ESTIMATION OF THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF AN INVESTMENT PROJECT FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF SOLAR PANELS IN BUILDINGS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE QUARTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PLATEAU (CÔTE D’IVOIRE)

The use of renewable energy sources is a topical direction in the development of the energy industry in the modern world. However, when investing, choosing the optimal strategy is essential to keep costs down. The goal is to evaluate the efficiency of using solar panels parallel to the electric grid for the plateau municipality, the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire. The objectives of the study in this regard are to determine the strategy to the greatest extent, affecting the reduction of the investment cost when introducing a solar battery project, the calculation of economic indicators that allow us to assess the risks when making decisions to implement the investment. For the assessment, a technique is presented that differs from the existing complex taking into account specific indicators (average annual insolation, efficiency of solar panels, temperature coefficient, price of 1 M ^ 2 solar panels, transportation costs, cost of installation work, depreciation period, maintenance costs, property tax, the cost of training employees. The methodology includes the author’s recommendations, taking into account the specific features of determining the indicators of the annual economic effect, NPV. IRR, DPP for a solar battery project. A comparative analysis of an autonomous SES and operating in parallel with the electric grid. Conclusions: SES in parallel with a network of solar power plants. reduces the cost of the project investment, and also hinders the payback period of the project.

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Cost-Effectiveness of Preemptive Switching to Efavirenz-Based Antiretroviral Therapy for Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofz276 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Sophie Desmonde ◽

Simone C Frank ◽

Ashraf Coovadia ◽

Désiré L Dahourou ◽

Taige Hou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Cost Saving ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Virologic Failure ◽

Lifetime Cost ◽

Second Line ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

The Cost

Abstract Background The NEVEREST-3 (South Africa) and MONOD-ANRS-12206 (Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso) randomized trials found that switching to efavirenz (EFV) in human immunodeficiency virus–infected children >3 years old who were virologically suppressed by ritonavir-boosted lopinavir (LPV/r) was noninferior to continuing o LPV/r. We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of this strategy using the Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing AIDS Complications–Pediatric model. Methods We examined 3 strategies in South African children aged ≥3 years who were virologically suppressed by LPV/r: (1) continued LPV/r, even in case of virologic failure, without second-line regimens; continued on LPV/r with second-line option after observed virologic failure; and preemptive switch to EFV-based antiretroviral therapy (ART), with return to LPV/r after observed virologic failure. We derived data on 24-week suppression (<1000 copies/mL) after a switch to EFV (98.4%) and the subsequent risk of virologic failure (LPV/r, 0.23%/mo; EFV, 0.15%/mo) from NEVEREST-3 data; we obtained ART costs (LPV/r, $6–$20/mo; EFV, $3–$6/mo) from published sources. We projected discounted life expectancy (LE) and lifetime costs per person. A secondary analysis used data from MONOD-ANRS-12206 in Côte d’Ivoire. Results Continued LPV/r led to the shortest LE (18.2 years) and the highest per-person lifetime cost ($19 470). LPV/r with second-line option increased LE (19.9 years) and decreased per-person lifetime costs($16 070). Switching led to the longest LE (20.4 years) and the lowest per-person lifetime cost ($15 240); this strategy was cost saving under plausible variations in key parameters. Using MONOD-ANRS-12206 data in Côte d’Ivoire, the Switch strategy remained cost saving only compared with continued LPV/r, but the LPV/r with second-line option strategy was cost-effective compared with switching. Conclusion For children ≥3 years old and virologically suppressed by LPV/r-based ART, preemptive switching to EFV can improve long-term clinical outcomes and be cost saving. Clinical Trials Registration NCT01127204

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The cost of tsetse control using ‘Tiny Targets’ in the sleeping sickness endemic forest area of Bonon in Côte d’Ivoire: Implications for comparing costs across different settings

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases ◽

10.1371/journal.pntd.0010033 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. e0010033

Author(s):

Fabrice Courtin ◽

Dramane Kaba ◽

Jean-Baptiste Rayaisse ◽

Philippe Solano ◽

Steve J. Torr ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Sleeping Sickness ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Tsetse Control ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

Impact Indicators ◽

Transmission Area ◽

Average Annual Cost ◽

The Cost

Background Work to control the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis (gHAT), or sleeping sickness, is now directed towards ending transmission of the parasite by 2030. In order to supplement gHAT case-finding and treatment, since 2011 tsetse control has been implemented using Tiny Targets in a number of gHAT foci. As this intervention is extended to new foci, it is vital to understand the costs involved. Costs have already been analysed for the foci of Arua in Uganda and Mandoul in Chad. This paper examines the costs of controlling Glossina palpalis palpalis in the focus of Bonon in Côte d’Ivoire from 2016 to 2017. Methodology/Principal findings Some 2000 targets were placed throughout the main gHAT transmission area of 130 km2 at a density of 14.9 per km2. The average annual cost was USD 0.5 per person protected, USD 31.6 per target deployed of which 12% was the cost of the target itself, or USD 471.2 per km2 protected. Broken down by activity, 54% was for deployment and maintenance of targets, 34% for tsetse surveys/monitoring and 12% for sensitising populations. Conclusions/Significance The cost of tsetse control per km2 of the gHAT focus protected in Bonon was more expensive than in Chad or Uganda, while the cost per km2 treated, that is the area where the targets were actually deployed, was cheaper. Per person protected, the Bonon cost fell between the two, with Uganda cheaper and Chad more expensive. In Bonon, targets were deployed throughout the protected area, because G. p. palpalis was present everywhere, whereas in Chad and Uganda G. fuscipes fuscipes was found only the riverine fringing vegetation. Thus, differences between gHAT foci, in terms of tsetse ecology and human geography, impact on the cost-effectiveness of tsetse control. It also demonstrates the need to take into account both the area treated and protected alongside other impact indicators, such as the cost per person protected.

