Côte d'Ivoire is divided into 33 regions, which function as the country's intermediate administrative level between the national government and local districts. These regions serve as crucial coordinating bodies for implementing national policies and delivering public services across their territories. Regional authorities typically oversee matters such as economic development planning, infrastructure coordination, education and health service administration, and agricultural extension programs. Each region is headed by a prefect appointed by the central government, who acts as the state's representative and ensures alignment between national directives and local implementation. The regional structure facilitates more effective governance by bridging the gap between centralized policy-making in Abidjan and the practical needs of communities within districts and sub-prefectures, allowing for better resource allocation and administrative oversight across the country's diverse geographic and demographic landscape.