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Roliann SARL wins Pierre Castel Ivory Coast Prize 2026 for EcoScan, advances to pan-African final
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Roliann SARL has been awarded the Grand Prix Pierre Castel Ivory Coast 2026 for its innovative EcoScan solution, which focuses on agricultural traceability and reforestation monitoring. This recognition qualifies the Ivorian company to represent Ivory Coast at the pan-African final in September in Benin, competing against laureates from other participating countries. The jury of the 9th edition of the Pierre Castel Ivory Coast Prize announced Roliann SARL as the winner on June 26, 2026, at Solibra's headquarters in Treichville. EcoScan is a digital solution that ensures the traceability of agricultural products, monitors reforestation projects, and enhances carbon credit valuation. Marc Pozmentier, jury president and general director of Solibra, stated that the selection was based on innovation, the ability to address future challenges, and a forward-looking vision. He also commended other finalists, including Les Délices du Ciel, which won awards from partners such as Solibra, Witi Finance, and Sococe. Pozmentier highlighted Ivory Coast's entrepreneurial dynamism, noting the country won the pan-African trophy the previous year with the Djoli project. This year's pan-African final will include representatives from six countries: Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Madagascar, Congo, and first-time participant Benin, which will host the event. Bakayoko Inza, manager of Roliann SARL, expressed gratitude to the Pierre Castel Group, partner ministries, and supporting companies,
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