About ANAREKA-CI
An organization at the heart of Ivorian gastronomy, serving a trade federated since 1996.
The National Association of Attiéké Restaurateurs and Kiosks of Côte d'Ivoire (ANAREKA-CI) brings together cassava producers, restaurateurs, vendors and managers of attiéké kiosks.
Founded to promote attiéké as a protected collective mark and an emblematic culinary heritage of Côte d'Ivoire.
Our Vision
To make the cassava-attiéké trade a modern, structured, competitive sector recognized both nationally and internationally.
- 1996Birth of the unionSYNAREK-CI, the sector's first body
- 2025ANAREKA-CI foundedA distinct, partner association
- ≈ 30 yrsof founding leadershipHandover in July 2025
- 6areas of actionStructuring, training, promotion…
SYNAREK-CI and ANAREKA-CI
SYNAREK-CI
Union — since 1996
ANAREKA-CI
Association — since 2025SYNAREK-CI and ANAREKA-CI are two distinct entities — SYNAREK-CI's sole purpose is to represent and defend members' rights before authorities and partners.
1996
Founding of the SYNAREK-CI union
Founded by Mr Oté Kouassi Georges, founding President, to bring together attiéké restaurateurs across Côte d'Ivoire.
2025
Official handover
A formal handover between founding President Oté Kouassi Georges and his successor, Mr Oté Jean Thierry.
ANAREKA-CI is founded
Madame Eynoux Lydie Marcelle Ezia and Mr Oté Jean Thierry found ANAREKA-CI, a distinct partner association dedicated to promoting and developing the cassava-attiéké trade.
Leadership Team
Madame Eynoux Lydie Marcelle Ezia, Ambassador of the GR-IGP Attiéké des Lagunes
Appointed on 4 May 2026
In addition to her role as Secretary General of ANAREKA-CI and SYNAREK-CI, Madame Eynoux Lydie Marcelle Ezia holds the title of Ambassador of the Groupement Représentatif of the Protected Geographical Indication (GR-IGP) Attiéké des Lagunes and its collective mark — an honorary and strategic title covering three key responsibilities:
Representation
Carrying the image of Attiéké des Lagunes at trade shows, in the media and at events.
Economic Promotion
Raising the profile of an OAPI-certified product, increasingly exported to Europe and within ECOWAS.
Responsibility
Ensuring compliance with the specifications of the GR-IGP Attiéké des Lagunes.
Madame Eynoux Lydie Marcelle Ezia is the voice, the face and the guardian of a labeled cultural and economic product — turning a traditional dish into a strong export brand.
Watch her interview on her appointment as GR-IGP Ambassador → (French)
Frequently asked questions
What is ANAREKA-CI?
ANAREKA-CI (National Association of Attiéké Restaurateurs and Kiosks of Côte d'Ivoire) is the association that brings together and structures cassava producers, restaurateurs, vendors and managers of attiéké kiosks across Côte d'Ivoire. Founded in 2025, it is a partner of the SYNAREK-CI union, founded in 1996.
Is ANAREKA-CI the same as ANARE-CI?
No. Despite the similar names, these are two completely different and unrelated organizations. ANAREKA-CI (with a "KA") is the association of attiéké restaurateurs and kiosks. ANARE-CI (without "KA") is Côte d'Ivoire's National Electricity Regulatory Authority, a separate public body.
Who leads ANAREKA-CI?
Its Secretary General, Madame Eynoux Lydie Marcelle Ezia, also holds the title of Ambassador of the GR-IGP Attiéké des Lagunes, appointed on 4 May 2026. The association is chaired by Mr Oté Jean Thierry.
Who is the Ambassador of the GR-IGP Attiéké des Lagunes?
Madame Eynoux Lydie Marcelle Ezia, Secretary General of ANAREKA-CI and SYNAREK-CI, was appointed Ambassador of the Groupement Représentatif of the Protected Geographical Indication (GR-IGP) Attiéké des Lagunes on 4 May 2026. This honorary and strategic title covers three responsibilities: representing Attiéké des Lagunes at trade shows and in the media, promoting the OAPI-certified product economically, and ensuring compliance with the GR-IGP's specifications.