The North West Initiative (NWI) is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening economic, social, and trade connections between the United States and Côte d’Ivoire. We help institutions, businesses, and communities explore opportunities that promote local value creation, sustainable growth, and long-term cooperation.
The North West Initiative (NWI) is a nonprofit based in Minnesota, created with a profound belief in the potential of collaboration between the United States and Côte d’Ivoire.
We serve as a bridge — helping American institutions understand opportunities in West Africa, while supporting Ivorian partners in presenting their priorities clearly to the U.S. market.
NWI was founded on lived experience, cultural understanding, and a deep commitment to creating opportunities that uplift communities.
We envision a future where U.S.–Côte d’Ivoire cooperation becomes a force for innovation, job creation, and shared prosperity.
A future where:
NWI works through research, partnership development, and structured engagement. We help American companies and institutions understand sector opportunities, connect with credible partners, and explore investments that align with community-focused development.
NWI uses a grounded, human-centered approach:
The North West Initiative works with U.S. and Ivorian companies, institutions, and advisors engaged in trade, investment, and development cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire.
For partnership discussions, market exploration, trade missions, or general inquiries, please contact us using the form below.
