It was on October 13, 2026, that 4 institutions signed an agreement which can make Côte d'Ivoire a benchmark for postal logistics in Africa. The Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire, the École Multinationale Supérieure des Postes d'Abidjan (EMSP) and SES Management Sarl have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It involves the creation of the African Center of Excellence in Logistics. The initiative aims first to modernize and digitalize the logistics chains of La Poste de Côte d'Ivoire. It also aims to develop solutions designed for African realities, rather than transposing models from elsewhere. Research and training are at the heart of the system.

EMSP already offers courses in logistics and digital, including a professional license and a professional master's degree in logistics and e-commerce. The center will therefore be able to rely on an existing academic offering. The memorandum provides for pilot projects to test solutions in the field. It is also considering partnerships with international centers of excellence. Finally, it provides for the mobilization of national and international funding, necessary to move the project from text to reality. The Director General of INP-HB, Dr Moussa Diaby, welcomed the partners' commitment to pooling their skills. The objective is to set up a skills center with an African focus.

The memorandum is concluded for an initial period of 5 years, renewable by written agreement of the parties. It lays the foundations for cooperation intended to support innovation and the transformation of postal logistics in Africa.