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Production Systems to Minimize the Latex Harvesting Cost of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis)

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2018.v14n30p190 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (30) ◽

pp. 190

Author(s):

Soumahin Eric Francis ◽

Adou Bini Yao Christophe ◽

Tonessia Dolou Charlotte ◽

Obouayeba Samuel

Keyword(s):

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Hevea Brasiliensis ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Production Systems ◽

Scientific Journal ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Hormonal Stimulation ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

The Cost

Latex harvesting is the most costly activity in natural rubber production and the shortage of available skill and unstable latex harvester are the main factor affecting in Rubber cultivation and its lead to increase cost of production. Low frequency system (LFT) with the hormonal stimulation is a solution to solve this problem that minimize the cost of latex harvesting. Therefore, a study was conducted for nine years on production systems that minimize the cost of latex harvesting in southwestern Côte d'Ivoire with clones IRCA 130, GT 1 and PB 217 of Hevea brasiliensis. These production systems differ from each other by an increase in tapping frequency, in comparison with the standard tapping (d3) on the above clones in southwestern Côte d'Ivoire. The results indicated that production systems that minimize the cost of latex harvesting admittedly resulted in losses of rubber yield per hectare per year from 1 to 37%, but improved the yield per tree per tapping as well as the productivity of the tapper from 20 to 46%, in year. Moreover, these systems contributed to the improvement of the vegetative growth of trees and kept the rate of dry trees in low level (less than 7%). Furthermore, these systems also helped to reduce the cost of tapping labor from 1 to 50%, as well as operating costs from 2 to 47%, in comparison with European Scientific Journal October 2018 edition Vol.14, No.30 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 191 the standard tapping (d3). Finally, in the context of a shortage of tapping labor, these systems help increase the farmer’s profit margin from 26% to 113%, as well as the tapper’s income from 26% to 89%. Therefore, it appears that the use of low frequency harvesting system with the appropriate stimulants appears as a solution to minimize latex harvesting cost and unavailability of harvesters in rubber cultivation.

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Study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial of strategies to increase antenatal iron and folic acid supplementation and malaria prophylaxis in rural south-central Côte d’Ivoire

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-09626-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Siaka Koné ◽

Jürg Utzinger ◽

Nicole Probst-Hensch ◽

Daouda Dao ◽

Günther Fink

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Folic Acid Supplementation ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Malaria Chemoprophylaxis ◽

South Central ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

Cluster Randomized ◽

The Cost

Abstract Background Coverage of antenatal iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) and intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) remains low in many countries. Evidence on the most effective ways to increase both IFASIPTp is mixed overall, with only few studies directly identifying cost-effective ways to increase coverage of both interventions. The proposed study aims to assess the cost, impact and relative cost-effectiveness of two complementary strategies of increasing IFAS and malaria chemoprophylaxis coverage among pregnant women relative to the current default system in a rural low-income setting of sub-Saharan Africa. Methods/design This study will be carried out in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system (HDSS) in south-central Côte d’Ivoire. This is a cluster-randomized trial targeting 720 consenting pregnant women aged ≥15 years. The 118 clusters constituting the Taabo HDSS monitoring area will be randomly allocated to one of the following three groups with equal probability: a control group, an information only group, and an information plus home delivery group. To assess the relative effectiveness of each strategy, we will conduct an endline survey within the first 2 weeks after delivery. The primary outcomes of the trial will be maternal post-partum anaemia and malaria infection. Anaemia will be assessed using HEMOCUE devices; malaria infections will be assessed using standard rapid diagnostic tests named CareStart™ Malaria Pf (HRP2) Ag RDT (Multi Kit with capped lancet and inverted cup specimen transfer device). Other outcomes will include self-reported adherence to supplementation and malaria chemoprophylaxis, as well as miscarriages, stillbirths and low birth weight deliveries. Discussion This study will assess the cost-effectiveness of two alternative strategies to increase antenatal IFAS and malaria chemoprophylaxis coverage among pregnant women in rural Côte d’Ivoire and similar settings. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.govNCT04250428; Registered 31 January 2020.

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Prospects for Using Renewable Energy Sources in the Republic of Cоte d Ivoire Kouassi Yao Donatien

Vestnik MEI ◽

10.24160/1993-6982-2021-3-26-32 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 26-32

Author(s):

Donatien Kouassi Yao ◽

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Cote D'ivoire ◽

Côte D’Ivoire ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Power Industry ◽

Biomass Energy ◽

Energy Sources ◽

Cote D’Ivoire ◽

Côte D'ivoire ◽

The Republic

The prospects for development of the power industry in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire are considered in the context of current global energy development trends. The aim of the article is to analyze the prospects for development of the power industry in Côte d'Ivoire based on alternative energy sources taking into account their available resources and the possibility of using them in the country's economy. The existing energy complex structure is studied; the market shares of foreign companies are identified, and focus is placed on the possibilities of overcoming the energy imbalance in the key sector of the economy through implementing the existing projects of private national investors. Renewable energy sources in Côte d'Ivoire are stable and evenly distributed throughout the country; thus providing a potential for quickly increasing the level of energy availability for the economy. In the author's opinion, the introduction and commercial-scale application of power facilities based on using the solar energy and biomass energy obtained from the waste of traditional industrial production in the region is the most effective, innovative and stabilizing method to be used in the country'’s electric power industry.

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