In recent years, Côte d’Ivoire has performed better in macroeconomics and in the management of its public finances compared to what was forecast in the economic and financial framework established with the IMF and the World Bank in 2011.
Côte d'Ivoire Economy
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Daniel Kablan Duncan, Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, on the country’s outlook for growth from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
Articles & Analysis | Crunching numbers: The government hopes to attract international investment partners from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
Following years of crisis, Côte d’Ivoire has been eager to recapture its former crown as the most dynamic economy in West Africa, and with the benefits of both stability and headline growth, the prospects are encouraging. After decades of chronic under-investment by the public and private sectors alike, much of Côte d’Ivoire’s economic fabric and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Jean-Louis Billon, Minister of Commerce, Craft and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Promotion from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
It is amazing the difference a few years can make. Over the course of 2012, Côte d’Ivoire has seen a significant improvement in both its current performance and its outlook for short-, medium- and long-term growth. While there remains plenty to be done, the improvement marks something of a return to form for the world’s largest cocoa producer.
Articles & Analysis | Spoilt for choice: The country’s largest city offers a wealth of entertainment from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
Abidjan and its surrounding areas present visitors and locals with a host of activities for their enjoyment, leaving no excuse for those on business trips from abroad to remain in their hotel rooms. Although the crisis-ridden decade that came to an end in 2011 certainly hampered Abidjan’s vibrant nightlife, the security situation has been...
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Useful tips for business and leisure travellers from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
ETIQUETTE: Business etiquette is similar to France. A handshake is appropriate for both men and women upon first meeting someone new. Once a woman meets someone for the second time, three kisses on the cheek, just as in some regions in France, is appropriate. Before discussing business, it is...