as one of potentially intense development. There are four projects underway to find new business opportunities for small farmers which support their development plans. These projects intend to take into account: cola nuts, coconuts, mangoes and pineapples. For the last two products, (from Ivory Coast s side) the first phase of the project feasibility study has been completed. LINKAFE sarl is negotiating with several purchasing channels to identify the best solutions.From an organizational point of view LINKAFE Sarl is a limited liability company, founded and managed by the sole director Dr. Joseph Diahoue who monitors and coordinates all activities in Italy and in Ivory Coast .A representative has been appointed in Abidjan in the person of Mr. KOUAME Kouassi N'guessan Constant, who acts as General Manager and closely monitors local activities. To carry out his duties, the General Manager also has a secretary and an accountant.
